Pride, Prejudice and Politics in Dance

In the past, DANCE was never traditionally valued as a high culture in Taiwan, instead, it was widely disparaged as one of the lowest professions. When politics got involved in its promotion, however, its value and status were both greatly enhanced. Henceforth, a hidden, unspoken power has been bestowed on dance. Pride, Prejudice and Politics in Dance: The Rise of Dance as a Symbolic Power in Taiwan is the first book to look at this subject from a socio-cultural perspective. Particular attention is given to inequalities created by control of politics in the dance field in Taiwan. Examples are provided to demonstrate…