Author: Hélène Neveu Kringelbach
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 1782381481
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Senegal has played a central role in contemporary dance due to its rich performing traditions, as well as strong state patronage of the arts, first under French colonialism and later in the postcolonial era. In the 1980s, when the Senegalese economy was in decline and state fundingwithdrawn, European agencies used the performing arts as a tool in diplomacy. This had a profound impact on choreographic production and arts markets throughout Africa. In Senegal, choreographic performers have taken to contemporary dance, while continuing to engage with neo-traditional performance, regional genres like the sabar, and the popular dances they grew up with. A historically informed ethnography of creativity, agency, and the fashioning of selves through the different life stages in urban Senegal, this book explores the significance of this multiple engagement with dance in a context of economic uncertainty and rising concerns over morality in the public space.
Dance Circles
Author: Hélène Neveu Kringelbach
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 1782381481
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Senegal has played a central role in contemporary dance due to its rich performing traditions, as well as strong state patronage of the arts, first under French colonialism and later in the postcolonial era. In the 1980s, when the Senegalese economy was in decline and state fundingwithdrawn, European agencies used the performing arts as a tool in diplomacy. This had a profound impact on choreographic production and arts markets throughout Africa. In Senegal, choreographic performers have taken to contemporary dance, while continuing to engage with neo-traditional performance, regional genres like the sabar, and the popular dances they grew up with. A historically informed ethnography of creativity, agency, and the fashioning of selves through the different life stages in urban Senegal, this book explores the significance of this multiple engagement with dance in a context of economic uncertainty and rising concerns over morality in the public space.
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 1782381481
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Senegal has played a central role in contemporary dance due to its rich performing traditions, as well as strong state patronage of the arts, first under French colonialism and later in the postcolonial era. In the 1980s, when the Senegalese economy was in decline and state fundingwithdrawn, European agencies used the performing arts as a tool in diplomacy. This had a profound impact on choreographic production and arts markets throughout Africa. In Senegal, choreographic performers have taken to contemporary dance, while continuing to engage with neo-traditional performance, regional genres like the sabar, and the popular dances they grew up with. A historically informed ethnography of creativity, agency, and the fashioning of selves through the different life stages in urban Senegal, this book explores the significance of this multiple engagement with dance in a context of economic uncertainty and rising concerns over morality in the public space.
Chronoclysm
Author: CJ Moseley
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326036351
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The stunning conclusion to the Paradox War: Desi, Garner and Teucoi battle to survive in a universe that is coming apart at the seams. Desi quickly learns that she has not won the war. Norridi and Garner escaped her trap and are still continuing the war against her and her friends. Meanwhile Teucoi learns about the city in the centre of the Lea and the Dæmons that besiege it. Each side of the War races back in time trying to secure the timeline for themselves in a conclusion that redefines the very nature of reality. Before the end of the book, each character has faced the same choice, with death being at least one of the options.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326036351
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The stunning conclusion to the Paradox War: Desi, Garner and Teucoi battle to survive in a universe that is coming apart at the seams. Desi quickly learns that she has not won the war. Norridi and Garner escaped her trap and are still continuing the war against her and her friends. Meanwhile Teucoi learns about the city in the centre of the Lea and the Dæmons that besiege it. Each side of the War races back in time trying to secure the timeline for themselves in a conclusion that redefines the very nature of reality. Before the end of the book, each character has faced the same choice, with death being at least one of the options.
Corporealities
Author: Susan Foster
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134808321
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A ground-breaking collection of essays that bring dance into the cultural studies mainstream, exploring the many ways we use our bodies as substantial, vital constituents of cultural reality.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134808321
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A ground-breaking collection of essays that bring dance into the cultural studies mainstream, exploring the many ways we use our bodies as substantial, vital constituents of cultural reality.
Dancing in the Streets
Author: Barbara Ehrenreich
Publisher: Metropolitan Books
ISBN: 1429904658
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
From the bestselling social commentator and cultural historian comes Barbara Ehrenreich's fascinating exploration of one of humanity's oldest traditions: the celebration of communal joy In the acclaimed Blood Rites, Barbara Ehrenreich delved into the origins of our species' attraction to war. Here, she explores the opposite impulse, one that has been so effectively suppressed that we lack even a term for it: the desire for collective joy, historically expressed in ecstatic revels of feasting, costuming, and dancing. Ehrenreich uncovers the origins of communal celebration in human biology and culture. Although sixteenth-century Europeans viewed mass festivities as foreign and "savage," Ehrenreich shows that they were indigenous to the West, from the ancient Greeks' worship of Dionysus to the medieval practice of Christianity as a "danced religion." Ultimately, church officials drove the festivities into the streets, the prelude to widespread reformation: Protestants criminalized carnival, Wahhabist Muslims battled ecstatic Sufism, European colonizers wiped out native dance rites. The elites' fear that such gatherings would undermine social hierarchies was justified: the festive tradition inspired French revolutionary crowds and uprisings from the Caribbean to the American plains. Yet outbreaks of group revelry persist, as Ehrenreich shows, pointing to the 1960s rock-and-roll rebellion and the more recent "carnivalization" of sports. Original, exhilarating, and deeply optimistic, Dancing in the Streets concludes that we are innately social beings, impelled to share our joy and therefore able to envision, even create, a more peaceable future. "Fascinating . . . An admirably lucid, level-headed history of outbreaks of joy from Dionysus to the Grateful Dead."—Terry Eagleton, The Nation
Publisher: Metropolitan Books
ISBN: 1429904658
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
From the bestselling social commentator and cultural historian comes Barbara Ehrenreich's fascinating exploration of one of humanity's oldest traditions: the celebration of communal joy In the acclaimed Blood Rites, Barbara Ehrenreich delved into the origins of our species' attraction to war. Here, she explores the opposite impulse, one that has been so effectively suppressed that we lack even a term for it: the desire for collective joy, historically expressed in ecstatic revels of feasting, costuming, and dancing. Ehrenreich uncovers the origins of communal celebration in human biology and culture. Although sixteenth-century Europeans viewed mass festivities as foreign and "savage," Ehrenreich shows that they were indigenous to the West, from the ancient Greeks' worship of Dionysus to the medieval practice of Christianity as a "danced religion." Ultimately, church officials drove the festivities into the streets, the prelude to widespread reformation: Protestants criminalized carnival, Wahhabist Muslims battled ecstatic Sufism, European colonizers wiped out native dance rites. The elites' fear that such gatherings would undermine social hierarchies was justified: the festive tradition inspired French revolutionary crowds and uprisings from the Caribbean to the American plains. Yet outbreaks of group revelry persist, as Ehrenreich shows, pointing to the 1960s rock-and-roll rebellion and the more recent "carnivalization" of sports. Original, exhilarating, and deeply optimistic, Dancing in the Streets concludes that we are innately social beings, impelled to share our joy and therefore able to envision, even create, a more peaceable future. "Fascinating . . . An admirably lucid, level-headed history of outbreaks of joy from Dionysus to the Grateful Dead."—Terry Eagleton, The Nation
The Concise Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 1
Author: Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136095705
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 786
Book Description
The Concise Garland Encyclopedia of World Music comprises two volumes, and can only be purchased as the two-volume set. To purchase the set please go to: http://www.routledge.com/9780415972932
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136095705
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 786
Book Description
The Concise Garland Encyclopedia of World Music comprises two volumes, and can only be purchased as the two-volume set. To purchase the set please go to: http://www.routledge.com/9780415972932
A Family Embraced with Tragedy
Author: Chris McMullan
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450245641
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Imagine being in love at 14. Conflict raises in your country. As war is declared you are faced with an ultimate choice. Put yourself in a battlefield facing a relative on the opposing side. Would you run or perhaps fight? Characters in the story have to cope with these issues. 14 yr. old Pete deals with a frightening dream of Robert's death in battle, whom is his older brother. Against his mother's decision, Pete run's away from home to join Robert's confederate regiment. Pete's love, Michelle, cuts her hair disguising herself as a man to follow him. He is unaware of her identity. Pete's dream becomes more frightful and haunting as they travel in search of his brother. Does he and his love make it? Will Pete find closure with his haunting dream? If they were to become soldiers, will they escape the dreadful fate Michelle foresees? Find out in this novel, A Family Embraced with Tragedy. Warning the book is tragic, suspenseful, and contains graphic content.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450245641
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Imagine being in love at 14. Conflict raises in your country. As war is declared you are faced with an ultimate choice. Put yourself in a battlefield facing a relative on the opposing side. Would you run or perhaps fight? Characters in the story have to cope with these issues. 14 yr. old Pete deals with a frightening dream of Robert's death in battle, whom is his older brother. Against his mother's decision, Pete run's away from home to join Robert's confederate regiment. Pete's love, Michelle, cuts her hair disguising herself as a man to follow him. He is unaware of her identity. Pete's dream becomes more frightful and haunting as they travel in search of his brother. Does he and his love make it? Will Pete find closure with his haunting dream? If they were to become soldiers, will they escape the dreadful fate Michelle foresees? Find out in this novel, A Family Embraced with Tragedy. Warning the book is tragic, suspenseful, and contains graphic content.
A Louvre of Verse
Author: Martin Mohammad Forouzani
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 0980238013
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
For Martin Foroz, this volume reflects on the gallery of classic American and English poets whose voices have inspired him to develop a new voice of his own. Poe, Thomas, Pound, Eliot, Shelley, Yeats, Whitman, Ginsberg, Gray, Emerson...they have expanded his perceptions and concepts now that he is in his 50s. He has lived the narratives and the verse dramas arranged here in two parts. But for him, it does not matter whether he is depicting true life stories or has plotted the characters and events. It's more important, he argues, that the reader recreates the multiple meanings in every piece of the Louvre. He invites the reader to participate in meaning making rather than looking for a clear or cliché message.
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 0980238013
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
For Martin Foroz, this volume reflects on the gallery of classic American and English poets whose voices have inspired him to develop a new voice of his own. Poe, Thomas, Pound, Eliot, Shelley, Yeats, Whitman, Ginsberg, Gray, Emerson...they have expanded his perceptions and concepts now that he is in his 50s. He has lived the narratives and the verse dramas arranged here in two parts. But for him, it does not matter whether he is depicting true life stories or has plotted the characters and events. It's more important, he argues, that the reader recreates the multiple meanings in every piece of the Louvre. He invites the reader to participate in meaning making rather than looking for a clear or cliché message.
Real-World Implementation of C# Design Patterns
Author: Bruce M. Van Horn II
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1803247959
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
Build robust applications in C# easily using effective and popular design patterns and best practices Key FeaturesRecognize solutions to common problems in software design with C#Explore real-world applications of design patterns that can be used in your everyday workGet to grips with 14 patterns and their design implementationsBook Description As a software developer, you need to learn new languages and simultaneously get familiarized with the programming paradigms and methods of leveraging patterns, as both a communications tool and an advantage when designing well-written, easy-to-maintain code. Design patterns, being a collection of best practices, provide the necessary wisdom to help you overcome common sets of challenges in object-oriented design and programming. This practical guide to design patterns helps C# developers put their programming knowledge to work. The book takes a hands-on approach to introducing patterns and anti-patterns, elaborating on 14 patterns along with their real-world implementations. Throughout the book, you'll understand the implementation of each pattern, as well as find out how to successfully implement those patterns in C# code within the context of a real-world project. By the end of this design patterns book, you'll be able to recognize situations that tempt you to reinvent the wheel, and quickly avoid the time and cost associated with solving common and well-understood problems with battle-tested design patterns. What you will learnGet to grips with patterns, and discover how to conceive and document themExplore common patterns that may come up in your everyday workRecognize common anti-patterns early in the processUse creational patterns to create flexible and robust object structuresEnhance class designs with structural patternsSimplify object interaction and behavior with behavioral patternsWho this book is for This book is for beginner and mid-level software developers who are looking to take their object-oriented programs or software designing skills to the next level by learning to leverage common patterns. A firm grasp of programming fundamentals and classical object-oriented programming (OOP) using languages like C#, C++, Objective-C, or Java is expected.
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1803247959
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
Build robust applications in C# easily using effective and popular design patterns and best practices Key FeaturesRecognize solutions to common problems in software design with C#Explore real-world applications of design patterns that can be used in your everyday workGet to grips with 14 patterns and their design implementationsBook Description As a software developer, you need to learn new languages and simultaneously get familiarized with the programming paradigms and methods of leveraging patterns, as both a communications tool and an advantage when designing well-written, easy-to-maintain code. Design patterns, being a collection of best practices, provide the necessary wisdom to help you overcome common sets of challenges in object-oriented design and programming. This practical guide to design patterns helps C# developers put their programming knowledge to work. The book takes a hands-on approach to introducing patterns and anti-patterns, elaborating on 14 patterns along with their real-world implementations. Throughout the book, you'll understand the implementation of each pattern, as well as find out how to successfully implement those patterns in C# code within the context of a real-world project. By the end of this design patterns book, you'll be able to recognize situations that tempt you to reinvent the wheel, and quickly avoid the time and cost associated with solving common and well-understood problems with battle-tested design patterns. What you will learnGet to grips with patterns, and discover how to conceive and document themExplore common patterns that may come up in your everyday workRecognize common anti-patterns early in the processUse creational patterns to create flexible and robust object structuresEnhance class designs with structural patternsSimplify object interaction and behavior with behavioral patternsWho this book is for This book is for beginner and mid-level software developers who are looking to take their object-oriented programs or software designing skills to the next level by learning to leverage common patterns. A firm grasp of programming fundamentals and classical object-oriented programming (OOP) using languages like C#, C++, Objective-C, or Java is expected.
Letters to Ellie
Author: Grandma Bea Goode
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491715456
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
There is no question that a relationship between a grandmother and grandchild is like no other. In Letters to Ellie, Grandma Bea Goode captures her granddaughter's humorous and loving world and brings it to life through her eyes, ultimately sharing a poignant glimpse into their special bond. Goode, who began journaling her experiences with her granddaughter when little "Ellie Cat" was just nine months old, shares details from her three-year journey as a loving observer while her granddaughter grew from a precious baby into a lively toddler. With the special attention of a grandmother, Goode narrates all Ellie's firsts, including pulling herself up, rolling the ball, and even mistakenly drinking from the cat's water dish. As Ellie grows and begins to explore the world around her, Goode describes what it is like to be a grandmother who revels in every shared moment with her granddaughter, no matter how big or small. Letters to Ellie is a compilation of favorite memories penned by a grandmother to her granddaughter highlighting the treasured and often overlooked moments in life.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491715456
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
There is no question that a relationship between a grandmother and grandchild is like no other. In Letters to Ellie, Grandma Bea Goode captures her granddaughter's humorous and loving world and brings it to life through her eyes, ultimately sharing a poignant glimpse into their special bond. Goode, who began journaling her experiences with her granddaughter when little "Ellie Cat" was just nine months old, shares details from her three-year journey as a loving observer while her granddaughter grew from a precious baby into a lively toddler. With the special attention of a grandmother, Goode narrates all Ellie's firsts, including pulling herself up, rolling the ball, and even mistakenly drinking from the cat's water dish. As Ellie grows and begins to explore the world around her, Goode describes what it is like to be a grandmother who revels in every shared moment with her granddaughter, no matter how big or small. Letters to Ellie is a compilation of favorite memories penned by a grandmother to her granddaughter highlighting the treasured and often overlooked moments in life.
History of dancing ring and Casino-Salsa
Author: Alan Silvano Borges
Publisher: Ediciones Cubanas
ISBN: 9597230798
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The experiences we describe in this book are part of our lives; we intend to offer an image of the surging of casino dancing and ring (Rueda) in Cuba. To do so, we have requested the experiences and anecdotes of the dancers who participated from the very prodigious beginning of a dance that is as Cuban as the palms, the sugar cane, the rum and the tobacco... ...We dedicate this book to ah the founders of casino dance and ring, who definitely are the creators of this dancing style, that later has been called Salsa in other countries. We will make it extensive to ah the professors, promoters, directors of casino rings and to the good dancers that are already hundreds of thousands in Cuba and ah over the world.
Publisher: Ediciones Cubanas
ISBN: 9597230798
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The experiences we describe in this book are part of our lives; we intend to offer an image of the surging of casino dancing and ring (Rueda) in Cuba. To do so, we have requested the experiences and anecdotes of the dancers who participated from the very prodigious beginning of a dance that is as Cuban as the palms, the sugar cane, the rum and the tobacco... ...We dedicate this book to ah the founders of casino dance and ring, who definitely are the creators of this dancing style, that later has been called Salsa in other countries. We will make it extensive to ah the professors, promoters, directors of casino rings and to the good dancers that are already hundreds of thousands in Cuba and ah over the world.