Milestones in Dance History
$406.98
- Hardcover
276 pages
- Release Date
23 September 2022
Summary
A Journey Through Dance: Milestones in History
This introduction to world dance charts the diverse histories and stories of dancers and artists through ten key moments that have shaped the vast spectrum of different forms and genres that we see today.
Designed for weekly use in dance history courses, ten chosen milestones move chronologically from the earliest indigenous rituals and the dance crazes of Eastern trade routes, to the social justice performance and evolving onli…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032029412 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1032029412 |
| Series: | Milestones |
| Author: | Dana Tai Soon Burgess |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 276 |
| Release Date: | 23 September 2022 |
| Weight: | 900g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm |
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Critics Review
“Milestones in Dance History is an important resource for challenging dominant approaches to dance history, useful for classroom instruction and beyond. The textbook is a valuable addition to any dance history course and its content might also contribute to learning in history, cultural studies, ethnic studies, and area studies fields. Its accessible language, straightforward structure, and compelling chapter content would make for an excellent entry point into the field of dance studies.”
Miya Shaffer, Dance Chronicle, USA
About The Author
Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Dana Tai Soon Burgess is the Smithsonian Institution’s first ever choreographer in residence based at the National Portrait Gallery. He is the artistic director of Washington, DC’s premiere modern dance company, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, now in its 30th season. He is a professor of dance at The George Washington University and host of The Slant Podcast.
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