Dancing Across Borders: The American Fascination with Exotic Dance Forms

by Anthony Shay

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This study describes and analyzes the phenomenal popularity of exotic dance forms in America. Throughout the twentieth century and especially since 1950, millions have begun learning and performing various Balkan dances, the tango, and other Latin American dances, along with the classical dances of India, Japan, and Indonesia.

Most studies in dance ethnography and anthropology have focused specifically on "dancing in the field," or the...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0786437847

ISBN13:9780786437849

Release Date:May 2008

Publisher:McFarland & Company

Length:231 Pages

Weight:0.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.5" x 8.9"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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