DNCE 1017 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: In Living Color, Heteronormativity, African-American History
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Historical context: 1863: emancipation proclamation juke joints: practices contributed to 1950s dance culture dance clubs started by african americans, 1945: wwii ends. Rock and roll related to bi-racial youth culture. Continues to shift the perspective of black bodies and contributions, but segregation is still prominent at this time: perceived value: tv is a marketplace for showcasing tends in fashion, dance and music. Dance fads give insight into sociocultural ideas of the time. Examples: the madison and the twist: the madison (1957): first nationwide dance fad line dance popularized in baltimore on buddy dean show. Communal activity that displays individualism: the twist (1960): most widespread and prominent dance fad. Non-contact couples dance, popularized on american bandstand. Original song was created into a whitenized cover by chubby checker. Move toward individualistic dancing, coupling based on orientation not physical contact: commonalities: emphasis on both individual and community, both originated as african american songs and dances.
