Country & Western Dance - Couverture rigide

Giordano, Ralph G.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0313365547 ISBN 13 : 9780313365546

Editeur : Greenwood Press, 2010

Synopsis

A fun, fact-filled, and thoroughly researched journey of country and western dancing from the roots of Western Swing to Hank Williams, the Urban Cowboy two-step of John Travolta, and the nationwide sensation of country line dancing.
Country & Western Dance turns the spotlight on a uniquely American form of dance, one that has been scuffing the floorboards for nearly a century but is often overlooked.

Fun, lively, and thoroughly researched, this revealing volume tells the full story of country and western dance music from the days of Bob Wills and Tulsa to Oklahoma's Cain's Ballroom to John Travolta and Gilley's of Houston, Texas. Each chapter provides information on the historical roots of the most popular country and western dances as well as the pioneers of the music of a particular era, all in the context of changing cultural, social, political, and economic forces in America. The book also examines the seminal impact of radio, television, and the movies in helping spread the music, the moves, and the good times on the country dance floor.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ralph G. Giordano is a professional registered architect in the state of New York, a history teacher at Msgr. Farrell High School in Staten Island, and an adjunct professor of American Studies at the City University of New York.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Greenwood Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0313365547
• ISBN 13: 9780313365546
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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