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

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

Julie Malnig

9780252075650

University of Illinois Press


Dance; Social & cultural history

Paperback

356 pages

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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. Garcia, 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.

Edited by:   Julie Malnig
Imprint:   University of Illinois Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 23mm,  Width: 226mm,  Spine: 152mm
Weight:   612g
ISBN:  

9780252075650


ISBN 10:   025207565X
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   December 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  ELT Advanced ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Julie Malnig is an associate professor at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University and the author of Dancing Till Dawn: A Century of Exhibition Ballroom Dance.


An incredibly needed volume for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and advisors in the field of dance. These essays afford compelling glimpses into communities dancing in particular places and times; the authors provide nuanced understandings of dancing as a means of forming identity and community. Ann Dils, co-editor of Moving History/Dancing Cultures: A Dance History Reader This invaluable volume covers an impressive range of genres, illuminating the liveliness and diversity of social dance. The book makes a unique contribution at a time when the field of dance studies is expanding to include forms other than Euro-American concert dance. An excellent book and a godsend for classroom use. Tricia Henry Young, director of the graduate program in American dance studies, Florida State University

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