Quinceanera Dances
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Quinceanera Dances
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Author : Geno Garcia
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-10-12
Quinceanera Dances written by Geno Garcia and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-12 with Folk dancing, Mexican categories.
This is the complete beginners guide to understanding and preparing your Quinceañera dances. A Quinceañera is a wonderful and exciting Mexican tradition, celebrating a young girls 15th birthday, and transition from being a girl to being a young lady. The quince event has several important traditional dances, that celebrate and commemorate this rite of passage. There are several specific dances the Quince girl, and her family, must learn & prepare for the big day. Dances ranging from, the Father-Daughter Dance, all the way to the very popular "Surprise Dance" and everything in between.In this first ever, Quinceañeara Dance book, Quinceañera planner & Choreographer Geno Garcia, explains all the quinceañera "traditional" and "new style dances" you need to know. This amazing beginners guide, gives you all the secret tips and pointers, to help you have a great Waltz (Vals), Suprise Dance, Entrada, & Father Daughter dance, plus key info on the 5 other quince traditional dances. You'll learn, how many dances you should have & the correct order to dance them at your quince. You'll find great song ideas to use for each of your dances. Wardrobe & costume ideas to make your dances look better and stand out more on the dance floor, a section on special ways to improve your practices with your court of honor, so that your dances look beautiful, organized, and exciting. And ways to avoid embarrassing beginner mistakes & drama like people "stepping on your dress", how to prevent people from accidentally "knocking off your corona", or having the DJ make a mistake with your music, and a lot, lot, more! This book shares all the Quinceañera best kept secrets to organizing and making perfect Quinceañera and sweet 16 style dances. This complete beginners guide, to Quince dances, is now available to help make your event organized, stress free, and XV dances turn out perfect! It's like having a Quinceañera dance planner there to guide you step-by-step with each of your dances, from beginning to end.Geno Garcia QuinceaneraLessons.com Phoenix, Arizona
Encyclopedia Of Women S Folklore And Folklife 2 Volumes
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Author : Pauline Greenhill
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2008-12-08
Encyclopedia Of Women S Folklore And Folklife 2 Volumes written by Pauline Greenhill and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-08 with Social Science categories.
From the stone age to the cyber age, women and men have experienced the world differently. Out of a cosmos of goddesses and she-devils, earth mothers and madonnas, witches and queens, saints and whores, a vast body of women's folklore has come into bloom. International in scope and drawing on more than 130 expert contributors, this encyclopedia reviews the myths, traditions, and beliefs central to women's daily lives. More than 260 alphabetically arranged entries cover the lore of women across time, space, and life. Students of history, religion and spirituality, healing and traditional medicine, literature, and world cultures will value this encyclopedia as an indispensable guide to women's folklore. In addition, there are entries on women's folklore and folklife in 15 regions of the world, such as the Caribbean, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe. Entries provide cross-references and cite works for further reading, and the encyclopedia closes with a selected bibliography of print and electronic resources. Students learning about history, world cultures, religion and spirituality, healing and traditional medicine, and literature will welcome this companion to the daily life of women across time and continents.
Once Upon A Quinceanera
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Author : Julia Alvarez
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2007-08-02
Once Upon A Quinceanera written by Julia Alvarez and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-02 with Family & Relationships categories.
Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, a “phenomenal, indispensable” (USA Today) exploration of the Latina “sweet fifteen” celebration, by the bestselling author of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of Butterflies The quinceañera, a celebration of a Latina girl’s fifteenth birthday, has become a uniquely American trend. This lavish party with ball gowns, multi-tiered cakes, limousines, and extravagant meals is often as costly as a prom or a wedding. But many Latina girls feel entitled to this rite of passage, marking a girl’s entrance into womanhood, and expect no expense to be spared, even in working-class families. Acclaimed author Julia Alvarez explores the history and cultural significance of the “quince” in the United States, and the consequences of treating teens like princesses. Through her observations of a quince in Queens, interviews with other quince girls, and the memories of her own experience as a young immigrant, Alvarez presents a thoughtful and entertaining portrait of a rapidly growing multicultural phenomenon, and passionately emphasizes the importance of celebrating Latina womanhood.
Workers Expressions
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Author : John Calagione
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 1992-01-01
Workers Expressions written by John Calagione and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-01-01 with Social Science categories.
This book explores the interrelations between work and social life. It emphasizes how workers' expressive forms and public performances connect with processes of social, cultural, and individual empowerment. Departing from perspectives that emphasize organizational integration, equilibrium, and continuity, the authors present evidence from anthropology, history, and folklore to explore intersection of popular culture and working situations. The authors offer new data in the on-going debate about the separation of work and leisure, and raise questions about the diverse representations of class and the labor process. They identify workers' cultural values that emerge within the changing context of production, and that are not merely an outcome of industrial hegemony. Instead, workers' representations and articulations of craft mastery, class identity, and gender, reveal transformations of the traditional categories of those who produce and those who appropriate value. The studies of workers' lives range from contemporary United States and Mexico to China, India, and Japan.
Culture And Customs Of Panama
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Author : La Verne M. Seales Soley
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2008-12-30
Culture And Customs Of Panama written by La Verne M. Seales Soley and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-30 with Social Science categories.
High school and public libraries will find this volume a welcome addition to reference book shelves. Engagingly written, this comprehensive volume gives students an overview of contemporary life in Panama-what religions are practiced, what the cuisine is consumed on a day-to-day basis, and what people wear in urban and rural settings, among many other topics. Modern literature, media outlets, gender issues, education, visual arts, and performing arts are also covered. While the focus is on current customs and contemporary culture, readers will also gain insight into Panama's unique relationship with the United States, which has been turbulent in the past at best. Students studying international politics, anthropology, world culture, and current events will find this to be a useful resource. This volume explores contemporary culture in Panama, a melting pot deep in the heart of Central America. Thanks to the construction of the Panama Canal and the need for laborers, Panama's culture today is teeming with influences from ethnicities from around the world, including American Indian, Chinese, West Indian, Greek, and French. High school and public libraries will find this volume a welcome addition to reference book shelves. Engagingly written, this comprehensive study gives students an overview of contemporary life in Panama-what religions are practiced, what the cuisine is consumed on a day-to-day basis, and what people wear in urban and rural settings, among many other topics. Modern literature, media outlets, gender issues, education, visual arts, and performing arts are also covered. While the focus is on current customs and contemporary culture, readers will also gain insight into Panama's unique relationship with the United States, which has been turbulent in the past at best. Students studying international politics, anthropology, world culture, and current events will find this to be a useful resource.
The Beauty Trade
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Author : Angela B. McCracken
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2014-01-02
The Beauty Trade written by Angela B. McCracken and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-02 with Political Science categories.
While it is frequently trivialized, the business of beauty is one of the most important global industries, generating millions of dollars and implicating many more the world over, from consumers to corporate elites. As trends spread so do ideas about standards of appearance and what is necessary to look good and fit in -- standards that are often influenced by ideas about race, class and gender norms. In looking at beauty products, practices, and ideas of youth in Guadalajara, Mexico, The Beauty Trade takes seriously the question of whether and how beauty norms are changing in relation to the globalizing beauty economy. Angela B. V. McCracken considers who benefits and who loses from beauty globalization and what this means for gender norms among youth. Weaving together fascinating ethnographic research on beauty practices and insights from political economy theory, the book presents a feminist analysis of the global economy of beauty. Rather than a sign of frivolity, the beauty economy is intimately connected to youth's social and economic development. Cosmetic makeovers have become a modern rite of passage for girls, enabling social connections and differentiations, as well as entrepreneurial activities. The global beauty economy is a phenomenon generated by young people, mostly women, laboring in, teaching, and consuming beauty --- and eager for belonging and originality, using every mechanism at their disposal to enhance their appearance. As McCracken shows, globalization is not homogenizing beauty standards to a Western ideal; rather, it is diversifying beauty standards. The Beauty Trade explains how globalization, combined with youth's desires for uniqueness, is enabling the spread of a diversity of beauty cultures, including alternative visions of gender appropriate looks and behavior.
Encyclopedia Of Human Development
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Author : Neil J. Salkind
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2006
Encyclopedia Of Human Development written by Neil J. Salkind and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Education categories.
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Mexico Culture Smart
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Author : Russell Maddicks
language : en
Publisher: Kuperard
Release Date : 2023-09-28
Mexico Culture Smart written by Russell Maddicks and has been published by Kuperard this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-28 with Reference categories.
Don't just see the sights―get to know the people. The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural backwaters where time seems to have stood still and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world. This complex and fascinating country is where European and American civilizations first clashed. The repercussions of the meeting in 1519 between the Spanish conquistador HernÁn CortÉs and the Aztec Emperor Montezuma II, and the subsequent devastation wrought by the Spanish conquest, is still felt today. Culture Smart! Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society and introduces you to the proud, spiritual, dynamic, fatalistic, and fun-loving people who call this country home. It describes how people socialize, the dynamics of daily life, the importance of family, and the annual cycle of feasts and fiestas. There's advice on how to negotiate a Mexican menu, as well as information on traveling safely, communicating, and provides you with the tools you need to make the most of your time in Mexico. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Nicaragua Culture Smart
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Author : Russell Maddicks
language : en
Publisher: Kuperard
Release Date : 2019-01-02
Nicaragua Culture Smart written by Russell Maddicks and has been published by Kuperard this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-02 with Business & Economics categories.
More and more travelers are discovering the delights of Nicaragua—a land of lakes and volcanoes. The image has persisted of a country racked by revolution and war, but the reality awaiting travelers couldn't be more different. The largest country in Central America, Nicaragua is also one of the most diverse and least explored, with a chain of puffing volcanoes along the Pacific coast, two huge freshwater lakes, important rainforest reserves on the tropical Mosquito Coast, and tiny, picture-postcard Caribbean islands where English Creole is the lingua franca. Travelers' budgets will stretch further here than in other Latin American destinations, and around every corner, there are cobblestone streets, high-altitude coffee plantations, world-class bird-watching, perfect surf, and Flor de Caña, the smoothest rum that ever came out of an oak barrel. Culture Smart! Nicaragua offers readers an insider's view of the country and its people. It explores Nicaragua's national traditions, turbulent history, tasty local dishes, fun fiestas, and unique cultural expressions. It arms readers with key phrases in Nica-speak, or Nicañol, so you can break the ice, and provides insights into what the people of Nicaragua are like at home, at play, and in business.
Quincea Era
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Author : Ilan Stavans
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2010-02-09
Quincea Era written by Ilan Stavans and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-09 with Social Science categories.
This volume compiled by Ilan Stavans examines the importance of ritual and celebration and the quinceañera celebration's growing social importance to in the Latino community, particularly in the United States. The essays explore the quinceañera and the coming-of-age ritual from various angles. Prior to 2007, the quinceañera received no formal ritual through the Catholic Church, which has since issued one. As such, the role of religion and the Catholic Church in the quinceañera celebration is given extensive consideration. Gender, family status, class, race, as well as the aspects of performance are all discussed as central themes of the celebration. Delving through myriad perspectives, Quinceañeras illuminates the festivities' form and function in creating social and personal identity within the family and the larger Latino community.