Jonathan S. Marion

Ballroom Dance and Glamour (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

As the continued success of Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing reveals, the appetite for ballroom remains insatiable around the world. Ballroom Dance and Glamour offers a fascinating window into the global phenomenon of competitive dance. Including vibrant photographs and commentary, this book showcases the extraordinary costumes, glamorous dancers and elegance of the sport.

Based on years of research at international competitions, esteemed anthropologist, photographer and ballroom dancer Jonathan S. Marion provides a unique insight into this performance art, outlining the history and basics of ballroom and explaining its huge appeal today. Offering a visual journey into the world of dance, Ballroom Dance and Glamour illuminates the beauty, skill, intensity and passion of this sport.

Written in a lively and accessible manner, Ballroom Dance and Glamour will delight all dancers, dance and fashion enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the skill and glamour of ballroom dance.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Oktober 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472583376
• Artikelnr.: 41816560

Autorenporträt

Jonathan S. Marion is Assistant Professor at the Department of Anthropology at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA and President of the Society for Visual Anthropology (SVA).