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Studies in Dance History Ser.: Dance and the Nation : Performance, Ritual, and Politics in Sri Lanka by Susan A. Reed (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Wisconsin Press
ISBN-10029923164X
ISBN-139780299231644
eBay Product ID (ePID)8038294508
Product Key Features
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameDance and the Nation : Performance, Ritual, and Politics in Sri Lanka
Publication Year2009
SubjectDance / Folk, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Asia / India & South Asia, World / Asian
TypeTextbook
AuthorSusan A. Reed
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Performing Arts, Social Science, History
SeriesStudies in Dance History Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight15.9 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2009-008144
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Dance and the Nationwill stand as a landmark contribution to dance ethnography and be regarded as an important text in South Asian studies as well as dance studies for many years to come."-Sally Ann Ness, University of California, Riverside, "One would be hard-pressed to find so detailed and well theorized an ethnographic study as this on the contingent conjunction in the political economy of a nation of aesthetic form, ritual content, and political substance that raises so many ethical questions of significant import. It is, indeed, a new chapter in the anthropology of dance."-E. Valentine Daniel, Columbia University, " Dance and the Nation will stand as a landmark contribution to dance ethnography and be regarded as an important text in South Asian studies as well as dance studies for many years to come."--Sally Ann Ness, University of California, Riverside, " Dance and the Nation will stand as a landmark contribution to dance ethnography and be regarded as an important text in South Asian studies as well as dance studies for many years to come."-Sally Ann Ness, University of California, Riverside, "Dance and the Nationis not only a significant contribution to Sri Lankan and South Asian studies but also to the literature of contemporary nationalism. The book is about 'dancing the nation,' that is, creating a national dance out of a purely local ritual performance. Susan Reed shows with insight and sympathy the consequences of this transformation for gender and caste identities and provides an important critical commentary on the larger processes of exclusion and inclusion in nation making."-Gananath Obeyesekere, Princeton University, "One would be hard-pressed to find so detailed and well theorized an ethnographic study as this on the contingent conjunction in the political economy of a nation of aesthetic form, ritual content, and political substance that raises so many ethical questions of significant import. It is, indeed, a new chapter in the anthropology of dance."--E. Valentine Daniel, Columbia University, " Dance and the Nation is not only a significant contribution to Sri Lankan and South Asian studies but also to the literature of contemporary nationalism. The book is about 'dancing the nation,' that is, creating a national dance out of a purely local ritual performance. Susan Reed shows with insight and sympathy the consequences of this transformation for gender and caste identities and provides an important critical commentary on the larger processes of exclusion and inclusion in nation making."--Gananath Obeyesekere, Princeton University, "One would be hard-pressed to find so detailed and well theorized an ethnographic study as this on the contingent conjunction in the political economy of a nation of aesthetic form, ritual content, and political substance that raises so many ethical questions of significant import. It is, indeed, a new chapter in the anthropology of dance."--E. Valentine Daniel, Columbia University, " Dance and the Nation is not only a significant contribution to Sri Lankan and South Asian studies but also to the literature of contemporary nationalism. The book is about 'dancing the nation,' that is, creating a national dance out of a purely local ritual performance. Susan Reed shows with insight and sympathy the consequences of this transformation for gender and caste identities and provides an important critical commentary on the larger processes of exclusion and inclusion in nation making."-Gananath Obeyesekere, Princeton University, " Dance and the Nation is not only a significant contribution to Sri Lankan and South Asian studies but also to the literature of contemporary nationalism. The book is about 'dancing the nation,' that is, creating a national dance out of a purely local ritual performance. Susan Reed shows with insight and sympathy the consequences of this transformation for gender and caste identities and provides an important critical commentary on the larger processes of exclusion and inclusion in nation making."--Gananath Obeyesekere, Princeton University
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal793.3/195493
Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Note on Transliteration and Usage Introduction 1 Kohomba Kankariya as Village Ritual 2 Performers, Patrons, Dance 3 A History of Kandyan Dance, 1875-1948 4 Dance, Ethnicity, and the State 5 Performing the Nation: The Berava and Kandyan Dance 6 Kohomba Kankariya as Spectacle 7 Between Purity and Respectability: Sinhala Women and Kandyan Dance Appendix 1: Contents of DVD Appendix 2: Criteria for Grading of Kalayatanayas Appendix 3: Kohomba Kankariyas Observed, 1987-88 Glossary Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisAround the globe, dances that originate in village, temple, and court rituals have been adapted and transformed to carry secular meanings and serve new national purposes. In stage performances, dance competitions, and festivals worldwide, dance has become an emblem of ethnicity and an index of national identity. But what are the "backstage" stories of those dances chosen to bear such meanings, and what have been the consequences for their communities of origin? In Dance and the Nation , Susan A. Reed brings to light the complexities of aesthetic politics in a multi-faceted exploration and analysis of Kandyan dance in Sri Lanka. As the national dance of Sri Lanka, Kandyan dance is identified with the majority Sinhala ethnic group and heavily supported by the state. Derived from the kohomba kankariya --an elaborate village ritual performed by men of the hereditary drummer caste--the dance was adopted by the state as a symbol of traditional Sinhala culture in the post-independence period. When state officials introduced the dance into the school curriculum, it was opened to individuals of all castes, and high-caste women have emerged as prominent teachers and performers. Reed's evocative account traces the history and consequences of this transition from ritual to stage, situating the dance in relation to postcolonial nationalism and ethnic politics and emphasizing the voices and perspectives of the hereditary dancers and of women performers. Although Kandyan dance is related to other south Asian dance forms, it is unique, distinguished by an elegant, energetic style, and lively displays of acrobatics and agility. The companion DVD includes unparalleled footage of this vibrant dance in ritual, stage, and training contexts, and features the most esteemed performers of the Kandyan region., Around the globe, dances that originate in village, temple, and court rituals have been adapted and transformed to carry secular meanings and serve new national purposes. In stage performances, dance competitions, and festivals worldwide, dance has become an emblem of ethnicity and an index of national identity. But what are the backstage stories of those dances chosen to bear such meanings, and what have been the consequences for their communities of origin? In Dance and the Nation , Susan A. Reed brings to light the complexities of aesthetic politics in a multi-faceted exploration and analysis of Kandyan dance in Sri Lanka. As the national dance of Sri Lanka, Kandyan dance is identified with the majority Sinhala ethnic group and heavily supported by the state. Derived from the kohomba kankariya an elaborate village ritual performed by men of the hereditary drummer caste the dance was adopted by the state as a symbol of traditional Sinhala culture in the post-independence period. When state officials introduced the dance into the school curriculum, it was opened to individuals of all castes, and high-caste women have emerged as prominent teachers and performers. Reed s evocative account traces the history and consequences of this transition from ritual to stage, situating the dance in relation to postcolonial nationalism and ethnic politics and emphasizing the voices and perspectives of the hereditary dancers and of women performers. Although Kandyan dance is related to other south Asian dance forms, it is unique, distinguished by an elegant, energetic style, and lively displays of acrobatics and agility. The companion DVD includes unparalleled footage of this vibrant dance in ritual, stage, and training contexts, and features the most esteemed performers of the Kandyan region. Special Citation book award, Society for Dance History Scholars Winner, Outstanding Publication Award, Congress on Research in Dance ", Around the globe, dances that originate in village, temple, and court rituals have been adapted and transformed to carry secular meanings and serve new national purposes. In stage performances, dance competitions, and festivals worldwide, dance has become an emblem of ethnicity and an index of national identity. But what are the "backstage" stories of those dances chosen to bear such meanings, and what have been the consequences for their communities of origin? In Dance and the Nation , Susan A. Reed brings to light the complexities of aesthetic politics in a multi-faceted exploration and analysis of Kandyan dance in Sri Lanka. As the national dance of Sri Lanka, Kandyan dance is identified with the majority Sinhala ethnic group and heavily supported by the state. Derived from the kohomba kankariya --an elaborate village ritual performed by men of the hereditary drummer caste--the dance was adopted by the state as a symbol of traditional Sinhala culture in the post-independence period. When state officials introduced the dance into the school curriculum, it was opened to individuals of all castes, and high-caste women have emerged as prominent teachers and performers. Reed's evocative account traces the history and consequences of this transition from ritual to stage, situating the dance in relation to postcolonial nationalism and ethnic politics and emphasizing the voices and perspectives of the hereditary dancers and of women performers. Although Kandyan dance is related to other south Asian dance forms, it is unique, distinguished by an elegant, energetic style, and lively displays of acrobatics and agility. The companion DVD includes unparalleled footage of this vibrant dance in ritual, stage, and training contexts, and features the most esteemed performers of the Kandyan region. Special Citation book award, Society for Dance History Scholars Winner, Outstanding Publication Award, Congress on Research in Dance
LC Classification NumberGV1703.S74R44 2009
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