The book also confronts the controversial issue of the widespread mediocritythat is notorious in dance schools. Poor training often brings about the lossof tale... » 

The book also confronts the controversial issue of the widespread mediocritythat is notorious in dance schools. Poor training often brings about the lossof talented students and the premature forced retirement of professionalartists from unnecessary injuries. By contrast White says good teaching canbe an exhilarating challenge and a profound joy. «