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"Social Dancing in America"

 

Sensational new book chronicles Social Dancing from 1607 - 2000!

 

Veteran Swing dancer, Ralph Giordano, spent years gathering historical information to create this definitive two-volume publication about the history of Social dancing in America.  It is the most comprehensive study ever undertaken and includes

references to our own "First Lady of West Coast Swing", Skippy Blair", as well as other prominent dancers from the World of Swing.

 

 

KEY FEATURES

  • Hardcover

  • Gloss photo imagery on entire Book Cover

  • Extensive photos and illustrations throughout

  • Comprehensive listing of dance movies dance-by-dance

SELECTIONS

  • Volume I (1607-1900) - "Fair Terpsichore to the Ghost Dance" - 358 pages

  • Volume II (1901-2000) - "Lindy Hop to Hip-Hop" - 403 pages

COST

  • Volume I = $85.00

  • Volume II = $85.00

  • Combined set = $149.95

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MESSAGE TO USA SWING NET MEMBERS


Learn how West Coast Swing evolved from Charleston to Lindy Hop to its present form.  Learn how American Bandstand, Soul Train, Dance Fever, and MTV influenced trends in dance styles from the Rock 'n Roll Generation to Disco, Break-dance and Hip-Hop.  Learn how dances from other countries influenced America's most popular dances.  Learn how Social Expression in America manifested itself through dance throughout our history.  This book covers it all - decade by decade, dance by dance.  It is a must-have reference for all serious dancers and dance instructors.

 

Online orders: Greenwood Publishing


 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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