Description
Dance is a phenomenon that has accompanied humanity since time immemorial and knows no boundaries. This lavishly illustrated publication captures the history of dance from ancient times, recorded in prehistoric cave paintings, through journeys in castles and chateaus, as well as rural celebrations and taverns, to social dances in the twentieth century and the tradition of ball seasons. It highlights the dance specifics of various cultures, notes which dances have disappeared, which have survived and why, what the most popular dances were in the Czech basin, and how the rules of etiquette evolved. It also includes profiles of well-known personalities and a glimpse behind the scenes with a number of colorful anecdotes and interesting facts.
Information
Author: Škápíková Jitka, Degen Milan, Chlopčík Zdeněk
Publication date: September 6, 2021
Manufacturer: Euromedia Group, a.s.
Genres: Theater and film, Czech and slovak fiction, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Art and architecture, Fiction
Pages: 208
ISBN/EAN: 9788024275659