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The Black Tradition in American Dance Richard A Long Hardcover 1995 Book
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The Black Tradition in American Dance by Richard A. Long offers a comprehensive survey of major personalities in Black dance from the 1920s to the present day. This elegantly illustrated book covers the contributions of legendary figures like Pearl Primus, Katherine Dunham, and Alvin Ailey, tracing the evolution of dance-dramas and contemporary dance companies. The text explores the cultural strands, motifs, and fashions that have shaped Afro-American dance history. This includes a previous owner's inscription on the front endpaper and a brief handwritten note on the acknowledgments page. Measurements: β’ Height: 11.25 β’ Width: 8.75
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