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Black Dance in America by James Haskins · Booklabria

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Black Dance in America

HistoryAfro-Americans

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First published: 1990
Language: English
Editions: 4

Synopsis

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.

Subjects: History
Afro-Americans
Dance
African americans, juvenile literature
African American dance
Dance, juvenile literature

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