Ballroom, Boogie, Shimmy Sham, Shake: A Social and Popular Dance Reader (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780252075650)

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. Garc a, 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.


Author: Julie Malnig
ISBN-10: 025207565X
ISBN-13: 9780252075650
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 96
Choice 07/01/2009