Henning Kronstam: Portrait of a Danish Dancer by Alexandra Tomalonis

Henning Kronstam: Portrait of a Danish Dancer offers an intimate, deeply researched biography of one of the Royal Danish Ballet’s most distinguished artists. Alexandra Tomalonis traces Kronstam’s life from his early training at the Royal Danish Ballet School through his rise to principal dancer and later as an influential artistic director. Drawing on extensive interviews and archival material, the book illuminates Kronstam’s artistry, discipline, and devotion to the Bournonville tradition, while also exploring his personal struggles and quiet strength. It stands as a compelling portrait of a dancer whose impact on ballet extended far beyond the stage.