AMERICA DANCES! 1897-1948: A Collectors Edition of Social Dance in Film

AMERICA DANCES! 1897-1948: A Collectors Edition of Social Dance in Film
by Carol Teten

AMERICA DANCES! 1897-1948: A Collectors Edition of Social Dance in Film
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Actor: Al Minns, Irene and Vernon Castle, Leon James, Whitney's Lindy Hop
Director: Carol Teten
Brand: Repnet LLC
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 75 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-10-21
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Dancetime Publications

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Movie Review: An inspirational treasury that scholars and choreographers will find useful
Summary: 5 Stars

America Dances! 1897-1948: A Collector's Edition of Social Dance in Film is an archive of American film clips featuring dance, many of which are originally from the era of silent movies. From the "Comedy Cakewalk" and "Two Step" of the early 1900's, to the many variants of the Charleston in the 1920s, the Lindy Hop and the Jitterbug in the 1930's, to Rumba, and Conga in the 1940s, and much more, a vast plethora of dance styles and highlights have been preserved for posterity. An inspirational treasury that scholars and choreographers will find useful, and that fans of dance are sure to enjoy. 75 minutes.

Summary of AMERICA DANCES! 1897-1948: A Collectors Edition of Social Dance in Film

The America Dances DVD presents original film clips of Americans dancing iconic, vintage dances. Dancetime Publications has culled fascinating, incredible footage from multiple archives and libraries to create this astounding collection. A collectible treasure, America Dances! is a fascinating, original-source record of pivotal dance moments reflecting changing dance trends, expertise, and taste. A dance chronicle of our culture, this retrospective spans the panorama from average Americans dancing in newsreels to top quality performers who left a legacy of their moves across the ballroom floor. These film archives show rare footage of the African American and Latin dance heritage. More than 60 film clips from silent films, newsreels, instructional films, and feature films comprise this 75 minute video.
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