Inside Urban Stomp

A Curator's Guide to Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor

Derrick León Washington, Olha Aleksandrova

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Urban Stomp Project
01 June 2025

Art Treatments & Subjects; Dance; Museums & museology

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INSIDE URBAN STOMP

A Curator's Guide to Exploring Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor is a companion to the Museum of the City of New York's exhibition, Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor. It offers the curator's insights on engaging with the exhibition, taking readers on a journey through the electrifying history of New York City's social dance-from the grand ballrooms of the 19th century to today's remixed traditions that embody the city's vibrant, intercultural fusion.

In addition to being a scholarly exploration of social dance, Urban Stomp serves as a dynamic tool for building community both on and off the dance floor. This book invites readers to fully immerse themselves in the exhibition and New York City's vibrant dance cultures, providing dance exercises, gallery dance tutorials, object highlights of the exhibits, and insider tips on where to social dance in NYC.

Each chapter explores how New York's evolving dance scenes inspire creativity and unity across generations, concluding with actionable steps to help readers bring the themes to life. Hand-drawn illustrations capture the lesser-known aspects of the city's social dance world. Rooted in the author's practice as a facilitator and years of anthropological research, this guide invites readers to reflect, dance, and cultivate community wherever a dance floor is born.

By: Derrick León Washington
Illustrated by: Olha Aleksandrova
Imprint: Urban Stomp Project
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 304g
ISBN: 9798218996086
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 01 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active