Literature and dance

A playlist to explore and the long and fascinating history relationship between literature and dance

The relationship between literature and dance has a long and fascinating history. This playlist offers a selection of films and TV recordings charting this history, including dance adaptations of literary works ranging from West Side Story to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Curator

Dr Lynsey McCulluch, Coventry University

Subject

  • English Literature, Dance Studies

Keywords

ballet; contemporary dance; musical theatre; adaptation; writing; choreography

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