Jerome Robbins

by Brian Seibert

Book Overview

This book examines the life of one of America's most famous and prolific choreographers. Robbins, who is best known as the director and choreographer of the ground-breaking musical West Side Story was equally successful choreographing classical works for the New York City Ballet for which he was the associate director. Stunning, easy to read, and full of beautiful photos that supplement the narrative, this book is an intelligent and sensitive look at the interesting and complex personality of a Jewish boy who became an American dance legend.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404206426
• ISBN13: 9781404206427
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.8" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Captures the essence of the man

Seibert is fast becoming the go to guy in the field of dance biography. In clear, concise and direct language this book captures the essence of Jerome Robbins' contribution to American dance. His next book is rumored to be the history of tap dancing and if it's anything like his first two it should become the definitive reference work on this often overlooked, but important art form.