African American Dance An Illustrated History

Name: African American Dance An Illustrated History
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ISBN: 9780786428168

ISBN-10: 0786428163

ISBN-13: 9780786428168

Edition: 2007

Authors: Barbara S. Glass

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This generously illustrated exploration of African American dance history follows the dynamics of the dance forms throughout each generation. Chapter 1 provides introductory information about the African continent and the heritage that spawned African American dance. Chapters 2 and 3 explore black dance in the slavery era and the variety of black festivals and gatherings that helped to preserve and showcase African-based dance throughout the nineteenth century. Remaining chapters outline ten major characteristics that have consistently marked African American dance, and describe the various styles of black vernacular dance that became popular in America. Chapter 8 concludes with a…

Book details

List price: $55.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date: 11/27/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 319
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Preface



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


Notes


Bibliography


Index