Description
Book SynopsisThe first book to illuminate how collaborations between dancers and painters shaped Mexico’s postrevolutionary cultural identity. K. Mitchell Snow traces this relationship throughout nearly half a century of developments in Mexican dance.
Trade Review“A deep dive into the dance and visual art worlds of Mexico from the 1920s through the 1960s.”—
Dance TeacherSnow’s thorough research is evident.”—
Choice“Provides fresh perspectives on postrevolutionary Mexican culture. . . . A useful jumping-off point for future discussions of race, gender, and choreography in Mexico. . . . An accessible, interdisciplinary contribution to several fields.”—
Hispanic American Historical Review“A generous invitation to further inquiry. Every chapter signals a wealth of conceptual and aesthetic questions that have yet to be plumbed. . . .
A Revolution in Movement gives voice to the artists, performers, and cultural ambassadors who have long been stewards of Mexican modernity but who, until now, have been obscured behind the curtain.”—
Latin American and Latinx Visual Culture
