Brownface: representations of Latin-ness in dancesport
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Dancesport refers to ballroom dancing, which is a highly stylized version that is performed in competition circuits in countries like the U.S., Europe and Asia. Dancesport represents a utopian community that binds people of different castes, class, races and nationalities with the common interest in dance.
Publication Name: Dance Research Journal
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0149-7677
Year: 2001
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Toward cross-cultural conversation on bodily knowledge
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Three reasons are listed for comparing movement-as-thinking cross-culturally. It helps in exploring movement knowledge from different cultural standpoints.
Publication Name: Dance Research Journal
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0149-7677
Year: 2001
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Speaking back
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The ideas relating to hybridity are explained. It is assumed to be position signals an inclusive, nonintrusive acceptance of a multiplicity of differences.
Publication Name: Dance Research Journal
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0149-7677
Year: 2001
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