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Tap roots : the early history of tap dancing / by Mark Knowles.
| Author/creator | Knowles, Mark, 1954- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2002. |
| Description | xiii, 269 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Pt. 1. Primary influences. Irish influences ; English influences ; African influences ; Dance in the West Indies ; Dance in New Orleans ; Dance on the plantation ; Slave religion and the ring shout ; Dispersion of African-American dances -- Pt. 2. Theatrical influences. Early theatrical developments ; "Daddy" Rice ; The King of Diamonds and Master Juba ; The Virginia minstrels ; The development of the minstrel show ; Black minstrelsy and musical theatre ; Other forms of entertainment ; Vaudeville ; English music hall ; Women on the stage -- Pt. 3. Other influences. Indian, Gypsy, and Spanish influences ; German and Shaker influences ; Native American influences ; American country dance ; Conclusions. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-257) and index. |
| LCCN | 2002000751 |
| ISBN | 0786412674 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780786412679 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV1794 .K67 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |