Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches by Lindsay Guarino (English) Pap

Description: Jazz Dance by Lindsay Guarino, Wendy Oliver This collection of essays tells the story of jazz dance past and present, focusing on history, not technique. This anthology examines trends, influences, training, race and gender issues, aesthetics and the international appeal of jazz dance. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Unique in its focus on history rather than technique, Jazz Dance offers the only overview of trends and developments since 1960. Editors Lindsay Guarino and Wendy Oliver have assembled an array of seasoned practitioners and scholars who trace the numerous histories of jazz dance and examine various aspects of the field, including trends, influences, training, race, aesthetics, international appeal, and its relationship to tap, rock, indie, black concert dance, and Latin dance.Featuring discussions of such dancers and choreographers as Bob Fosse and Katherine Dunham, as well as analyses of how the forms vocabularly differs from ballet, this complex and compelling history captures the very essence of jazz dance. Author Biography Lindsay Guarino, an active dancer and choreographer, is assistant professor of dance at Salve Regina University, USA.Wendy Oliver, professor of dance at Providence College and past winner of the National Dance Association Scholar/Artist award, is the author of Writing about Dance. Review "Culls together some of the best contemporary scholarship on the history, progenitors, and cultural forces that shape the uniquely American art form known as jazz dance."--New Books in Dance Review Quote "Culls together some of the best contemporary scholarship on the history, progenitors, and cultural forces that shape the uniquely American art form known as jazz dance."-- New Books in Dance Details ISBN0813061296 Author Wendy Oliver Year 2015 ISBN-10 0813061296 ISBN-13 9780813061290 Media Book Short Title JAZZ DANCE Language English DEWEY 793.3 Publication Date 2015-03-30 Imprint University Press of Florida Subtitle A History of the Roots and Branches Place of Publication Florida Country of Publication United States Edited by Wendy Oliver Pages 336 AU Release Date 2015-04-14 NZ Release Date 2015-04-14 UK Release Date 2015-04-14 Illustrations 48 black & white photographs Publisher University Press of Florida Format Paperback Audience General US Release Date 2015-03-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100868738;

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