African American dance : an illustrated history / Barbara S. Glass.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2007.Description: vii, 311 p. : ill. ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 0786428163 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
  • 9780786428168 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 792.808996073 GLA
LOC classification:
  • GV1624.7.A34 G53 2007
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Contents:
1. Two dance traditions meet in the new world -- 2. Black dance in the slavery era: the ring shout and buzzard lope -- 3. Early Black festivals and Congo Square -- 4. Solo percussive dance -- 5. The minstrel show and other traveling productions -- 6. Black Broadway -- 7. Variety -- 8. Grassroots.
Summary: "This pictorial history of African American dance traces its roots back to slavery and lists its characteristics. The photographs offer compelling glimpses into the world of slavery, minstrel show, the honky-tonk, the vaudeville stage, dance halls, nightclubs, movies, and more. Most images are culled from hundreds of rare items in the author's collection of black dance memorabilia"--Provided by publisher.
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Books Books Academy of Music & Performing Arts Library General Stacks Non-fiction 792.808996073 GLA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A04535

Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-307) and index.

1. Two dance traditions meet in the new world -- 2. Black dance in the slavery era: the ring shout and buzzard lope -- 3. Early Black festivals and Congo Square -- 4. Solo percussive dance -- 5. The minstrel show and other traveling productions -- 6. Black Broadway -- 7. Variety -- 8. Grassroots.

"This pictorial history of African American dance traces its roots back to slavery and lists its characteristics. The photographs offer compelling glimpses into the world of slavery, minstrel show, the honky-tonk, the vaudeville stage, dance halls, nightclubs, movies, and more. Most images are culled from hundreds of rare items in the author's collection of black dance memorabilia"--Provided by publisher.

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