Books Details
Author : Darlene O'Cadiz Pages : 276 pages Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
Language : ISBN-10 : 1516517288 ISBN-13 : 9781516517282
Books Descriptions
Dance and Cultural Diversity examines the art of dance within the context of different
cultures. In doing so, the readings in the text connect dance to academic disciplines
such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy. Based on the core
belief that dance is much more than a form of entertainment or artistic expression,
the text demonstrates that dance also has the power to provoke intellectual thought,
promote the communion of people from all social classes and walks of life, and reveal
the undeniable commonalities of the human experience, while also serving as a
valuable tool for expressing cultural diversity. The study of dance as presented in this
text transcends music and movement and becomes a study of humanity. The
chapters in Dance and Cultural Diversity explore the essence of dance, dance in
American Indian culture, Polynesian culture, African culture, and South American
culture, and the African influence on American dance. The book also covers dances of
East
