This major new anthology of the minuet in the Nordic countries comprehensively explores the dance as a historical, social and cultural phenomenon. One of the most significant dances in Europe, with a strong symbolic significance in western dance culture and dance scholarship, the minuet has evolved a distinctive pathway in this region, which these rigorous and pioneering essays explore.
As well as situating the minaret in different national and cultural contexts, this collection marshals a vast number of sources, including images and films, to analyze the changes in the dance across time and among different classes. Following the development of the minuet into dance revival and historical dance movements of the twentieth century, this rich compendium draws together a distinguished group of scholars to stimulate fresh evaluations and new perspectives on the minuet in history and practice.
The Nordic Minuet: Royal Fashion and Peasant Tradition is essential reading for researchers, students and practitioners of dance; musicologists; and historical and folk dancers; it will be of interest to anybody who wants to learn more about this vibrant dance tradition.
By:
Egil Bakka, Petri Hoppu, Anne Fiskvik Imprint: Open Book Publishers Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 44mm
Weight: 1.284kg ISBN:9781800648159 ISBN 10: 1800648154 Pages: 588 Publication Date:25 April 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active