ABSTRACT

In this challenging and lively book, Burt examines the representation of masculinity in twentieth century dance. The Male Dancer has proven to be essential reading for anyone interested in dance and the cultural construction of gender.

chapter |8 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 1|21 pages

THE TROUBLE WITH THE MALE DANCER…

chapter 2|28 pages

LOOKING AT THE MALE

chapter 3|27 pages

NIJINSKY

chapter 4|26 pages

AMERICAN MEN

chapter 5|27 pages

DANCING IN THE CITY

chapter 6|21 pages

MASCULINITY AND LIBERATION

chapter 7|22 pages

IDENTITY POLITICS

chapter 8|28 pages

POST MEN