Contemporary Dance in Cuba: Tecnica Cubana as Revolutionary Movement (Paperback)

from anothersheart

Very slow read as it is a collection of essays rather than a book to be read straight through. I found myself reading about and essay a week and thinking it over in a more critical means than a typical novel. I actually forwarded it to one of my professors as I think she will love and appreciate ...

from bookwyrmm

An interesting and informative look at Cuba and Cuban politics and culture as seen through the eyes of a dancer. While this does focus on dance, it is more about the state of affairs in Cuba.

from artistlibrarian

Suki John has written a well-researched yet personal memoir on a contemporary dance movement in Cuba. Tecnica Cubana is both an art form and a political entity; it requires an understanding of many dance practices as well as knowing popular Cuban culture. Ms. John's frequent travels to the island...

from GrrlLovesBooks

Politics and dance interlace in this informative book. A good read for dance enthusiasts and those interested in Cuba.

from kekmrs

This book is a succession of dance theory essays related to how Cuba formed her modern dance style. As a result of the academic theory it reads a little slow. John had the opportunity to travel to Cuba at least four times. The first time was in 1973 as a teenager where she had the chance to work ...