By Derrick Leon Washington, Ph.D.

Inside Urban Stomp: A Curator's Guide to Exploring Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor is a companion to the Museum of the City of New York's exhibition, Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor.  It offers the curator's insights on engaging with the exhibition, taking readers on a journey through the electrifying history of New York City's social dance -- from the grand ballrooms of the 19th century to today's remixed traditions that embody the city's vibrant, intercultural fusion.