Samba, Waltz, Modern Dance – WAS IST WAS Features Dancing in All its Varieties

Dancing is a language made of movement and rhythm. It is understood all over the world and unites people across different cultures and nations. The book WAS IST WAS not only deals with ballet, but with the whole world of dances: Its history from the antiquity to the 20th century, with dances from all over the world like ritual dances, samba or belly dance and dancing sports – on ice, in teams, or at tournaments. What is more, the book tells about contemporary dance and its trailblazers like Modern Dance and Jazz Dance as well as dance in musicals and films.