Dancing at the crossroads used to be young peoples opportunity to meet and enjoy themselves on mild summer evenings in the countryside in Ireland until this practice was banned by law; the Public Dance Halls Act in 1935. Now a key metaphor in Irish cultural and political life; "dancing at the crossroads" also crystallizes the argument of this book: Irish dance; from Riverdance (the commercial show) and competitive dancing to dance theatre; conveys that Ireland is to be found in a crossroads situation with a firm base in a distinctly Irish tradition which is also becoming a prominent part of European modernity.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautifully written.By Frank OFileAbsolutely brilliant. Stunning surprising oddly hopeful. One of the best modern American plays Ive come across. It snuck up on me in the most beautiful of ways. Bravo; Mr. Greenberg!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. but I felt like they were too awkwardBy Lyn G.Its much easier to follow than other plays Ive read; but I still couldnt get into it. The characters were very awkward with each other - and I get that people are in reality; but I felt like they were too awkward.Note: I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.
