6,076円 The effort to win federal protection for dance in the United States was a racialized and gendered contest. Picart traces the evolution of choreographic works from being federally non-copyrightable to becoming a category potentially copyrightable under the 1976 Copyright Act, specifically examinin...

6,076円 While remapping the region by examining enduring historical and cultural connections, this study discusses multiple traditions and practices of theatre and performance in five South Asian countries within their specific political and socio-cultural contexts.

10,938円 A far-reaching examination of exoticism, cultural internationalism and modernism's encounters with Indonesian tradition, Performing Otherness examines how Indonesia entered world stages through imperialism as an antimodern phantasm and through nationalism became a means of intercultural communica...

12,154円 Hijikata Tatsumi's explosive 1959 debut Forbidden Colors sparked a new genre of performance in Japan - butoh: an art form of contrasts, by turns shocking and serene. Since then, though interest has grown exponentially, and people all over the world are drawn to butoh's ability to enact paradox an...

12,154円 Modes of Explanation is the first book in decades to attempt to bring these conflicting approaches together and to offer a compelling narrative to explore how the paradox of 'explanation' can converge.

10,331円 Examining performers from the ancient Mediterranean world to the modern Islamic Middle East, including India and Pakistan, Shay explores the careers, artistic performances, and legacies of these individuals who were forced to produce entertainment and art for, and have sex with, any and all patro...

5,657円 Politics and Film examines popular movies and television shows as indicators of social and political trends to explore the political culture of the United States. Updated to include the popular and controversial movies and shows American Sniper, House of Cards, Orange Is the New Black, and Twelve...

14,376円 When the Second World War broke out, ballet in Britain was only a few decades old. Few had imagined that it would establish roots in a nation long thought to be unresponsive to dance. Nevertheless, the war proved to be a boon for ballet dancers, choreographers and audiences, for the nation's danc...

0円 Ballroom Rhythms for Musicians and Dancers shows the dance patterns or steps for different styles of dancing with their basic musical rhythm. Table of Contents Introduction Finding the Beat Jitterbug East Coast Swing West Coast Swing Lindy Hop Jive Country Two-Step Fox Trot Quick Step Nightclub ...

15,800円 People all over the world dance traditional and popular dances that have been staged for purposes of representing specific national and ethnic groups. Anthony Shay suggests these staged dance productions be called “ethno identity dances”, especially to replace the term “folk dance,” which Shay su...

748円 This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to learning the foxtrot, complete with step-by-step instructions, simple diagrams, helpful tips, and more. “How To Dance The Foxtrot” is ideal for the beginner looking to learn how to dance the foxtrot and would make for a fantastic addition to collectio...

1,122円 This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to teaching ballroom dancing, with information on different teaching methods, hints on teaching one-to-one and in groups, detailed diagrams, handy tips for teachers, and much more. This volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in...