The revival of banned dances : a worldwide study /

"This work provides an exploration of dances banned around the world. The sixteen case studies reveal the meaning of the dance to each culture and the importance of the art form to the creation of healthy sociological and political climates. Chapters detail each dance's origins, technical steps and...

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Main Author:	Lyons, Reneé Critcher, 1961-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, NC : McFarland & Company, Inc., [2012], ©2012.
Subjects:	Dance > Social aspects > Case studies. Dance > Moral and ethical aspects > Case studies. Dance > Political aspects > Case studies. Dance > Social aspects. Dance. Dance > Moral and ethical aspects. Dance > Political aspects. Case studies.
Summary:	"This work provides an exploration of dances banned around the world. The sixteen case studies reveal the meaning of the dance to each culture and the importance of the art form to the creation of healthy sociological and political climates. Chapters detail each dance's origins, technical steps and movements, costumes, music, and political history"--Provided by publisher.