Shaping society through dance: Mestizo ritual performance in the Peruvian Andes. Author: Mendoza, Zoila S Published: 2000 During the patron saint fiesta in the Andean town of San Jeronimo, Peru, crowds gather an sunset eagerly awaiting the entrance of the colourful dance troupes or comparsas. The comparsas have become a powerful way for the local people to make sense of their place in Peru and in the world, and, as this study shows, they actively transform society. A CD is included with the book, and a video is available separately. |
