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.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
T.Y. Crowell,
[1990]
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 : |