Illustrated with a wealth of photographs and designs for decor and costumes, most never before published, Australia dances : creating Australian dance 1945-1965 surveys the major companies, the many smaller groups which flourished, modern dance, the beginnings of Aboriginal theatrical dance and the various teaching codes which became established. Selected works from company repertoires are discussed, making the book a rich and valuable resource for students and scholars as well as an essential addition to every dance lovers library.

Contents: 1. The Borovansky Ballet -- 2. The National Theatre Ballet Company -- 3. The Australian Ballet -- 4. New South Wales -- 5. Northern Territory -- 6. Queensland -- 7. South Australia -- 8. Tasmania -- 9. Victoria -- 10. Western Australia -- 11. Modern dance -- 12. Ethnic dance -- 13. Touring organisations -- 14. Examining organisations -- 15. Eisteddfods.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-257) and index.