Dancing Mestizo Modernisms: Choreographing Postcolonial and Postrevolutionary Mexico

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Through extensive archival research and the lens of choreography, this work explores the role of dance and embodiment in shaping Mexico's identity from the aftermath of the War of Independence to the postrevolutionary period. Jose Reynoso delves into the persistent influence of colonial logics on the interactions among dancers, artists, and officials, revealing how these dynamics helped redefine racial, social, cultural, and national identities in a rapidly changing society.