| A brief history of Twirlin': The When The How and The Who Contributor(s): Keith, James Felton (Author), Daniels, Kwesi (Author) |
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ISBN: 061543908X ISBN-13: 9780615439082 Publisher: Think Enxit Press OUR PRICE: $23.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 21st Century |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.32 lbs) 116 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Twirlin' is a derivative of stepping, or step-dancing, in which a cane is used as a prop. This text covers the historical and recent account of how the a cultural trend transformed into a skill-set embraced by millions as a new art. Briefly tracing the culture surrounding the cane to tribal traditions indigenous to the Africa and Europe, this text links the influence of affluent wardrobe in early-industrial America's influence on the first generation emancipated African-American intellectuals. Finally, it addresses the information age's, YouTube revolution of documenting and sharing technique far beyond the physical bounds of the Kanemaster's travel schedule. Twirlin', like any artistic skill-set, will always be a work in progress, searching for the next great achievement in complexity and style. This volume is the first of its kind and commences an age of recognition for, what some are calling, a "lost art". The authors of Twirlin' are just a part of the optimistic few that are looking forward to what tomorrow brings. |