African American Dance: An Illustrated History
by Barbara S. Glass
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"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.Tags
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Barbara S. Glass is the coordinator of the Minor in Professional Writing at Ohio State University.
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- "When captive Africans were brought to North America, beginning in the 1600s, they came without possessions, but not without culture. In their memories, their customs, and their worldviews, they carried their cultural arts."
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Once ostracized and avoided, black dance forms becam the choice of celebrities and royalty, gaining news coverage and generating a stream of how-to books and videos. In the process, African American vernacular dance became mainstream American dance--the dance of all Americans. It expresses us, entertians us, and involves us in a never-ending cycle of change and renewal, while at the same time continuing to be a braod stream of inspiration and source material for theatrical dance."
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