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What The Eye Hears: A History Of Tap Dancing
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Finalist For The National Book Critics Circle Award In Nonfictionwinner Of Anisfieldwolf Book Awardmagisterial, Revelatory, Andmost Suitablyentertaining, What The Eye Hears Offers An Authoritative Account Of The Great American Art Of Tap Dancing. Brian Seibert, A Dance Critic For The New York Times, Begins By Exploring Tap'S Origins As A Hybrid Of The Jig And Clog Dancing From The British Isles And Dances Brought From Africa By Slaves. He Tracks Tap'S Transfer To The Stage Through Blackface Minstrelsy And Charts Its Growth As A Cousin To Jazz In The Vaudeville Circuits And Nightclubs Of The Early Twentieth Century. Seibert Chronicles Tap'S Spread To Ubiquity On Broadway And In Hollywood, Analyzes Its Decline After World War Ii, And Celebrates Its Rediscovery And Reinvention By New Generations Of American And International Performers. In The Process, We Discover How The History Of Tap Dancing Is Central To Any Meaningful Account Of American Popular Culture. This Is A Story With A Huge Cast Of Characters, From Master Juba (It Was Probably A Performance Of His In A Five Points Cellar That Charles Dickens Described In American Notes For General Circulation) Through Bill Robinson And Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire And Ginger Rogers, And Gene Kelly And Paul Draper To Gregory Hines And Savion Glover. Seibert Traces The Stylistic Development Of Tap Through Individual Practitioners, Vividly Depicting Dancers Both Well Remembered And Now Obscure. And He Illuminates The Cultural Exchange Between Blacks And Whites Over Centuries, The Interplay Of Imitation And Theft, As Well As The Moving Story Of Africanamericans In Show Business, Wielding Enormous Influence As They Grapple With The Pain And Pride Of A Complicated Legacy. What The Eye Hears Teaches Us To See And Hear The Entire History Of Tap In Its Every Step.
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- Q: What is the title of this book? A: The title of the book is 'What the Eye Hears: A History of Tap Dancing'.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has six hundred twenty-four pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is hardcover.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Brian Seibert, a dance critic for The New York Times.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions are six point three five inches long, one point eight six inches wide, and nine point two nine inches high.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: Yes, this book can be suitable for older children interested in dance history.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: This book explores themes of cultural exchange, the history of tap dance, and the influence of African-Americans in show business.
- Q: How can I use this book for research? A: This book can be used for research on the history of tap dancing and its cultural significance in American popular culture.
- Q: Is this book recommended for dance students? A: Yes, it is highly recommended for dance students and enthusiasts to understand tap dance's history and evolution.
- Q: What should I do to keep this book in good condition? A: To keep this book in good condition, store it upright in a dry place and avoid direct sunlight.
- Q: Can this book be a gift for a dance lover? A: Yes, this book makes a thoughtful gift for anyone passionate about dance and its history.
- Q: What if my book arrives damaged? A: If your book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange.
- Q: Is this book available in digital format? A: No, the details provided do not indicate if this book is available in digital format.
- Q: What awards has this book won? A: This book is a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction and has won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award.
- Q: How can I learn more about tap dancing after reading this book? A: After reading this book, you can explore further by attending tap dance classes or watching performances.
- Q: Does this book contain illustrations or photographs? A: The provided details do not specify if this book contains illustrations or photographs.