Explores the dance traditions of African Americans, from their origins in the expressive dances that the slaves brought from Africa through the development of jazz and tap to modern dance and ballet.
"225" Result
Sort By:
Provides a window into the arts, performances, movements, and music that shaped the world's cultural development since 1900.
Biographical reference providing information on individuals active in the theatre, film, and television industries. Covers not only performers, directors, writers, and producers, but also behind-the-scenes specialists such as designers, managers, choreographers, technicians, com…
Biographical reference providing information on individuals active in the theatre, film, and television industries. Covers not only performers, directors, writers, and producers, but also behind-the-scenes specialists such as designers, managers, choreographers, technicians, com…
This volume is a collection of writings by and about Katherine Dunham, the African American dancer, anthropologist and social activist. It includes articles, her essays on dance and anthropology and chapters from her volume of memoirs, 'Minefields'.
Kaiso, a term of praise that is the calypso equivalent of bravo, is a fitting title for this definitive and celebratory collection of writings by and about Katherine Dunham, the legendary African American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. Originally pro…
Kaiso, a term of praise that is the calypso equivalent of bravo, is a fitting title for this definitive and celebratory collection of writings by and about Katherine Dunham, the legendary African American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. Originally pro…
Butō - Dance - Body - Bodymind - Butō techniques - Butō in Poland -- Training process - Intro phase - Following - Embodiment - Transformation in the dancer and the audience The author explores the practices of Polish butō dancers. Underlining the transcultural potential of the …
The book discusses the practices of Polish butō dancers. The author produces a generalised account of butō training. She explores various body-mind practices and so-called butō techniques used by the dancers. Her argument depicts the sequence of three phases which make up the pr…
Dancers After Dark is an amazing celebration of the human body and the human spirit, as dancers, photographed nude and at night, strike poses of fearless beauty. Without a permit or a plan, Jordan Matter led hundreds of the most exciting dancers in the world out of their comfort…
"Dancers After Dark is an amazing celebration of the human body and the human spirit as the dancers, photographed nude and at night, strike poses of fearless beauty. Etched in each muscle is the passion of a dancer, the dedication, the hard work. And the beauty: Where Jordan Mat…
Biographical reference providing information on individuals active in the theatre, film, and television industries. Covers not only performers, directors, writers, and producers, but also behind-the-scenes specialists such as designers, managers, choreographers, technicians, com…