This book investigates the roles of sex and gender in cultural worlds, analyzing how these dimensions shape cultural practices, representations, and institutions.

Céline Roux examines the developments and challenges of performative dance in the French choreographic field from 1993 to 2003, highlighting key trends and transformations during this period.

This edited volume explores the role of women and feminist networks in the transmission and mediation of the arts, offering a historical perspective on their contributions and influence.

Jocelyne Vaysse investigates the intersection of dance, health, and disability, focusing on how artistic bodily mediations can contribute to well-being and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Brett A. Berlíner explores the representation and perception of the exotic Black Other in Jazz Age France, analyzing the cultural and social dynamics of desire and otherness during this period.

Brenda Dixon-Gottschild traces the evolution of the Black dancing body in American culture, from stereotypical representations to the emergence of cool aesthetics in dance.

This edited volume explores the connections between dance and politics, highlighting struggles, corporeality, and performativity as key themes in understanding dance’s political dimensions.

Sylvia Faure provides a historical sociology of the choreographic field, examining the relationships between the body, knowledge, and power within the context of dance.

This book captures a conversation between Maguy Marin and Olivier Neveux, delving into the essence of contemporary dance and performance, exploring themes of artistic expression and societal impact.

Huxley and Burt examine the interplay between dance, modernism, and modernity, analyzing how dance has evolved and contributed to modernist thought and contemporary cultural expressions.

Mark Franko explores the relationship between modernist dance and political performance, highlighting how dance has been used as a medium for political expression and social commentary.

Susan Manning investigates the intersections of race and dance, particularly focusing on modern dance and its relationship with African American cultural expressions and racial identity.