pillowcases & pillow shams
ballroom boogie shimmy sham shake a social and popular dance reader
p this dynamic collection documents the rich and varied history of social dance and the multiple styles it has generated while drawing on some of the most current forms of critical and theoretical inquiry . the essays cover different historical periods and styles ; encompass regional influences from north and south america britain europe and africa ; and emphasize a variety of methodological approaches including ethnography anthropology gender studies and critical race theory . while social dance is defined primarily as dance performed by the public in ballrooms clubs dance halls and other meeting spots contributors also examine social dances symbiotic relationship with popular theatrical stage dance forms . br contributors are elizabeth aldrich barbara cohen stratyner yvonne daniel sherril dodds lisa doolittle david f. garcia nadine george graves jurretta jordan heckscher constance valis hill karen w. hubbard tim lawrence julie malnig carol martin juliet mcmains terry monaghan halifu osumare sally r. sommer may gwin waggoner tim wall and christina zanfagna . br