This is Monica Loughman's story about a 14-year-old girl leaving her family in Dublin to train in a strict Russian ballet school. Loughman became Ireland's success story and was the first Western European to join the distinguished Perm State Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
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This is Monica Loughman's story about a 14-year-old girl leaving her family in Dublin to train in a strict Russian ballet school. Loughman became Ireland's success story and was the first Western European to join the distinguished Perm State Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
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Good. Edges sunned, cocked spine, two reading creases on spine, moderate shelf wear, binding tight, pages bright and clean. 282 p. Glued binding. Includes: Glossary and colour photography ** If you have any queries regarding this book, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@ravenbooks. ie ** 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 English ballet.
