The Black Tradition in American Dance

Black dance is one of the richest strands in the history of American dance. This wide-ranging study focuses on the contributions of black dancers and choreographers from the 1920s to the present, with a brief discussion of the tradition's 19th-century roots. All facets of the black dance scene are presented, including classical ballet, jazz, modern, ethnic dance, and tap. Long's authoritative text is coupled with a lavish array of well-chosen photographs that document the variety and vitality of black dance and make the book a bargain at its price. Probably the most attractive and comprehensive treatment of its subject, this work is highly recommended for dance and black studies collections. - Susan Thach Dean, M . L . S . , Barnet, Vt. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product description 200+ full-color illus. 8 1/2 x 11 1/4. Publisher ‎Rizzoli; 1st edition (August 15, 1990) Language ‎English Hardcover ‎192 pages ISBN-10 ‎0847810925 ISBN-13 ‎978-0847810925 Item Weight ‎2.65 pounds