Download or read book The Square Dance and Contra Dance Handbook written by Margot Gunzenhauser and published by McFarland. This book was released on 1996 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to traditional style square and contra dancing, sometimes referred to as country dancing, covers both music and style and gives background information on various dance types and calling techniques. Ninety dances, presented in chapters according to type (mixers, progressive circles, contra, Southern mountain style, squares and others), in a wide variety of formations are described with drawings and diagrams for many of the movements. A glossary of terms, a directory of addresses (organizations; vendors of books, recordings and audio equipment; and dance camps), and an annotated discography and bibliography are also provided.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Square Dancing and Round Dancing written by Betty Casey and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Square dancing is friendship set to music," says author Betty Casey. Just take four couples, old or young, put 'em on a good floor, turn on the music, and you're all set. Whether you've done it before or you're just starting out, this book tells you everything you need to know--85 basic movements used all over the world, the spirited calls unique to square dancing, the costumes and equipment that are best, and music (from "Red River Valley" to "Mack the Knife") that will set your feet in motion. Down-to-earth details and anecdotes give a taste of the good times in store for you. Find out how native folk dances grew out of European quadrilles, jigs, and fandangos. Open this book and get ready to: "wipe off your tie, pull down your vest, and dance with the one you love best." This book includes: 50 basic movements, 35 advanced movements, variations, dances that are a part of the American heritage, Contra and Round Dances, polkas and reels, and calls, past and present.
Download or read book Dance a While written by Jane A. Harris and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1988 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, e, i.
Download or read book Dance a While written by Anne M. Pittman and published by . This book was released on 2015-03 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dance A While is a classic in the field of recreational dance. This best-selling introduction to dance uniquely combines dance instruction, descriptions of major forms of dance, and directions for more than 260 individual dances, providing ample information for readers and giving future dance instructors the background they need to be successful teachers. The cultural background of international dances is presented, along with specific suggestions for developing style. A free accompanying CD provides the perfect music for reader practice. History, Effective Group Instruction, Dance Fundamentals, American Dance Sampler, Square Dance, Contra Dance, International Folk Dance, Social Dance. For all readers interested in learning the basics of recreational dance.
Download or read book Dance a While written by Anne M. Pittman and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tenth Edition of Dance a While continues the 65-year legacy of a textbook that has proven to be the standard of all recreational dance resources. The authors have poured decades of experience and knowledge onto its pages, providing a wealth of direction on American, square, contra, international, and social dance. Each chapter is packed with expertly written instruction, coupled with clear and detailed diagrams and informative history, to provide students with well-rounded training on over 260 individual dances. The book also contains a music CD to allow for convenience when practicing outside of the classroom, helping to make it an invaluable resource for students of dance at all levels.
Download or read book Dance a While written by Jane A. Harris and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Contra Dance Book written by Rickey Holden and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dance a While written by Anne Pittman and published by Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dance A While is a classic in the field of recreational dance. The Ninth Edition of this best-selling introduction to dance uniquely combines dance instruction, descriptions of major forms of dance, and directions for more than 260 individual dances, providing ample information for readers and giving future dance instructors the background they need to be successful teachers. The cultural background of international dances is presented, along with specific suggestions for developing style. A free accompanying CD provides the perfect music for reader practice. History, Effective Group Instruction, Dance Fundamentals, American Dance Sampler, Square Dance, Contra Dance, International Folk Dance, Social Dance. For all readers interested in learning the basics of recreational dance.
Download or read book Dance a While written by Jane A. Harris and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Raymond Smith s Square Dance Handbook written by Raymond Smith and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.
Download or read book Dance a While written by Jane A. Harris and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Raymond Smith s Square Dance Hand Book written by Raymond H. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dance a While written by Jane A. Harris and published by Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD contains a sampling of music for American and international folk dances.
Download or read book The American Square Dance written by Margot Mayo and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Country Dance Book written by Beth Tolman and published by Penguin (Non-Classics). This book was released on 1976 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authentic collection of over 75 contra square dances, their origins and lore and how to dance them.
Download or read book Collection of Square Dances and Mixers written by Raymond H. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contra Dance Calling written by Tony Parkes and published by . This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first comprehensive entry-level book on contra dance calling, newly revised and updated for the Internet age. Every aspect of the caller's work is dealt with clearly and thoroughly: music, timing and phrasing, voice technique, dance notation, teaching, programming, sound equipment, event management, and working with special groups. The book includes an in-depth discussion of the basic movements (such as do-si-do), a selection of easy-to-call dances, a complete glossary, and a Resources section listing dance titles, tunes, books, recordings, videos, software, organizations, retailers, dance events, and websites.
