Great Nijinsky, The: God of Dance

This engaging biography introduces the famous ballet dancer and choreographer Nijinsky from his birth into a performing family, relationships with men and woman, boundary-pushing ballet performances and choreography, and his eventual institutionalization for schizophrenia. A clear explanation of dance and choreography, historical photographs, and original works of art are accompanied by summaries of Nijinsky’s performances. A suitable addition to a school or classroom library and for independent study. Teachers may use excerpts to discuss dance choreography, cultural and social shifts in the arts, and mental health in the early 1900s.