Tap Roots: The Early History of Tap Dancing - Softcover

Knowles, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786412674 ISBN 13: 9780786412679

Verlag: McFarland and Company, Inc., 2002

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Book by Knowles Mark

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"extensive research...recommended...will satisfy readers who would like more early history"--Library Journal; "photos are outstanding...a superior contribution...more than commendable, it's indispensable...fascinating"--Classic Images; "this lively and engaging book embodies the vitality, energy, and syncopated rhythm of the dance form it discusses...an excellent resource guide"--Choice; "comprehensive...highly readable"--Dance Spirit; "represents some of most extensive and contemporary writings available on the subject...definitive"--Dancer.

Reseña del editor:

Tracing the development of tap dancing from ancient India to the Broadway stage in 1903, when the word ""Tap"" was first used in publicity to describe this new American style of dance, this text separately addresses the cultural, societal and historical events that influenced the development of Tap dancing. Section One covers primary influences such as Irish step dancing, English clog dancing and African dancing. Section Two covers theatrical influences (early theatrical developments, ""Daddy"" Rice, the Virginia Minstrels) and Section Three covers various other influences (Native American, German, Shaker). Also included are accounts of the people present at tap's inception and how various styles of dance were mixed to create a new art form.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0786412674
• ISBN 13: 9780786412679
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 284