This book is a must-read for anyone passionate about dance. With fresh new perspectives on classic and modern dance forms, it offers a comprehensive understanding of the art from a global and contemporary standpoint. The inclusion of important articles from the first edition, along with twenty new works by leading critical voices, makes it a valuable resource for dance enthusiasts who want to dive deeper into the discipline. The thematic sections and editorial introductions provide clear guidance and further reading suggestions, enhancing the reader's engagement with the content. Get ready to explore dance in all its forms and uncover its significance in history and society.

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The second edition of The Routledge Dance Studies Reader offers fresh critical perspectives on classic and modern dance forms, including ballroom, tango, Hip-hop, site-specific performance, and disability in dance. Alexandra Carter and Janet O’Shea deliver a substantially revised and updated collection of key texts, featuring an enlightening new introduction, which tracks differing approaches to dance studies. Important articles from the first edition are accompanied by twenty new works by leading critical voices. The articles are presented in five thematic sections, each with a new editorial introduction and further reading. Sections cover: The Routledge Dance Studies Reader gives readers access to over thirty essential texts on dance and provides expert guidance on their critical context. It is a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding dance from a global and contemporary perspective.

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