Tracing the historical figure of Vaslav Nijinsky in contemporary documents and later reminiscences, Dancing Genius opens up questions about authorship in dance, about critical evaluation of performance practice, and the manner in which past events are turned into history.
Tracing the historical figure of Vaslav Nijinsky in contemporary documents and later reminiscences, Dancing Genius opens up questions about authorship in dance, about critical evaluation of performance practice, and the manner in which past events are turned into history.
Hanna Järvinen is a Lecturer in Dance and Performance Studies at the Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland. Also working as a scholar of cultural history, Hanna has published articles for publications including The Senses and Society, Dance Research, and Dance Research Journal.
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Introduction: A Genealogy PART I: THE RUSSIAN INVASION 1. An Audience for Ballet 2. Orientalism PART II: THE SILENT BODY OF A GENIUS 3. The Unique Genius 4. Male Beauty 5. Corporeality 6. The Mad Genius PART III: A RUSSIAN BALLET? 7. The Old and the New Ballet 8. Revolutionary Exiles Conclusion Bibliography Index
Introduction: A Genealogy PART I: THE RUSSIAN INVASION 1. An Audience for Ballet 2. Orientalism PART II: THE SILENT BODY OF A GENIUS 3. The Unique Genius 4. Male Beauty 5. Corporeality 6. The Mad Genius PART III: A RUSSIAN BALLET? 7. The Old and the New Ballet 8. Revolutionary Exiles Conclusion Bibliography Index
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