Black dance in America : a history through its people /

Surveys the history of black dance in America, from its beginnings with the ritual dances of African slaves, through tap and modern dance to break dancing. Includes brief biographies of influential dancers and companies.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Haskins, James, 1941-2005
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : T.Y. Crowell, [1990]
Edition:1st ed.
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Description
Summary:Surveys the history of black dance in America, from its beginnings with the ritual dances of African slaves, through tap and modern dance to break dancing. Includes brief biographies of influential dancers and companies.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:232 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Awards:Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, 1991
Bibliography:Bibliography: pages 216-217.
Videography: pages 218-222.
ISBN:0690046596 (lib. bdg.) :
069004657X :