S. Hurok Presents; A Memoir of the Dance World

** "S. Hurok Presents; A Memoir of the Dance World" by Sol Hurok is a memoir that explores the author’s three decades in the dance world. The book is filled with personal stories from the exciting and challenging world of dance. Hurok tells about how he helped make ballet popular in America. Readers can expect to learn about famous dancers such as Anna Pavlova and Isadora Duncan, as well as the drama that happened behind the scenes. Hurok became passionate about dance as a child in Russia, where music and movement were everywhere. He admired dancers such as Anna Pavlova, who brought ballet to American audiences. You can feel both nostalgia and humor as Hurok shares the dancers' successes and challenges. **