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Set against the backdrop of the San Francisco Ballet during the Christensen Brothers era, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Sally Bailey, a budding ballerina. It chronicles her journey and the evolution of the Company from the debut of the first full-length Nutcracker in America in 1944 through significant changes, including leadership transitions and Balanchine's influence. Sally's perspective reveals both personal and artistic challenges faced by dancers. A brief Epilogue connects the historical journey to the present day of the San Francisco Ballet.
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Striving for Beauty, Sally Bailey
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Striving for Beauty
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sally Bailey
- Publisher
- Xlibris
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 372
- ISBN13
- 9781401096038
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the San Francisco Ballet during the Christensen Brothers era, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Sally Bailey, a budding ballerina. It chronicles her journey and the evolution of the Company from the debut of the first full-length Nutcracker in America in 1944 through significant changes, including leadership transitions and Balanchine's influence. Sally's perspective reveals both personal and artistic challenges faced by dancers. A brief Epilogue connects the historical journey to the present day of the San Francisco Ballet.