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Tap For The Times: A Study Of Contemporary Tap Dance, Elise Wilham
Tap For The Times: A Study Of Contemporary Tap Dance, Elise Wilham
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Tap dance is an American art form that began with the blending of traditional dance styles from English and Irish immigrants and African slaves. Throughout the 20th century, tap dance developed many styles in response to cultural changes that took place. Contemporary tap dance emerged in the latter half of that century and continues developing today with the fusion of other dance genres and new technologies. This research examines tap dance history to create an understanding of how it developed through a historical lens and analyzes the current approaches applied to the artform along with the characteristics and creative processes …
Steps In Time: An Exploration Of Tap Dance Education, Sara Pecina
Steps In Time: An Exploration Of Tap Dance Education, Sara Pecina
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Tap dance is an indigenous American art form that not only holds a valuable presence in the world of entertainment but also boasts an important historical background. From the slave quarters on plantations to Hollywood’s silver screen, the development of tap dance mirrors the story of American history. Tap dance must be preserved because of its cultural significance in American history; likewise, it is imperative for dancers to understand its development in order to appreciate the art and for today’s artists to continue the growth and presence of tap dance in America. However, many dance educators today focus solely on …
Grappling With Scholarship On Pro Wrestling: Comparative Media Studies Inside The Ring., Sam Ford
Grappling With Scholarship On Pro Wrestling: Comparative Media Studies Inside The Ring., Sam Ford
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
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