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Highlights
- Explore the vibrant and varied dance traditions of the Caribbean islandsCaribbean dance is a broad category that can include everything from nightclubs to sacred ritual.
- Author(s): Susanna Sloat
- 426 Pages
- Performing Arts, Dance
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About the Book
Delving into the many dance traditions of the Caribbean islands, this book connects these dance forms with the rich multicultural histories and complex identities of the regionBook Synopsis
Explore the vibrant and varied dance traditions of the Caribbean islands
Caribbean dance is a broad category that can include everything from nightclubs to sacred ritual. Making Caribbean Dance connects the dance of the islands with their rich multicultural histories and complex identities. Delving deep into the many forms of ritual, social, carnival, staged, experimental, and performance dance, the book explores some of the most mysterious and beloved, as well as rare and little-known, dance traditions of the region.
Review Quotes
"An indispensable resource that belongs on the bookshelf . . . of any serious student of Caribbean music, dance, and general culture. . . . All of the contributions are useful and informative in their distinct ways."--Dance Chronicle
"In keeping with the themes of continuity and creativity, essayists reference racial and national groups' ancestral roots and influences even as they enthusiastically promote and celebrate evolving choreographies, highly individualized performances, newly discovered traditions, and costumes and participants. Highly recommended."--Choice
"As a compendium of well-described and specific examples of dances that, on the whole, are rarely seen or experienced outside their specific cultural settings, Making Caribbean Dance is an excellent reference source."--Dance Research Journal