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Alien Bodies

Representations of Modernity, 'Race' and Nation in Early Modern Dance

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Ramsay Burt

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232 pages
9 hours of reading

Art & Culture
Theater

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Focusing on the evolution of dance in Germany, France, and the United States during the 1920s and 1930s, the book explores the interplay between ballet and modern dance, as well as their representations in cinema and Revue. Ramsay Burt analyzes the contributions of diverse artists, including European, African American, and white American performers, highlighting the cultural and artistic exchanges that shaped this vibrant period in dance history.