S. Hurok Presents; A Memoir of the Dance World

An impresario recounts decades of close involvement with the international dance world, describing early encounters with pioneering performers, the ascent and tours of major ballet companies, and the practical and personal dealings behind productions. The narrative blends anecdote and assessment—portrait sketches of celebrated artists, candid appraisals of managers and choreographers, and accounts of financial, artistic and romantic intrigues that affected companies and tours. Chapters alternate between behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on artistic temperament and the challenges of presenting foreign repertory to new audiences, delivered with dry humor and informed insider perspective.