To Dance, to Live A Biography of Thalia Mara

"To Dance, to Live: A Biography of Thalia Mara tells the story of a woman's courageous path to become a ballerina after first seeing Anna Pavlova perform, eventually transitioning into a respected teacher who emphasized the 'total artist.' Her mantra 'to live is to dance' is captured in the story of her life's work, spanning from Chicago to New York, to Jackson, Mississippi. The legacy of her love and passion for ballet that she imparted to her students continues today, reaching countless dancers and nondancers alike, through one of her most recognized achievements: founding the USA International Ballet Competition, drawing thousands of ballet enthusiasts into Jackson every four years."