Uday Shankar and His Transcultural Experimentations: Dancing Modernity (1st ed. 2022) (Transnational Theatre Histories)

By: Urmimala Sarkar Munsi

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Synopsis: This monograph presents a specific experience of modernity within the context of Indian dance by looking at the transcultural journey of Indian dancer / choreographer Uday Shankar (1900b – 1977d). His popularity in Europe and America as an Oriental male dancer in the first half of the 20th century, and his worldwide recognition as the Ambassador of Indian culture, are brought into a historiographical perspective within the cultural and social reforms of early twentieth century India. By exploring his artistic journey beyond India in the period between the two world wars, and his experience of dance making, presentational technique and representation of India through various phases of his life, a path is forged to understanding the emergence of modernity in Indian dance.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783030932244
Related ISBNs:: 9783030932237
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 07/04/22
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.