This selected anthology of the writings of famed American choreographer Agnes de Mille provides dance enthusiast with a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential dancers and writers about dance in the twentieth century. Aloff (dance criticism, Barnard College) provides brief introductory commentary for nearly forty texts that range from brief notes to structured essays and range in topic from description of her own works to analysis of choreography to her relationships with her contemporaries including her long friendship with Martha Graham. The volume includes a bibliography of the complete written works of de Mille. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)