City Folk: English Country Dance and the Politics of the Folk in Modern America
(Part of the NYU Series in Social and Cultural Analysis Series)
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This is the story of English Country Dance, from its 18th century roots in the English cities and countryside, to its transatlantic leap to the U.S. in the 20th century, told by not only a renowned historian but also a folk dancer, who has both immersed himself in the rich history of the folk tradition and rehearsed its steps.
In City Folk, Daniel J. Walkowitz argues that the history of country and folk dancing in America is deeply intermeshed...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0814794696
ISBN13:9780814794692
Release Date:April 2010
Publisher:New York University Press
Length:352 Pages
Weight:1.35 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 6.3" x 9.3"
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Arts, Music & Photography Folk History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Performing ArtsCustomer Reviews
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