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African American dance : an illustrated history
Author
Title
African American dance : an illustrated history / Barbara S. Glass.
ISBN
0786428163 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
9780786428168 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
Published
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2007.
Physical Description
vii, 311 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Summary
"This pictorial history of African American dance traces its roots back to slavery and lists its characteristics. The photographs offer compelling glimpses into the world of slavery, minstrel show, the honky-tonk, the vaudeville stage, dance halls, nightclubs, movies, and more. Most images are culled from hundreds of rare items in the author's collection of black dance memorabilia"--Provided by publisher.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
February 13, 2007
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-307) and index.
Contents
Two dance traditions meet in the new world
Black dance in the slavery era: the ring shout and buzzard lope
Early Black festivals and Congo Square
Solo percussive dance
The minstrel show and other traveling productions
Black Broadway
Variety
Grassroots.
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