Description

Book Synopsis
Explores the politics of gender in motion. From drag ballerinas to faux queens, and from butoh divas to the club mothers of modern dance, this book delves into four decades of drag dances on American stages, tracing the ways in which bodies can be imagined otherwise.

Trade Review
The Bodies of Others connects drag performance to multiple dance histories, tracing how choreography and gesture have long been central to how drag performers and scholars of drag performance have reimagined gender. Substantively researched and tightly argued, the book makes a strong contribution to central and exciting conversations in performance studies and dance studies. I look forward to teaching this in my class."" - Clare Croft, University of Michigan

The Bodies of Others

    Product form

    £64.95

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Sat 18 Jul 2026.

    A Hardback by Selby Wynn Schwartz

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Bodies of Others by Selby Wynn Schwartz

      Publisher: The University of Michigan Press
      Publication Date: 30/03/2019
      ISBN13: 9780472074099, 978-0472074099
      ISBN10: 0472074091
      Also in:
      Other performing arts

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the politics of gender in motion. From drag ballerinas to faux queens, and from butoh divas to the club mothers of modern dance, this book delves into four decades of drag dances on American stages, tracing the ways in which bodies can be imagined otherwise.

      Trade Review
      The Bodies of Others connects drag performance to multiple dance histories, tracing how choreography and gesture have long been central to how drag performers and scholars of drag performance have reimagined gender. Substantively researched and tightly argued, the book makes a strong contribution to central and exciting conversations in performance studies and dance studies. I look forward to teaching this in my class."" - Clare Croft, University of Michigan

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account