What I Learned from Balanchine: Diary of a Choreographer

by Gloria Contreras

In 1957, Gloria Contreras arrived in New York City, where she began studies at the School of American Ballet and became a disciple of George Balanchine. During the next several years, she created her first pieces-El mercado, Huapango, The Wise and Foolish Virgins, Vit litas, and Ocho por radio. She also choreographed for the New York City Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, and other professional companies. She went on to found the Gloria Contreras Dance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934978027
• ISBN13: 9781934978023
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Jorge Pinto Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"