Prime Movers: The Makers of Modern Dance in America is a 1977 book about the history of modern dance in the United States.
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| Author | Joseph H. Mazo |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Modern dance |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | William Morrow and Company |
Publication date | 1977 |
| Pages | 322 |
| ISBN | 9780688030780 |
Publication edit
The book was written by former The New York Times dance critic Joseph H. Mazo was published by William Morrow and Company in 1977.[1] The book details the history of modern dance, starting with Loie Fuller and ending with Twyla Tharp. The book's dust jacket says that "it makes American modern dance comprehensible, approachable, accessible — and fun."[2]
Reception edit
Danielle A. Warnes of Southtown Star wrote that the book "provides unexpected insights into the backgrounds that "made" his dancers."[3] Kirkus Reviews said that Mazo never mentions what the 11 featured choreographers exactly did and that "a good review of these major figures still remains to be written."[4]
References edit
- ^ Kline, Betsy (March 2, 1977). "Dance movement traced". The Pittsburgh Press – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ross, Janice (June 28, 1977). "New books on dance". The Berkeley Gazette – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Warnes, Daniel A. (February 13, 1977). "Dictionaries About Dance". Southtown Star – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Prime Movers: The Makers of Modern Dance in America". Kirkus Reviews. February 1, 1976. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
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