Description
Tracing the African American dance from the Diaspora to the dance floor, this book covers a social history germane not only to the African American experience, but also to the global experience of laborers who learn lessons from hip hop dance. Examining hip hop dance as text, as commentary, and as a function of identity construction within the confines of consumerism, the book draws on popular cultural images from films, commercials, and dance studios. A bibliography, discography, and filmography are included.
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About the Author
Carla Stalling Huntington, a dance history theorist and professor of marketing and management, has taught in the United States and Europe. She lives in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Reviews
"presents some compelling arguments that need to be heard and discussed...clear...a must-read"-School Library Journal; "readers will be lead to see hip hop dance from a new perspective"-Dancer.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786429912
Author Carla Stalling Huntington
Format Paperback
Page Count 211
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 299g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm
