Spectacle, Fashion and the Dancing Experience in Britain, 1960-1990

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Focusing on the transformative years from the 1960s to the 1980s, the book examines the seismic shifts in dance styles, music, and youth culture. It traces the evolution from the self-control of ballroom dancing to the freedom of ecstatic rave dancing, highlighting the transition from beat groups to electronic dance music. Additionally, it explores the shift from traditional youth culture to the emergence of club culture, revealing both the continuities and changes that defined this vibrant era.