Dance Histories: A Journey Across the Muslim Silk Road

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This evocative book uncovers the rich heritage of traditional dance in Muslim societies—an art form often overlooked, suppressed, or distorted by both Muslim orthodoxy and Western Orientalism. Dance Histories seeks to reclaim this vibrant cultural legacy.

Through personal stories and historical insight, the author highlights the spiritual core of traditional Muslim dance, showing how its movements reflect worship, celebration, and even political resistance. From the Sufi whirling dervishes to the folk dances of Central Asia, this journey takes readers along the historic Silk Road, illustrating how the dance of each community captures its essence and is central to their preservation.

This book offers a much-needed correction to the narrative surrounding dance in the Muslim world, inviting readers to explore its true beauty and its profound impact on both Muslim and non-Muslim societies alike. Dance Histories is a celebration of culture, spirituality, and the universal human experience of expression through movement.

With over 20 full-colour images.

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Publisher - Beacon Books and Media Ltd

Language - English

Perfect Bound

Contributors

By author

Nadia Khan


Published Date - 2025-05-20

ISBN - 9781915025807

Dimensions - 24.4 x 17 x 1.2 cm

Page Count - 176

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