Tom Meisenhelder discusses the historical process of “othering” African bodies in precolonial Europe, examining the racial and cultural constructions that shaped European perceptions of Africans.
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.
This edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies in dance research, focusing on ethical considerations, research orientations, and practical approaches in the field.
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.
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.
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 edited volume explores the connections between dance and politics, highlighting struggles, corporeality, and performativity as key themes in understanding dance’s political dimensions.
This comprehensive handbook examines the intricate relationship between dance and politics, featuring contributions from various scholars that explore how dance reflects and influences political dynamics.
Dana Mills investigates the relationship between dance and politics, focusing on how dance transcends boundaries and contributes to political discourse and social change.
Isabelle Launay examines the poetic and political dimensions of dance repertoires, analyzing how choreographic works reflect and engage with social and political issues.
Randy Martin’s work explores the intersection of dance studies with theoretical and political discourse, offering critical insights into how dance functions within broader cultural and political contexts.
Andre Lepecki delves into the politics of movement in contemporary dance, analyzing how performance practices can challenge and exhaust traditional notions of dance and bodily expression.