The Dances of India: A General Guide and a User's Handbook - Softcover

Massey, Reginald; Massey, Jamila

9780948725050: The Dances of India: A General Guide and a User's Handbook

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0948725052 ISBN 13: 9780948725050

Publisher: Tricolour Books, 1988

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. 1989, clean bright copy

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Synopsis:

The various dances of India are now better known on the international scene. Even dancers of non-Indian origin are studying Indian dance forms and some have attained commendably high standards. While providing the general reader and the specialist with a background of Indian culture, religion and aesthetics, this book should interest dancers specializing in Indian styles, whether these dancers reside in India or abroad, and irrespective of their ethnic origins. The many classical styles and schools of Indian dancing are considered and training techniques discussed, as are the methods of the great gurus. The dance enthusiast is also told what to expect during programmes of particular dance styles. There is, in addition, an overview of India's many folk dances. A comprehensive list of dancers, teachers and dance organizations, with their addresses, completes this authoritative volume on one of India's most valuable contributions to culture. Reginald Massey has contributed to "The Encyclopaedia of Dance and Ballet" and "Everyman Encyclopaedia". Jamila Massey is the author of "The Immigrants" and "The Music of India".

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