Moving History/Dancing Cultures: A Dance History Reader
Albright (dance, Oberlin Coll.; Choreographing Difference: The  Body and Identity in Contemporary Dance) and Dils (dance, Univ.  of North Carolina) have compiled an eclectic selection of  articles on the world of dance, covering historical,  theoretical, and international perspectives. A useful source for  academic dance programs, the book includes professors,  choreographers, anthropologists, and others among its  contributors. "The Belly Dance: Ancient Ritual to Cabaret  Performance" and "The Harsh and Splendid Heroines of Martha  Graham" are a few representative essays in a book that places a  strong emphasis on dance traditions from around the world.  Conceived as an alternative to the usual photocopied packet  handed out in many university dance classes, this book presents  a wide assortment of material in one volume. It also makes a  much-needed contribution to dance scholarship. Recommended for  academic libraries and specialized collections. Barbara  Kundanis, Batavia P.L., ILCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.