Looks at the origins and influence of dance in American universities, focusing on Margaret H'Doubler, who established the first university courses and the first degree program in dance. Dance educator and historian Ross (Stanford University) shows that H'Doubler was both emblematic of her time and an innovator who helped to raise dance in the eyes of the middle class from its status as lower-class entertainment and "dangerous" social interaction to a serious enterprise. Includes b&w historical photos of H'Doubler, her colleagues, and her students. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)