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Dancer in Wartime
Gillian Lynne
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Description for Dancer in Wartime
Paperback. London during Blitz was a time of hardship, heroism and hope. For the author - a budding ballerina - it was also a time of great change as she was evacuated from war-torn London to a crumbling mansion, where dance classes took place in faded ballroom. This book shows what life was really during hard years of Blitz and brings to life a lost world. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, ports., photos. BIC Classification: APB; ASD; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 200 x 23. Weight in Grams: 286.
London during the Blitz was a time of hardship, heroism and hope.
For Gillian Lynne – a budding ballerina – it was also a time of great change as she was evacuated from war-torn London to a crumbling mansion, where dance classes took place in the faded ballroom.
Life was hard, but her talent and dedication shone through and an astonishing journey ensued, which saw Gillian dancing a triumphant debut in Swan Lake, performing in the West End with doodlebugs falling and touring a devastated Europe entertaining the troops.
A Dancer in Wartime paints a vivid and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099555773
SKU
V9780099555773
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About Gillian Lynne
Gillian Lynne is a British ballerina, dancer, actor, theatre director, television director and choreographer, best known for her iconic choreography of Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. She was born in Bromley, Kent, in 1926. At the age of ten she won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dancing, after which she joined the Cone Ripman School before ... Read more
Reviews for Dancer in Wartime
Gillian's journey through dance is a story of passion and devotion that should be read by everyone, not just dance lovers
Arlene Phillips A beautiful tale of heartbreak, talent, determination and star quality
Daily Mail
Wonderfully nostalgic and magical
Easy Living
A charming and affecting memoir
Sunday Express, Books of the Year
An ... Read more
Arlene Phillips A beautiful tale of heartbreak, talent, determination and star quality
Daily Mail
Wonderfully nostalgic and magical
Easy Living
A charming and affecting memoir
Sunday Express, Books of the Year
An ... Read more