Contra Dance Choreography
Title | Contra Dance Choreography PDF eBook |
Author | Mary McNab Dart |
Publisher | Garland Publishing |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
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Examines changes in the choreography over the past 20 years of the country dance style that was imported from the British Isles during the colonial period and developed into a popular entertainment in the US. Based on interviews with contra dance composers and leaders, describes how a dance is created, the factors that make it good and influence its reception, and how the recent trends parallel changing interests and priorities of the dancers. Revised from a Ph.D. dissertation for Indiana University in 1992. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics
Title | Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics PDF eBook |
Author | Phil Jamison |
Publisher | University of Illinois Press |
Pages | 305 |
Release | 2015-07-15 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 0252097327 |
In Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics, old-time musician and flatfoot dancer Philip Jamison journeys into the past and surveys the present to tell the story behind the square dances, step dances, reels, and other forms of dance practiced in southern Appalachia. These distinctive folk dances, Jamison argues, are not the unaltered jigs and reels brought by early British settlers, but hybrids that developed over time by adopting and incorporating elements from other popular forms. He traces the forms from their European, African American, and Native American roots to the modern day. On the way he explores the powerful influence of black culture, showing how practices such as calling dances as well as specific kinds of steps combined with white European forms to create distinctly "American" dances. From cakewalks to clogging, and from the Shoo-fly Swing to the Virginia Reel, Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics reinterprets an essential aspect of Appalachian culture.
The Square Dance and Contra Dance Handbook
Title | The Square Dance and Contra Dance Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Margot Gunzenhauser |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 321 |
Release | 2024-10-16 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1476608334 |
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.
New England Fiddler's Repertoire
Title | New England Fiddler's Repertoire PDF eBook |
Author | Randy Miller |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2003-01-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780977053001 |
A music source book of melodies used for contra dancing, which is a traditional New England folk dance form. 168 tunes are included in clear musical notation with accompaniment chords added. Fully indexed and cross-referenced; arranged alphabetically. Illustrated throughout with wood engravings by Randy Miller.
The Complete Book of Square Dancing (and Round Dancing)
Title | The Complete Book of Square Dancing (and Round Dancing) PDF eBook |
Author | Betty Casey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 9781574411195 |
"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.
Dance a While
Title | Dance a While PDF eBook |
Author | Anne M. Pittman |
Publisher | Waveland Press |
Pages | 602 |
Release | 2015-04-21 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1478629517 |
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.
Contra Dancing in Maine
Title | Contra Dancing in Maine PDF eBook |
Author | Vincent Tufo |
Publisher | |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | Country dancing |
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