Dancing Out Of Bali Author:John Coast This book is a fascinating personal story of what happened to a young Englishman, fresh out of a Japanese prison camp, and his Javanese wife who settled in a small house in Bali in the midst of the political turmoil that gripped postwar Indonesia. There they immersed themselves in Balinese music and dance and made ambitious plans to bring a trou... more »pe of Balinese dancers and musicians to Europe and America. Dancing out of Bali tells of the Coasts' daring and remarkable adventure that took them from revolution in Indonesia to the footlights of London and Broadway, where in a few short weeks the Balinese captured the hearts of audiences and John Coast was acclaimed as a leading dance impresario. Here are pictures and stories of the enchanting Balinese and their magic island, including the beautiful 12-year-old Ni Gusti Raka, who became a star overnight and who delighted audiences during the troupe's triumphal tour. It is also a story of life on Bali, of music and dancing on Bali, of many of the island's great dancers and musicians, and of the charm and humor and friendliness of the Balinese people. Dancing out of Bali is a truly remarkable personal adventure story for all readers, dance lovers included.« less
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