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Ballroom dancing
FromThinking Allowed
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Ballroom dancing: Laurie Taylor explores its social history and sexual politics with Hilary French, Professor of Design Studies at Bath Spa University and author of a new book which charts the evolution of a form of dance which originated in upper class, private balls but became a mass, working class pastime in the early 20th century. From Hollywood movies to Mecca dance halls. What explains its rise and fall and rise again, in the current moment? They're joined by Vicki Harman, Reader in Sociology at University of Surrey, who unpacks the intriguing appeal of ballroom in the light of changing gender norms which question the notion that a man should 'lead'.
Producer: Jayne Egerton
Producer: Jayne Egerton
Released:
Jun 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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