The Black Tradition in American Dance - Hardcover

Long, Richard A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0831707631 ISBN 13: 9780831707637

Publisher: Smithmark Pub, 1995

Synopsis

Chronicles the achievements of noted black dancers and choreographers, combining the observations of contemporary critics with a definitive history of African-American dance, from the early minstrels through the dance dramas of Asadata Dafora and modern companies.

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From Library Journal:

Black dance is one of the richest strands in the history of American dance. This wide-ranging study focuses on the contributions of black dancers and choreographers from the 1920s to the present, with a brief discussion of the tradition's 19th-century roots. All facets of the black dance scene are presented, including classical ballet, jazz, modern, ethnic dance, and tap. Long's authoritative text is coupled with a lavish array of well-chosen photographs that document the variety and vitality of black dance and make the book a bargain at its price. Probably the most attractive and comprehensive treatment of its subject, this work is highly recommended for dance and black studies collections.
- Susan Thach Dean, M . L . S . , Barnet, Vt.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Smithmark Pub
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0831707631
• ISBN 13: 9780831707637
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192