| Description |
xii, 248 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Folk dance -- 1. Immigrant dance -- 2. Choreographic strategies of representation -- Pt. II. Ethnicity -- 3. Ethnicity, heritage, and tradition -- 4. Immigrant and ethnic communities -- 5. Mexican Americans -- 6. Greek Americans -- 7. Filipino Americans -- 8. Croatian Americans -- 9. Arab Americans -- 10. Iranian Americans -- Pt. III. Festival -- 11. The International Folk Dance Festival -- 12. The St. Paul Festival of Nations -- 13. The International Folk Dance Festival of Los Angeles -- 14. The San Francisco Ethic Dance Festival -- 15. Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival -- 16. The Smithsonian Institution's Folklife Festival -- Conclusion - the politics of representation |
| Summary |
"This volume looks at how cultures use dance as a visual representation of their identity, and how "traditional" dances change. It discusses several "parallel layers" of dance: dances performed at intra-cultural social occasions, dances used for representation or presentation, and folk dance performances. An extensive bibliography encompasses concert programs and reviews as well as broader scholarly sources"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-242) and index |
| Subject |
Folk dancing -- United States -- Anthropological aspects
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Folk dancing -- Canada -- Anthropological aspects
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Folk festivals -- United States.
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Folk festivals -- Canada.
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| LC no. |
2006022233 |
| ISBN |
0786426004 softcover alkaline paper |
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9780786426003 |
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