Read Rock N Roll Dances of the 1950's

Rock N Roll Dances of the 1950's

Lisa Jo Sagolla

4.9/5 (22972 ratings)

Description:"Rock 'n' Roll Dances of the 1950s" provides a fresh, highly animated lens through which to observe and understand the cultural climate of 1950s America, examining, not only the steps and aesthetic qualities of rock 'n' roll dances, but also their emblematic meanings. Exploring dance as a reflection and expression of cultural trends, the book takes a sharply analytical look at rock 'n' roll dances from the birth of the genre in the mid-1950s to the decade's end.Readers will explore the emergence of teen culture in the '50s, rock 'n' roll's association with delinquency, and the controversy ignited by the physical movements of early rock 'n' roll artists. They will learn about the influence of black culture on 1950s dances and about the trendsetting TV show "American Bandstand." Particularly telling for those wishing to grasp the underlying tensions of the decade is a discussion of the dance floor as a platform for racial integration.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Rock N Roll Dances of the 1950's. To get started finding Rock N Roll Dances of the 1950's, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN: 0313365571

Description: "Rock 'n' Roll Dances of the 1950s" provides a fresh, highly animated lens through which to observe and understand the cultural climate of 1950s America, examining, not only the steps and aesthetic qualities of rock 'n' roll dances, but also their emblematic meanings. Exploring dance as a reflection and expression of cultural trends, the book takes a sharply analytical look at rock 'n' roll dances from the birth of the genre in the mid-1950s to the decade's end.Readers will explore the emergence of teen culture in the '50s, rock 'n' roll's association with delinquency, and the controversy ignited by the physical movements of early rock 'n' roll artists. They will learn about the influence of black culture on 1950s dances and about the trendsetting TV show "American Bandstand." Particularly telling for those wishing to grasp the underlying tensions of the decade is a discussion of the dance floor as a platform for racial integration.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Rock N Roll Dances of the 1950's. To get started finding Rock N Roll Dances of the 1950's, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

Rock N Roll Dances of the 1950's

Rock N Roll Dances of the 1950's

More Books

Rock 'n' Roll Dances of the 1950s (The American Dance Floor)

Rock 'n' Roll Dances of the 1950s (The American Dance Floor)

The Girl Who Fell Down: A Biography of Joan McCracken

The Girl Who Fell Down: A Biography of Joan McCracken

Zena Rommett The Art of Floor-Barre® From A to Z Angelina to Zena: Ballet Class on the Floor: The Gentle yet Highly Effective Therapeutic Technique for Dancers, Athletes, the Injured and the Elderly

Zena Rommett The Art of Floor-Barre® From A to Z Angelina to Zena: Ballet Class on the Floor: The Gentle yet Highly Effective Therapeutic Technique for Dancers, Athletes, the Injured and the Elderly

Zena Rommett The Art of Floor-Barre® ~ From A to Z ~ Angelina to Zena: Ballet Class on the Floor: The Gentle yet Effective Therapeutic Technique for Dancers, Athletes, the Injured and the Elderly

Zena Rommett The Art of Floor-Barre® ~ From A to Z ~ Angelina to Zena: Ballet Class on the Floor: The Gentle yet Effective Therapeutic Technique for Dancers, Athletes, the Injured and the Elderly

Frank Sinatra: The Man, the Music, the Legend

Frank Sinatra: The Man, the Music, the Legend

Zena Rommett: The Art of Floor-Barre: Ballet Class on the Floor: A Conditioning Program for Dancers, Athletes, the Injured, and the Elderly

Zena Rommett: The Art of Floor-Barre: Ballet Class on the Floor: A Conditioning Program for Dancers, Athletes, the Injured, and the Elderly