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Contra Dance Calling

Contra Dance Calling
Author: Tony Parkes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780963288035

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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.


The Contra Dance Book

The Contra Dance Book
Author: Rickey Holden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1956
Genre: Country dancing
ISBN:

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The Complete Book of Square Dancing (and Round Dancing)

The Complete Book of Square Dancing (and Round Dancing)
Author: Betty Casey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781574411195

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"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.


Traditional Barn Dances with Calls & Fiddling

Traditional Barn Dances with Calls & Fiddling
Author: Dudley Laufman
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2009
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0736076123

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Grade level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, i, s.


Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics

Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics
Author: Phil Jamison
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0252097327

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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

The Square Dance and Contra Dance Handbook
Author: Margot Gunzenhauser
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1996
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN:

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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.


Square Dance Calling

Square Dance Calling
Author: Tony Parkes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2017-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780963288042

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A complete guide to the technical skills of calling traditional square dances, together with call charts for over 50 figures and breaks, a full glossary of terms, and reviews of other square dance books and recordings.


Chimes of Dunkirk

Chimes of Dunkirk
Author: Peter Amidon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780990671619

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2010 revision of New England Dancing Masters' classic collection of 20 traditional dances for children. First published in 1991, the editors have improved and updated the dance descriptions, and added several sections on teaching dance to children including tips on calling a dance and various strategies for choosing partners with children. Includes simple longways dances, circle dances, square dances and contra dances. Ideas for teaching dance successfully in schools, a glossary of dance terms and transcriptions of the dance tunes are included. CD recording features some of New England's finest dance musicians playing all the music needed to teach the dances. The revised CD includes three new recordings. Reels, jigs, polka and waltz are played dance length. The two square dances include singing calls on the recording.


ABCs of Contra Dancing

ABCs of Contra Dancing
Author: Luke Donforth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578756332

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A lovingly illustrated rhyming couplet look at the alphabet and contra dancing in board book format. Written by Luke Donforth and illustrated by Sarah Hirsch. Launched with the support of the contra dance community via Kickstarter in 2020. A is for Allemande, going 'round by the hand.B is for Balance, a hello that is grand.C is for Contra, a style all can do.D is for Dancing; won't you join too?E is for Even, with partners all pair.F for Four Folks in a small square.G is for Hubert, by which we mean Gene.H is for History, to know where we've been.I for Improper, a formation to start.J for the Joy we share from our heart.K for Kinetic, see how we move.L is for Legs that step to the groove.M is for Music, live from the stage.N is for Neighbor, no matter the age. O is for Organisers' gift to us all.P is for Partners, some short and some tall.Q is for Quiet, before the band plays.R is for Reels that stay with you for days.S is for swing, a spiraling rose.T for together, how a community grows.U: Understand the caller's short prompts.V is for Vigorous hollers and stomps.W is for Wavy lines post allemande rotation.X is for Cross trail in dance card notation.Y for the Youth, this tradition we pass.Z is for Zesty, while dancing with class.


Contra Dance Choreography

Contra Dance Choreography
Author: Mary McNab Dart
Publisher: Garland Publishing
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1995
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN:

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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