Ballroom Dance and Glamour
Seiten
2014
Bloomsbury Visual Arts (Verlag)
978-1-4725-8073-3 (ISBN)
Bloomsbury Visual Arts (Verlag)
978-1-4725-8073-3 (ISBN)
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As the continued success of Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing reveals, the appetite for ballroom remains insatiable around the world. Ballroom Dance and Glamour offers a fascinating window into the global phenomenon of competitive dance. Including vibrant photographs and commentary, this book showcases the extraordinary costumes, glamorous dancers and elegance of the sport.
Based on years of research at international competitions, esteemed anthropologist, photographer and ballroom dancer Jonathan S. Marion provides a unique insight into this performance art, outlining the history and basics of ballroom and explaining its huge appeal today. Offering a visual journey into the world of dance, Ballroom Dance and Glamour illuminates the beauty, skill, intensity and passion of this sport.
Written in a lively and accessible manner, Ballroom Dance and Glamour will delight all dancers, dance and fashion enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the skill and glamour of ballroom dance.
Based on years of research at international competitions, esteemed anthropologist, photographer and ballroom dancer Jonathan S. Marion provides a unique insight into this performance art, outlining the history and basics of ballroom and explaining its huge appeal today. Offering a visual journey into the world of dance, Ballroom Dance and Glamour illuminates the beauty, skill, intensity and passion of this sport.
Written in a lively and accessible manner, Ballroom Dance and Glamour will delight all dancers, dance and fashion enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the skill and glamour of ballroom dance.
Jonathan S. Marion is Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at California State University, San Marcos, USA and an adjunct faculty member at San Diego State University and at Palomar College, USA. He is also an accomplished ballroom dancer.
Acknowledgements
PHOTOGRAPHING BALLROOM
How the Book Came About
The Ethics
The Photography
The Images
Photographing Ballroom
BALLROOM DANCING: AN INTRODUCTION
History and Culture
Genres
Dancers
Costuming
Competitions
RHYTHM
SMOOTH
LATIN
STANDARD
Appendix 1
References
Zusatzinfo | 120 colour illus |
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Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 219 x 276 mm |
Gewicht | 757 g |
Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Tanzen / Tanzsport | |
ISBN-10 | 1-4725-8073-7 / 1472580737 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4725-8073-3 / 9781472580733 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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