Europe Dancing; Perspectives on Theatre Dance and Cultural Identity
Editorial Reviews
Review
"A comprehensive index rounds out an informative book.."
–International Theatre Institute, Spring 2001
"Eighteen distinguished contributors examine post-WW II European theater dance in ten revealing essays. Grau and Jordan hope this volume stimulates further research, and this reviewer applauds them for bringing together such a diverse group of scholars and outstanding work connecting dance studies to cultural studies and beyond. An essential purchase for any undergraduate or research library supporting study in the aforementioned disciplines, especially since nothing truly comparable presently exists."
–Choice
"Andree Grau and Stephanie Jordan,both professors of dance at the university of Surrey Roehampton in London, have assembled an impressive collection of essays by dance scholars from nine European nations. As they point out in their introduction, they questioned "the continuing relevance of such a structure [of separate chapters for individual nations]...Ultimately, this book's greatest value is as a research tool and as a starting point for dance scholars for further exploration of the historical roots and influences of European dance. Theatre Journal October 2003 a."
Book Description
Europe Dancing examines the dance cultures and movements which have developed in Europe since the Second World War. Nine countries are represented in this unique collaboration between European dance scholars. The contributors chart the post-war development of the concept of European identity for dance, show how this relatively young art form has grown, and discuss the outside influences which have shaped it.
This comprehensive book explores:
* all genres of dance in both professional and amateur contexts
* questions of identity within individual countries, within Europe, and in relation to the USA
* the East/West cultural division
* the development of state subsidy for dance
* the rise of contemporary dance as an 'alternative' genre
* the implications for dance of political, economic and social change.
Useful historical charts are included to trace significant dance and political events throughout the twentieth century in each country.
Never before has this information been gathered together in one place. This book is essential reading for everyone interested in dance and its growth and development in recent years.
Europe Dancing; Perspectives on Theatre Dance and Cultural Identity
Europe Dancing; Perspectives on Theatre Dance and Cultural Identity,ANDREE GRAU,Routledge,0415171024,Cross-cultural studies,Dance,Dance - Ethnic,Dance - General,Dance Theory,Europe,Performing Arts,Contemporary dance,Popular culture,Postwar period, 1945 to c 2000
Europe Dancing; Perspectives on Theatre Dance and Cultural Identity
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