Brownface: representations of Latin-ness in dancesport

Article Abstract:

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.

Europe, Asia, Influence, Ballroom dancing, Latin American culture

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Toward cross-cultural conversation on bodily knowledge

Article Abstract:

Three reasons are listed for comparing movement-as-thinking cross-culturally. It helps in exploring movement knowledge from different cultural standpoints.

Cross-cultural studies, Cross cultural studies

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Speaking back

Article Abstract:

The ideas relating to hybridity are explained. It is assumed to be position signals an inclusive, nonintrusive acceptance of a multiplicity of differences.

Dance criticism

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