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Country & Western Dance

Ralph G. Giordano
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      A fun, fact-filled, and thoroughly researched journey of country and western dancing from the roots of Western Swing to Hank Williams, the Urban Cowboy two-step of John Travolta, and the nationwide sensation of country line dancing.Country & Western Dance turns the spotlight on a uniquely American form of dance, one that has been scuffing the floorboards for nearly a century but is often overlooked. Fun, lively, and thoroughly researched, this revealing volume tells the full story of country and western dance music from the days of Bob Wills and Tulsa to Oklahoma's Cain's Ballroom to John Travolta and Gilley's of Houston, Texas. Each chapter provides information on the historical roots of the most popular country and western dances as well as the pioneers of the music of a particular era, all in the context of changing cultural, social, political, and economic forces in America. The book also examines the seminal impact of radio, television, and the movies in helping spread the music, the moves, and the good times on the country dance floor.Includes never before published photographs of country and western dancingOffers a detailed bibliography of sources and references including a YouTube reference for dance shows such as "Club Dance," a TNN 1990s favorite
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Ralph G. Giordano EAN: 9780313365546 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 0 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: ABC-CLIO DATE PUBLISHED: 2010-07-20 CITY: GENRE: PERFORMING ARTS / Dance / Reference, REFERENCE / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture WIDTH: 0 cm SPINE:

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      United States of America, USA, Country and Western, Dance, Popular music, Popular culture

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      Ralph G. Giordano is a professional registered architect in the state of New York, a history teacher at Msgr. Farrell High School in Staten Island, and an adjunct professor of American Studies at the City University of New York.
      A fun, fact-filled, and thoroughly researched journey of country and western dancing from the roots of Western Swing to Hank Williams, the Urban Cowboy two-step of John Travolta, and the nationwide sensation of country line dancing.Country & Western Dance turns the spotlight on a uniquely American form of dance, one that has been scuffing the floorboards for nearly a century but is often overlooked. Fun, lively, and thoroughly researched, this revealing volume tells the full story of country and western dance music from the days of Bob Wills and Tulsa to Oklahoma's Cain's Ballroom to John Travolta and Gilley's of Houston, Texas. Each chapter provides information on the historical roots of the most popular country and western dances as well as the pioneers of the music of a particular era, all in the context of changing cultural, social, political, and economic forces in America. The book also examines the seminal impact of radio, television, and the movies in helping spread the music, the moves, and the good times on the country dance floor.Includes never before published photographs of country and western dancingOffers a detailed bibliography of sources and references including a YouTube reference for dance shows such as "Club Dance," a TNN 1990s favorite
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Ralph G. Giordano EAN: 9780313365546 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 0 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: ABC-CLIO DATE PUBLISHED: 2010-07-20 CITY: GENRE: PERFORMING ARTS / Dance / Reference, REFERENCE / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture WIDTH: 0 cm SPINE:

      Book Themes:

      United States of America, USA, Country and Western, Dance, Popular music, Popular culture

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      Ralph G. Giordano is a professional registered architect in the state of New York, a history teacher at Msgr. Farrell High School in Staten Island, and an adjunct professor of American Studies at the City University of New York.

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