Irish Ballerina |
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| Author:
| Lunch, Lydia
Harrington, Jean
Loughman, Monica |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9542945-8-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | Maverick House
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| Imprint: | Virago Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Monica Loughman's story is the enchanting tale of,a young girl leaving her family in Ireland to,train in a strict Russian school with dreams of,becoming the next top ballerina. While many young,ballerinas' dreams end in ribbons, Loughman became,Ireland's success story and was the first,Western European invited to join the distinguished,Russian Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet Company. She,speaks about the difference between training in,London and Russia and how Russian ballet differs,from...
More DescriptionMonica Loughman's story is the enchanting tale of,a young girl leaving her family in Ireland to,train in a strict Russian school with dreams of,becoming the next top ballerina. While many young,ballerinas' dreams end in ribbons, Loughman became,Ireland's success story and was the first,Western European invited to join the distinguished,Russian Tchaikovsky Perm State Ballet Company. She,speaks about the difference between training in,London and Russia and how Russian ballet differs,from English ballet.