ROBERT DE WARREN My Life in Dance

Robert de Warren’s stunning new autobiography is brought to life through words and images. Over 200 photos with brilliant colors are placed throughout this large-size book as he tells his incredible story. Come inside the world of dance, choreography and design with this candid account of a rare artistic talent. As a young boy, Robert’s path in life was set in motion when his mother made it clear his attempt to play the violin was not welcomed and thereby, opened the door for him to pursue his passion for dance. Years later, when tragedy struck, destiny intervened and guided Robert toward passions that took him around the world and surrounded him with royalty, heads of state and celebrities of the entertainment world. With his own entertaining style, Robert takes the reader on an amazing journey as he progresses from a student in London at the Royal Ballet School and the Royal Ballet itself, to principal dancer in Europe and then to choreographer, director and designer in Iran, England, Italy and the United States. Robert’s life was touched by remarkable personalities including the Shah and Empress of Iran, Princess Margaret, Princess Anne, Luciano Pavarotti, Madam Ninette de Valois, Dame Margot Fonteyn, Dame Monica Mason, Dame Gillian Lynne, Alvin Ailey, Julie Kent and Brian Johnson of AC/DC, to name a few. Robert tells of his and his wife Jacqueline’s close personal friendship with Rudolf Nureyev, one of the greatest artists of all time. A career in performing arts is never easy and Robert openly shares his insecurities and struggles, both personally and professionally, with a firm belief in destiny. Through it all, Robert’s wife provided constant love and support. Theirs was a “love at first sight” story spanning decades. Robert’s new autobiography is a significantly revised and updated version of his original memoir with many new chapters and more than 200 amazing images placed throughout the large 8.25 x 11 inch book. In addition, Robert shares personal correspondence from the many notable personalities with whom he remained in contact over the years. Throughout his career, Robert persisted in showing the passion and expression of music and movement through his choreography. Among his proteges are some of the stars of today. “My faith in you has always been rewarded as I have watched the way you raised the standards of performance higher than ever before.” Rudolf Nureyev, Legendary Dancer “Robert is a man who cares deeply about dance and also because he was one himself, he cares particularly about dancers which makes him a man very much after my own heart.” Dame Gillian Lynne, Choreographer of Cats and Phantom of the Opera