Revival Of American Contra Dance

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Revival Of American Contra Dance

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Author : H. Roger White
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997

Revival Of American Contra Dance written by H. Roger White and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with categories.

Contra Dancing In Maine

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Author : Vincent Tufo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979

Contra Dancing In Maine written by Vincent Tufo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Country dancing categories.

Old Time Music And Dance

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Author : John Bealle
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2005-08-31

Old Time Music And Dance written by John Bealle and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-31 with Music categories.

In the summer of 1972, a group of young people in Bloomington, Indiana, began a weekly gathering with the purpose of reviving traditional American old-time music and dance. In time, the group became a kind of accidental utopia, a community bound by celebration and deliberately void of structure and authority. In this joyful and engaging book, John Bealle tells the lively history of the Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group -- how it was formed, how it evolved its unique culture, and how it grew to shape and influence new waves of traditional music and dance. Broader questions about the folk revival movement, social resistance, counter culture, authenticity, and identity intersect this delightful history. More than a story about the people who forged the group or an extraordinary convergence of talent and creativity, Old-Time Music and Dance follows the threads of American folk culture and the social experience generated by this living tradition of music and dance.

The Revival Of Banned Dances

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Author : Reneé Critcher Lyons
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2012-09-26

The Revival Of Banned Dances written by Reneé Critcher Lyons and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-26 with Performing Arts categories.

Throughout history, humans have used dance as a benefit for mind, body, and soul. In some cases, governments or churches have banned certain dances for a variety of reasons. This work provides an exploration of dances banned around the world, then revived by a handful of brave proponents. The sixteen case studies--ranging from Argentina's Tango and Cambodia's Royal Classical Ballet to Brazil's Samba and Ireland's Step Dance--reveal the meaning of the dance to each culture and the importance of the art form to the creation of healthy sociological and political climates. Chapters detail each dance's origins, technical steps and movements, costumes, music, and political history, providing an informative overview of the oppression of dance culture through history. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Contra Dance Encyclopedia

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Author : JOHN HOLENKO
language : en
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Release Date : 2010-10-07

Contra Dance Encyclopedia written by JOHN HOLENKO and has been published by Mel Bay Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-07 with Music categories.

The Contra Dance Encyclopedia is a handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions, concerts, and other gigs). There is also an extensive section of tunes grouped into Reels, Jigs, and Waltzes that can be used. Included is a short history of contra dance, as well as ideas on putting together a dance band. Instrumental and stylistic techniques for guitar, mandolin, whistle, and fiddle are discussed, as well as band dynamics and orchestration.•

The Contra Dance Book

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Author : Rickey Holden
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1956

The Contra Dance Book written by Rickey Holden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with Country dancing categories.

City Folk

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Author : Daniel J. Walkowitz
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2013-07-22

City Folk written by Daniel J. Walkowitz and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-22 with History categories.

This is the story of English Country Dance, from its 18th century roots in the English cities and countryside, to its transatlantic leap to the U.S. in the 20th century, told by not only a renowned historian but also a folk dancer, who has both immersed himself in the rich history of the folk tradition and rehearsed its steps. In City Folk, Daniel J. Walkowitz argues that the history of country and folk dancing in America is deeply intermeshed with that of political liberalism and the ‘old left.’ He situates folk dancing within surprisingly diverse contexts, from progressive era reform, and playground and school movements, to the changes in consumer culture, and the project of a modernizing, cosmopolitan middle class society. Tracing the spread of folk dancing, with particular emphases on English Country Dance, International Folk Dance, and Contra, Walkowitz connects the history of folk dance to social and international political influences in America. Through archival research, oral histories, and ethnography of dance communities, City Folk allows dancers and dancing bodies to speak. From the norms of the first half of the century, marked strongly by Anglo-Saxon traditions, to the Cold War nationalism of the post-war era, and finally on to the counterculture movements of the 1970s, City Folk injects the riveting history of folk dance in the middle of the story of modern America.

The New Blackwell Companion To The City

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Author : Gary Bridge
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-02-23

The New Blackwell Companion To The City written by Gary Bridge and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-23 with Social Science categories.

This book considers the state of the city and contemporary urbanisation from a range of intellectual and international perspectives. The most interdisciplinary collection of its kind Provides a contemporary update on urban thinking that builds on well established debates in the field Uses the city to explore economic, social, cultural, environmental and political issues more broadly Includes contributions from non Western perspectives and cities

The Encyclopedia Of New York State

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Author : Peter Eisenstadt
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 2005-05-19

The Encyclopedia Of New York State written by Peter Eisenstadt and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-05-19 with History categories.

The Encyclopedia of New York State is one of the most complete works on the Empire State to be published in a half-century. In nearly 2,000 pages and 4,000 signed entries, this single volume captures the impressive complexity of New York State as a historic crossroads of people and ideas, as a cradle of abolitionism and feminism, and as an apex of modern urban, suburban, and rural life. The Encyclopedia is packed with fascinating details from fields ranging from sociology and geography to history. Did you know that Manhattan's Lower East Side was once the most populated neighborhood in the world, but Hamilton County in the Adirondacks is the least densely populated county east of the Mississippi; New York is the only state to border both the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean; the Erie Canal opened New York City to rich farmland upstate . . . and to the west. Entries by experts chronicle New York's varied areas, politics, and persuasions with a cornucopia of subjects from environmentalism to higher education to railroads, weaving the state's diverse regions and peoples into one idea of New York State. Lavishly illustrated with 500 photographs and figures, 120 maps, and 140 tables, the Encyclopedia is key to understanding the state's past, present, and future. It is a crucial reference for students, teachers, historians, and business people, for New Yorkers of all persuasions, and for anyone interested in finding out more about New York State.

Contra Dance Choreography

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Author : Mary McNab Dart
language : en
Publisher: Garland Publishing
Release Date : 1995

Contra Dance Choreography written by Mary McNab Dart and has been published by Garland Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Performing Arts categories.

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