Traversing Tradition: Celebrating Dance in India

by Stephanie Burridge

Book Overview

Dance occupies a prestigious place in Indian performing arts, yet it curiously, to a large extent, has remained outside the arena of academic discourse. This book documents and celebrates the emergence of contemporary dance practice in India. Incorporating a multidisciplinary approach, it includes contributions from scholars, writers and commentators as well as short essays and interviews with Indian artists and performers; the latter add personal...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041561709X
• ISBN13: 9780415617093
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"