PhD dissertation hot off the press and free for download: Savoy: Reassessing the Role of the “World’s Finest Ballroom” in Music and Culture, 1926-1958. Yes, the author, Alexandre Abdoulaev, is a Lindy hopper. From the abstract: The objective of this dissertation is to examine the cultural, social, and musical contribution made by the Savoy Ballroom to the promotion of African-American culture. The first and second chapters of this dissertation address the historical and cultural context of Harlem and the Savoy proper. The third chapter examines some of the emerging traditions behind the Savoy Ballroom’s status as the “World’s Finest Ballroom.” The fourth and fifth chapters address the chronological and technical development of music and jazz dance at the Savoy, with particular attention given to the lasting impact of such advancements as the incorporation of swing feel into jazz. The sixth chapter examines the cultural impact of the Ballroom on contemporary and modern media, particularly print, music, film, and photography. Finally, the seventh chapter examines the Savoy Ballroom’s participation in New York’s World’s Fair exhibition in 1939, and its impact on the worldwide export of Harlem’s African-American culture. alexandreabdoulaev/?p=147
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