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Steppin' on the blues

the visible rhythms of African American dance
1996
A history of the African-American contribution to dance, discussing the role of dance during slavery, its place in the minstrel and traveling shows, its connection to the big band sound, and contemporary reinterpretations of African-American movement in vocal harmony groups, marching bands, and Greek step teams.
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