African American Dance: An Illustrated History
Africans brought as slaves to North America arrived without possessions, but not without culture. The fascinating elements of African life manifested themselves richly in the New World, and among the most lasting and influential of these was the art of African dance.

This generously illustrated history follows the dynamics of African dance forms throughout each generation. Early chapters discuss the African continent and the heritage of African American dance; the discrimination and marginalization of African Americans and the fortitude with which their dance forms survived; and black dance in the slavery era and later in the nineteenth century. Remaining chapters outline ten major characteristics that have consistently marked African American dance, and describe the various styles of black vernacular dance that became popular in America. The book concludes with a discussion of African dance at the end of the twentieth century and its important role in the flowering of African American arts.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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African American Dance: An Illustrated History
Africans brought as slaves to North America arrived without possessions, but not without culture. The fascinating elements of African life manifested themselves richly in the New World, and among the most lasting and influential of these was the art of African dance.

This generously illustrated history follows the dynamics of African dance forms throughout each generation. Early chapters discuss the African continent and the heritage of African American dance; the discrimination and marginalization of African Americans and the fortitude with which their dance forms survived; and black dance in the slavery era and later in the nineteenth century. Remaining chapters outline ten major characteristics that have consistently marked African American dance, and describe the various styles of black vernacular dance that became popular in America. The book concludes with a discussion of African dance at the end of the twentieth century and its important role in the flowering of African American arts.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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African American Dance: An Illustrated History

African American Dance: An Illustrated History

by Barbara S. Glass
African American Dance: An Illustrated History

African American Dance: An Illustrated History

by Barbara S. Glass

Overview

Africans brought as slaves to North America arrived without possessions, but not without culture. The fascinating elements of African life manifested themselves richly in the New World, and among the most lasting and influential of these was the art of African dance.

This generously illustrated history follows the dynamics of African dance forms throughout each generation. Early chapters discuss the African continent and the heritage of African American dance; the discrimination and marginalization of African Americans and the fortitude with which their dance forms survived; and black dance in the slavery era and later in the nineteenth century. Remaining chapters outline ten major characteristics that have consistently marked African American dance, and describe the various styles of black vernacular dance that became popular in America. The book concludes with a discussion of African dance at the end of the twentieth century and its important role in the flowering of African American arts.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780786471577
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date: 05/24/2012
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 319
Product dimensions: 16.30(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Barbara S. Glass is retired from Ohio State University, where she taught professional writing and directed the professional writing internship program. She lives in Xenia, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vi

Preface 1

1 Two Dance Traditions Meet in the New World 3

2 Black Dance in the Slavery Era: The Ring Shout and Buzzard Lope 30

3 Early Black Festivals and Congo Square 59

4 Solo Percussive Dance 98

5 The Minstrel Show and Other Traveling Productions 124

6 Black Broadway 153

7 Variety 200

8 Grassroots 243

Notes 289

Bibliography 301

Index 309

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