Caribbean Dance from Abakua to Zouk: How Movement Shapes Identity
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (675 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081302904X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Susanna Sloat is a writer, editor, and arts consultant in New York City. She has written extensively on modern, postmodern, and many forms of ethnic dance as an associate editor of Attitude--The Dancers’ Magazine.
Excellent text Excellent resource that analyzes Afro-Caribbean dance forms beyond mere steps. These varied dance cultures have been shaped by African, European, and indigenous peoples and these articles examine them in their complexity - from the folkloric to the concert stage and dance hall, examining questions of identity, power, and aesthetics. A must for any serious student of dance and African Diaspora in the Americas!
Caribbean Dance from Abakuá to Zouk is an unprecedented overview of the dances from each of this region’s major islands and the complex, fused, and layered cultures that gave birth to them. The authors in this collection, from distinguished cultural leaders to highly innovative choreographers, reveal how dance shapes personal, communal, and national identity. An extensive glossary of terms and more than 30 illustrations round out the book to make it the most complete resource on Caribbean dance available. . Connections are made among a fascinating array of dances, both familiar and little known, from culturally based to newly created performance pieces. Particular emphasis is placed on the African contribution in making Caribbean dance distinctive. They also show how Caribbean rhythms, dances, fragments of movement, an
"This groundbreaking work is an intriguing read for anyone who's ever spun out on a dancefloor, or wanted to." -- Village Voice, January 2003The contributors to this volume offer many insights that even the seasoned scholar will find useful. 40, No. -- Latin American Research Review Vol. 3, October 2005The writers use wit, wisdom and admirable researchto enlighten and teach readers about this neglected area of dance. -- Dancer Magazine, December 2005