Europe Dancing by Andree Grau (Editor)

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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.

Booknews

Examines post-war theater and dance culture in nine Western European countries by exploring questions of identity within particular countries and in comparison to the US. Topics include the state of state subsidy for dance, performer-audience relations, contemporary dance as an alternative genre, and the impact of political, economic, and social events on dance. Concise historical charts trace significant dance, arts, and political events in each country from 1900-98. The 18 contributors are from scholarly fields (dance, anthropology, sociology, history, literature) and non-scholarly areas (dance, music, journalism) as well. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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