Agnes De Mille (The Library of American Choreographers)

As a young woman, Agnes de Mille was no one's idea of a dancer. Because her parents discouraged her professional aspirations in dance, she had far less experience and technique than her peers.Nevertheless, her love of dancing and her determination enabled her to work her way to the top. Along the way, she literally revolutionized the world of musical theater. When she choreographed the musical Oklahoma! she made dance an important part of the narrative of the play, an artistic innovation that changed the nature of musical theater dance forever. Beautifully illustrated and easy to read, this is the inspiring story of de Mille's determination and success in her field.