Preeminent - by Katherine Hanson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The business behind ballet has not been widely explored. Until now.

Why are certain professional ballet companies considered the best and most well-known? Preeminent is a deep-dive into the administrative side of professional ballet companies in the United States and its influence on a company's potential for greatness. Not all the largest ballet companies, if measured by budget, become preeminent. Which factors, then, account for their particular success? Preeminent addresses the sociological, historical, and financial backgrounds of the largest 15 professional ballet companies by budget in the United States, as well as the numerous internal administrative factors that determine what makes the handful of preeminent companies amongst the truly great.

About the Author

Katherine Hanson is a writer, professional ballet dancer, and former environmental lawyer. She holds bachelor degrees in biology and English from the University of New Mexico, a J.D. from Georgetown University, and an M.A. in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans. Katherine has previously been published in the Georgetown Environmental Law Review, Panorama, Neon Origami, Half and One, Blood+Honey, and The ManifestStation. Katherine lives in New Orleans with her husband and their five dogs.