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001 ocn910170518
003 OCoLC
005 20220721032525.0
008 150527s2015 ilua b 001 0 eng d
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020 $a9781478626985
020 $a1478626984
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245 00 $aDance a while :$ba handbook for folk, square, contra, and social dance /$cAnne M. Pittman, Marlys S. Waller, Cathy L. Dark.
250 $aTenth edition.
264 1 $aLong Grove, Illinois :$bWaveland Press,$c2015.
300 $axix, 580 pages :$billustrations ;$c28 cm +$e1 CD (4 3/4 in.)
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 $aDance 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.
505 0 $aHistory. The beginning -- Forms -- Music -- Cultural significance -- Dance in today's world -- Effective group instruction. The effective instructor -- Why dance? -- Purpose of dance -- Facilities -- Equipment -- Music -- Planning instruction -- Orientation to the dance class -- Class procedure -- Organizing special activities -- Dance fundamentals. Rhythm and meter -- Analysis of a basic rhythm -- Fundamental locomotor movements -- Basic dance steps -- Suggestions for teaching basic dance steps -- Procedure for teaching basic dance steps and turns -- Dance formations -- Dance positions -- Guidelines for reading dance directions -- Music in relation to dance -- Dance style -- American dance sampler. Dances from the European courts to the American ballrooms -- The unique contributions of African Americans -- The Spanish-Mexican influence -- Dance styles of the people -- Music -- Dress -- A social occasion -- Revival of folk traditions -- The melting pot versus ethnic identity -- Play party games: dances for children -- A selection of American dances -- Nonpartner dances -- Mixers -- Partner dances -- Cajun dance -- Country western dance -- Folk dance from the Hawaiian Islands -- Square dance. History -- Teaching square dance -- Big circle square dance -- Basic movements for square dances -- Organizing squares and changing partners -- Square dances: patter and singing calls -- Patter calls -- Singing calls -- Contra dance. History -- Contra dance basics -- International folk dance. Folk dance movement -- Understanding folkways enhances dance -- Africa -- Alpine region: Switzerland, Austria, and Germany -- Balkan countries -- British Isles -- Canada -- China -- Czech Republic and Slovakia -- France -- Guam -- Hungary -- Israel -- Italy -- Japan -- Lithuania -- Mexico -- Philippines -- Poland -- Romania -- Russia -- Scandinavia -- South America -- Social dance. Teaching social dance -- Style in social dance -- Dance positions -- Swing (Jitterbug) -- Line dance -- Foxtrot -- Tango -- Waltz -- Cha Cha -- Mambo -- Merengue -- Rumba -- Salsa -- Samba.
650 0 $aDance.
650 6 $aDanse.
650 7 $adances (performance events)$2aat
650 7 $adances (performing arts compositions)$2aat
650 7 $aDance.$2fast$0(OCoLC)fst00887402
700 1 $aPittman, Anne M.
700 1 $aWaller, Marlys S.
700 1 $aDark, Cathy L.
938 $aBaker and Taylor$bBTCP$nBK0019779523
938 $aYBP Library Services$bYANK$n12357719
994 $aZ0$bIME
948 $hNO HOLDINGS IN IME - 13 OTHER HOLDINGS