Tuesday Trivia: Dance! This thread has relaxed standards—we invite everyone to participate!

by AlanSnooring

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For this round, let’s look at: Dance! This week, let's do an eclectic celebration of movement! We can do Fosse, Fosse, Fosse! We can do Martha Graham, Martha Graham, Martha Graham! Or Twyla, Twyla, Twyla! Or Michael Kidd, Michael Kidd, Michael Kidd, Michael Kidd! Or Madonna, Madonna, Madonna!... and we don't have to keep it all inside! And you don't have to leave your friends behind! Let's celebrate everything about that glorious act when movement becomes dance.

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What recommendations do ppl have for books or film on the history of dance, ideally emphasising the changes in technique over time?

e.g. how ballet started, how it's changed over time to have more turnout

e.g. how lindy hop was the originator of other swing style dances, and what the changes in style were