Black dance in America
Subtitle: a history through its people
By: by James Haskins.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: T.Y. Crowell
Published: 1990
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
Subjects: African American dance -- History -- Juvenile literature; African American dance
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Surveys the history of black dance in America, from its beginnings with the ritual dances of African slaves, through tap and modern dance to break dancing. Includes brief biographies of influential dancers and companies.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 216-217.
Videography: p. 218-222.
Includes index.