Berlin in the 1920s: Four women fight for their freedom in dance
Berlin in the 1920s: Four women fight for their freedom in dance
In the Wilden Berlin of the 1920s, four women struggle for their freedom and find them in dance. The choreographer Wally founds a dance group, the "Lindy Girls", fascinated by the new swing from America. But they are denied access to the big dance palaces because the men are in charge here. Secretary Gila also desires, and the industrial daughter Thea joins the group to finally open doors. But then love comes in between. Bestselling author Anne Stern tells of these four brave women, breathless, dream dance and romantic in her new book.
In the 1920s, Berlin was a pulsating metropolis in which society changed profoundly. The Weimar Republic produced an exciting cultural heyday, shaped by an atmosphere that was shaped by the joy of experimentation, freedom and a certain degree of anarchy. The women's movement gained strength and women began to demand their rights and explore new ways of life.
During this time, new dance styles from America also get to Germany, including swing. The choreographer Wally and their "Lindy Girls" symbolically stand for the longing for freedom of many women who rebelled against the traditional role patterns and social norms. Wally and her dancers bring courage, passion and energy into the book by Anne Stern, which kidnaps the readers into the Berlin Golden twenties.The book by Anne Stern makes a fascinating arch into an exciting era of German history. It illuminates the influences of American swing to dance culture in Berlin and offers insights into life and dreams of women who fight against all resistance to their freedom. The history of the “Lindy Girls” reflects the spirit of optimism and the struggle for equality that shaped the 1920s.
Table:
| Characters | Wally, Gila, Thea |
| Genre | Historical novel |
| Place of action | Berlin |
| Period | 1920s |
| Main topics | Dance, freedom, equality |
| Author | Anne Stern |
The book "Four women fight for their freedom - and find them in dance" therefore not only offers a captivating reading, but also a journey into a fascinating epoch in German history, which continues to date.
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