Ballroom, Boogie, Shimmy Sham, Shake: A Social and Popular Dance Reader

This dynamic collection documents the rich and varied history of social dance and the multiple styles it has generated, while drawing on some of the most current forms of critical and theoretical inquiry. The essays cover different historical periods and styles; encompass regional influences from North and South America, Britain, Europe, and Africa; and emphasize a variety of methodological approaches, including ethnography, anthropology, gender studies, and critical race theory. While social dance is defined primarily as dance performed by the public in ballrooms, clubs, dance halls, and other meeting spots, contributors also examine social dance’s symbiotic relationship with popular, theatrical stage dance forms. Contributors are Elizabeth Aldrich, Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, Yvonne Daniel, Sherril Dodds, Lisa Doolittle, David F. García, Nadine George-Graves, Jurretta Jordan Heckscher, Constance Valis Hill, Karen W. Hubbard, Tim Lawrence, Julie Malnig, Carol Martin, Juliet McMains, Terry Monaghan, Halifu Osumare, Sally R. Sommer, May Gwin Waggoner, Tim Wall, and Christina Zanfagna.
ASIN: 025207565X
VSKU: PKV.025207565X.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Aldrich, Elizabeth|Cohen-Stratyner, Barbara|Malnig, Julie|García, David F|Dodds, Sherril|Doolittle, Lisa|George-Graves, Nadine|Heckscher, Jurretta Jordan|Hill, Constance Valis|Hubbard, Karen W|Daniel, Yvonne|McMains, Juliet|Monaghan, Terry|Martin, Carol|Sommer, Sally R|Waggoner, May Gwin|Osumare, Halifu|Zanfagna, Christina|Wall, Tim|Lawrence, Tim
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!