University Press of Florida

A close-up look by an astute and engaging observer, neither self-important nor falsely modest, at one of the supreme artists of the past century and a celebration of the astonishing work and... — Wall Street Journal More…

Not only does Siegel furnish us with highly detailed descriptions of various Tharp works and vivid accounts of particular performances, she also tries to give us a real sense of the creative... — Los Angeles Times More…

A useful resource for future researchers interested in the ways that gender in dance intersects with class, race, and sexual orientation — Choice More…

Accessible and well researched, [combines] practical and theoretical perspectives on ways that dance shapes the American experience. . . . Highly recommended — Choice More…

There is power and perfection in this captivating memoir - the power of personal experience and the perfection of writing that carefully captures the life of a dancer ... In this memoir Larsen... — Library Journal More…