Reprise: on dance ethnography

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An analysis is presented on the use of the body to communicate, and ways in which rhythm and movement become a form of language. The article focuses on the Tortugas fiesta of New Mexico, and includes verbal accounts from dancers describing their experiences along with historical and religious references.

author: Sklar, Deidre
Psychological aspects, Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Language and languages, New Mexico, Critical Essay, Dance festivals, Nonverbal communication, Movement, Aesthetics of, Rhythm, Mind and body, Movement aesthetics

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Spreading the net

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An attempt is made to expand the research and writing works so that dance ethnologist becomes more relevant outside the dance field. Few areas that can provide better possibilities for future research are also listed.

author: Shay, Anthony
Criticism and interpretation, Ethnologists

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Toward cross-cultural conversation on bodily knowledge

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Three reasons are listed for comparing movement-as-thinking cross-culturally. It helps in exploring movement knowledge from different cultural standpoints.

author: Sklar, Deidre
Cross-cultural studies, Cross cultural studies

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subjects list: United States, Research, Evaluation, Dancing, Dance, Ethnology
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