"This detailed portrait of a singular woman will be of interest to dance, education, and women's studies collections."-- Library Journal "Ross sketches the end of the constraints of the Victorian age and the feminist liberation through changes in fashion, health practices and physical education for women."-- Dance Magazine "Highly recommended reading for its breadth of research and depth of analysis. Ross's scholarship is impressive."-- Journal of Dance Education "Mak[es] the case that H'Doubler's life work led to an educational environment where empowerment of body, creative vision, and their synthesis through movement became a real option for American students. A provocative and thoroughly engaging book."-- Dance Research Journal "Engaging and well-researched. The book is not only a history and biography but also a testimonial to Margaret H'Doubler's determination and tenacity.

"-- Theatre Journal "Ross' second edition deepens our knowledge of Margaret H'Doubler, who founded the first dance-degree program in the U.S. in 1926 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison."--Dance Teacher.