Dancing Across Borders: The American Fascination with Exotic Dance Forms - Softcover

Shay, Anthony

 
9780786437849: Dancing Across Borders: The American Fascination with Exotic Dance Forms
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0786437847 ISBN 13: 9780786437849
Verlag: McFarland, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

This study describes and analyzes the phenomenal popularity of exotic dance forms in America. Throughout the twentieth century and especially since 1950, millions have begun learning and performing various Balkan dances, the tango, and other Latin American dances, along with the classical dances of India, Japan, and Indonesia. Most studies in dance ethnography and anthropology have focused specifically on "dancing in the field," or the dancing that native dancers do. This study, by contrast, examines the ways in which ethnic dancing has allowed many Americans to create more exciting, "exotic" and romantic identities. The author describes the uniquely American enthusiasm for exotic dances, and cites specific deficiencies in the U.S. cultural identity that have led many people to seek new feelings and experiences through exotic dance genres.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Award winning choreographer Anthony Shay is an associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Pomona College, Claremont, California. His articles have appeared in Dance Research Journal, Iranian Studies Journal, International Encyclopedia of Dance, and other publications.

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Verlag
McFarland
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0786437847
ISBN 13 
9780786437849
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
232
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