The American Dance Floor Ser.: Latin Dance by Elizabeth Drake-Boyt (2011, Hardcover)

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

0313376085

9780313376085

99550502

184 Pages

Latin Dance

English

Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies, Dance / Regional & Ethnic, Popular Culture, Dance / General

2011

Textbook

Elizabeth Drake-BOYT

Performing Arts, Social Science

The American Dance Floor Ser.

Hardcover

0.5 in

16 Oz

9.2 in

6.1 in

College Audience

2010-043781

22

1 vol.

Yes

793.3/19098

Series Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Spanish Latin Dances and Others Under the Influence Chapter 2: Tropical Latin Dances Chapter 3: That Latin Beat: How Latin Dance and Music Got into the United States Chapter 4: That Latin Beat: What They Did When They Got Here Chapter 5: Latin Exhibition and Art Dance Conclusion Appendix I: Online Resources Appendix II: Latin Dance on Film Glossary Selected Bibliography Index

This title in the American Dance Floor series provides an overview of the origins, development, and current status of Latin social dancing in the United States., This title in the American Dance Floor series provides an overview of the origins, development, and current status of Latin social dancing in the United States. Latin dance and music have had a widespread influence upon the development of other social dance and music styles in the United States. As a result, Latin dance styles are among the most important dance forms in America. Latin Dance addresses every major style of Latin dance, describing the basic steps that characterize it as well as its rhythmic pace and time signature, and examining its development from European, African, and Amerindian influences. The author explains the range of styles and expression to be found in Latin dances primarily within the context of couples social dancing, the popularity of salsa today, and the broader social meanings and implications of their multicultural origins from the 1600s to the present. The historic connection between exhibition Latin dance and American modern dance through vaudeville is explained as well., Latin dance and music have had a widespread influence upon the development of other social dance and music styles in the United States. As a result, Latin dance styles are among the most important dance forms in America. Latin Dance addresses every major style of Latin dance, describing the basic steps that characterize it as well as its rhythmic pace and time signature, and examining its development from European, African, and Amerindian influences. The author explains the range of styles and expression to be found in Latin dances primarily within the context of couples social dancing, the popularity of salsa today, and the broader social meanings and implications of their multicultural origins from the 1600s to the present. The historic connection between exhibition Latin dance and American modern dance through vaudeville is explained as well.

GV1626.D73 2011