The wicked waltz and other scandalous dances: outrage at couple dancing in the 19th and early 20th centuries

"The book opens with a brief overview of anti-dance sentiment from around the fourth century to the present day. The waltz, perhaps the most beloved and most maligned social dance to come out of this period. It then explores the Charleston, the Tango, and Ragtime dances such as the Turkey Trot,...

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Main Author: Knowles, Mark (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. [u.a.] McFarland 2009
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"The book opens with a brief overview of anti-dance sentiment from around the fourth century to the present day. The waltz, perhaps the most beloved and most maligned social dance to come out of this period. It then explores the Charleston, the Tango, and Ragtime dances such as the Turkey Trot, Grizzly Bear, and Bunny Hug"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:IX, 262 S. Ill.
ISBN:9780786437085

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