Dancing Genius: The Stardom of Vaslav Nijinsky

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.

Author: Hanna Järvinen
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 05/27/2014
Pages: 325
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.60w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781137407726

About the Author

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.