{"title":"Robert Hylton","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert Hylton's work delves into the rich intersections of movement, time, and cultural expression, offering readers a thoughtful exploration of the arts. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eDancing in Time\u003c\/em\u003e, invite you to consider dance not only as a performing art but as a vital language of human experience and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hylton's writing is both insightful and evocative, appealing to those who appreciate the deeper rhythms shaping creative practices. His thoughtful reflections enrich understanding, making his collection a valuable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dancing-in-time-by-robert-hylton-9780712354615","title":"Dancing in Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDancing in Time\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert Hylton includes a foreword by Oti Mabuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDance is at the heart of diverse cultures around the globe, from the increasing popularity of salsa clubs, to break dance battles that gather crowds in the street, to the constant stream of dance routines going viral on TikTok. Every Saturday from September to December, 8 million people tune in to watch \u003cem\u003eStrictly Come Dancing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut behind the glitzy performances are amazing and unpredictable histories: the shocking debut of the waltz in eighteenth-century Vienna; the power of African-American influence on the jive and Lindy hop; and the early foundations of hip-hop in funk and disco styles. Tango, samba, Charleston, cha cha cha, rumba—each dance has distinct rhythms, quality of movement and complex rules to learn and follow. But they all shook up society and gave ordinary people the freedom of self-expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoreographer Robert Hylton navigates an extraordinary array of photographs, periodicals and ephemera from the British Library collections, which reveal the true origins of the popular dance styles that have, at one point or another, swept the population off their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423997411564,"sku":"9780712354615","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780712354615.jpg?v=1774769446"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-hylton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}