Chronicles of the American Dance

This early work is a comprehensive study of the history of dance thoroughly recommended for the bookshelf of the dance enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with text and full page photographs. Contents Include: Historical Aspects - The Dance in Shaker Ritual; John Durang-The First American Dancer; Juba and American Minstrelsy; The Black Crook and the White Fawn; The Dodworth Family and Ballroom Dancing in New York; The Classic Dancers - Mary Ann Lee-First American Giselle; Augusta Maywood; George Washington Smith; American Innovators - Isadora Duncan; Loie Fuller-The Fairy of Light; Maud Allan; The Denishawn Era (1914-1931); The Recent Theater of Martha Graham; and Notes and Bibliographical Data. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author: Paul Magriel
Publisher: Read Books
Published: 07/30/2010
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9781445510897