Social dancing in America: a history and reference

v. 1. Fair Terpsichore to the Ghost Dance, 1607-1900

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chronology of dance: The Minuet, Puritans and anti-dance reformation: 1607-1740

The Virginia Reel, George Washington, and the Waltz: 1740-1820

The Buffalo Dance, Cotillions, and the Polka: 1820-1865

The Ghost Dance, the Cakewalk, and the Two-Step: 1865-1900

Bibliography

Select bibliography of online dance instruction manuals available from the Library of Congress

Index

v. 2. Lindy Hop to Hip Hop, 1901-2000

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chronology of dance: Animal dances, the Castles, and Ragtime: 1901-1919

The Charleston, Flappers, and Jazz: 1920-1932

The Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, and Swing: 1932-1947

The Mambo, American Bandstand, and Rock 'n Roll: 1947-1960

The Twist, Doing Your Own Thing, and a Go-Go: 1960-1969

The Hustle, Saturday Night Fever, and Disco: 1970-1979

Breakdancing, Country Dancing, and the Swing Dance Revival: 1980-2000

Bibliography

Select list of Hollywood movies by type of dance

Index.