History of Contemporary Dance in Modern China (1840-1996)

Author: Wang Kefen
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Publish Date: 2001-03-20
Features: A History of Contemporary Dance in Modern China documents the development of Chinese dance art from 1840 to 1996 over 150 years. I believe this is a very important academic work that fills the in the discipline of dance history. In terms of writing methodology, the authors strive for accurate and comprehensive historical records, combining theory with practice. The language is both vivid and fluent, as well as profound yet accessible, making this complex and ever-changing history of dance not only possess significant documentary and historical value but also integrate knowledge, academia, and readability. This work also dedicates ample space to documenting the development of dance in Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as the efforts and contributions of overseas Chinese and Chinese-American dance enthusiasts in promoting traditional Chinese dance culture and advancing the development of world dance. This is also a very meaningful endeavor.