Title
African American dance : an illustrated history / Barbara S. Glass.
ISBN
9780786428168 (alk. paper)
0786428163 (alk. paper)
9780786428168
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2007.
Language
English
Description
vii, 311 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Call Number
GV1624.7.A34 G53 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification
792.8/08996073
Summary
"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.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-307) and index.
Two dance traditions meet in the new world
Black dance in the slavery era: the ring shout and buzzard lope
Early Black festivals and Congo Square
Solo percussive dance
The minstrel show and other traveling productions
Black Broadway
Variety
Grassroots.