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Scottish Ceilidh Dancing
ISBN: 9781851588459 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Say goodbye to squashed feet, sore toes, and dizzy heads with "Scottish Ceilidh Dancing." Guiding you through intricate dance steps and various hand holds in simple, straightforward language, this book introduces you to the exuberant world of the Dashing White Sergeant, the Gay Gordons, the Gypsy Tap, and the Lucky Seven, to name but a few. All your old favorites are here and, with over50 dances, there's something for everyone, from the simple routines of the Dinkie One-Step, to the more adventurous Southern Rose Waltz and the Posties Jig."
Say goodbye to squashed feet, sore toes, and dizzy heads with "Scottish Ceilidh Dancing." Guiding you through intricate dance steps and various hand h...
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70,93 zł |
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National Dance
ISBN: 9781861267818 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Whosoever danceth not, knoweth not the way of life." At the time this line from a 2nd-century Gnostic hymn was written, dancing was still "of the people, for the people, by the people," so integral a part of life that it was almost akin to breathing. It is at the dance of the common peoplefolk dancethat this book takes a long look. Country by country, it explores and compares the cultural traditions that underpin folk dance in various parts of Europe.Margaret Allenby-Jaffe considers the importance of dance as both a patriotic statement and as a force for education and international...
"Whosoever danceth not, knoweth not the way of life." At the time this line from a 2nd-century Gnostic hymn was written, dancing was still "of the peo...
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92,77 zł |
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Dancing Postcolonialism: The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica
ISBN: 9783899426427 / Angielski / Miękka / 238 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book presents the first in-depth critical and historical examination of the internationally renowned National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) in the context of postcolonial theatre. Combining a postcolonial theoretical framework with performance studies and dance analysis, the study examines the interrelationship of Jamaican modern dance theatre aesthetics and the Caribbean's complex cultural genealogy since 1492. Addressing issues of postcolonial nationalism and Jamaican identity politics, the book provides the first comprehensive study of the NDTC's modern dance theatre works...
This book presents the first in-depth critical and historical examination of the internationally renowned National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (N...
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169,21 zł |
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The Bedhaya Court Dances of Central Java
ISBN: 9789004094246 / Angielski / Twarda / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The ritual bedhaya dances of the Central Javanese courts form a highly valued expression of Javanese culture. These stately dance forms, comprising complex choreographies executed to the accompaniment of archaic songs and gamelan music, are part of the cultural tradition of the Mataram dynasty. They have been preserved in the two main court centres of Central Java: Surakarta and Yogyakarta.
The contents of the book range from a relatively general introduction to a detailed analysis of structural, formal features of the dances. Included are theories on the origin, social context and... The ritual bedhaya dances of the Central Javanese courts form a highly valued expression of Javanese culture. These stately dance forms, comprising co...
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967,11 zł |
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Polish Dance in Southern California
ISBN: 9780880335935 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a historical overview of folk dance ensembles in Los Angeles and the Orange Counties. It stretches back fifty years and examines groups such as Krakusy, Podhale, Gorale, and Polskie Iskry; popular Polish dances like Goralski, Zbojnicki, Krakowiak, Kujawiak, and the Polka; and the relationship between Polish models of these dances and their interpretation by modern American ensembles today.
This is a historical overview of folk dance ensembles in Los Angeles and the Orange Counties. It stretches back fifty years and examines groups such a...
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249,14 zł |
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Doople: The Eternal Law of African Dance
ISBN: 9783718653065 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This major study is the first written record of the oral tradition of the African dancer and the Masques de Sagesse. It explains the movements, codes and meanings of the traditional African dance.
This major study is the first written record of the oral tradition of the African dancer and the Masques de Sagesse. It explains the movements, codes ...
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274,86 zł |
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Dancing at the Crossroads: Memory and Mobility in Ireland
ISBN: 9781845453282 / Angielski / Twarda / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dancing at the crossroads used to be young people's opportunity to meet and enjoy themselves on mild summer evenings in the countryside in Ireland--until this practice was banned by law, the Public Dance Halls Act in 1935. Now a key metaphor in Irish cultural and political life, "dancing at the crossroads" also crystallizes the argument of this book: Irish dance, from Riverdance (the commercial show) and competitive dancing to dance theatre, conveys that Ireland is to be found in a crossroads situation with a firm base in a distinctly Irish tradition which is also becoming a prominent part of...
Dancing at the crossroads used to be young people's opportunity to meet and enjoy themselves on mild summer evenings in the countryside in Ireland--un...
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513,51 zł |
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Flamenco: Conflicting Histories of the Dance
ISBN: 9780786439232 / Angielski / Miękka / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This analytical history traces representations of flamenco dance in Spain and abroad from the 20th century through to the present day. The book looks at flamenco histories, film appearances of flamenco, accounts of live performances and interviews with practitioners to map the emergence of a global dance phenomenon.
This analytical history traces representations of flamenco dance in Spain and abroad from the 20th century through to the present day. The book looks ...
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188,13 zł |
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The Matachines Dance: A Ritual Dance of the Indian Pueblos and Mexicano/Hispano Communities
ISBN: 9780865346345 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Matachines dance is a ritual drama performed on certain saint's days in Pueblo Indian and Mexicano/Hispano communities along the upper Rio Grande valley in New Mexico and elsewhere in the American Southwest. It derives from a genre of medieval European folk dramas symbolizing conflict between Christians and Moors. Spaniards brought it to the Americas as a vehicle for Christianizing the Indians. In this book, Rodriguez explores the colorful, complex, and often enigmatic Matachines dance as it is performed today. In the Upper Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico, the Matachines is the only...
The Matachines dance is a ritual drama performed on certain saint's days in Pueblo Indian and Mexicano/Hispano communities along the upper Rio Grande ...
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108,19 zł |
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American Square Dances of the West and Southwest
ISBN: 9781906600129 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Take your partner by the hand and get ready to join the hoedown with this guide to square dancing, a fun and traditional way for friends, neighbours and families of all ages to keep fit and relax. First published in 1949, American Square Dances Of The West And Southwest is a simple and clear introduction to square dancing moves and calls. With the help of instructions and diagrams, learn how to dance traditional figures such as Swing Old Adam, Dive For The Oyster and Four Little Sisters With A Do-Si-Do. Or maybe you'd rather find out how to lead dances as a caller? This book will show you...
Take your partner by the hand and get ready to join the hoedown with this guide to square dancing, a fun and traditional way for friends, neighbours a...
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151,95 zł |
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The Tango in the United States: A History
ISBN: 9780786446810 / Angielski / Miękka / 239 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Chronicles the history of the tango in the United States, from its antecedents in Argentina, Paris and London to the present day. This work covers the dancers, musicians, and composers who were promoting it, and the tango's influence on American music.
Chronicles the history of the tango in the United States, from its antecedents in Argentina, Paris and London to the present day. This work covers the...
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248,84 zł |
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City Folk: English Country Dance and the Politics of the Folk in Modern America
ISBN: 9780814794692 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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... 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... |
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383,84 zł |
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Dance of the Sleepwalkers: The Dance Marathon Fad
ISBN: 9780879725709 / Angielski / Miękka / 226 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dance marathons were a phenomenally popular fad during the manic 1920s and depressive 1930s. What began as a craze soon developed into a money-making business which lasted 30 years. Some 20,000 contestants and show personnel participated in these events; audiences, the majority women, totalled in the millions. A Poor Man's Nightclub, dance marathons were the dog-end of American show business, a bastard form of entertainment which borrowed from vaudeville, burlesque, night club acts and sports.
Dance marathons were a phenomenally popular fad during the manic 1920s and depressive 1930s. What began as a craze soon developed into a money-making ...
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86,51 zł |
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Teaching Personality With Gracefulness: The Transmission of Japanese Cultural Values Through Japanese Dance Theatre
ISBN: 9780819190154 / Angielski / Miękka / 238 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Examines the methods used by Kanriye Fujima, a member of the Fujima school of Japan, to teach "Nihon Buyon" to primarily Japanese-Americans. The author discusses Fujima's life as a teacher and provides an explanation of her teaching processes and contexts of perfomances.
Examines the methods used by Kanriye Fujima, a member of the Fujima school of Japan, to teach "Nihon Buyon" to primarily Japanese-Americans. The autho...
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467,64 zł |
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Latin Dance
ISBN: 9780313376085 / Angielski / Twarda / 161 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Latin dance and music have had a widespread influence upon the development of other social dance and music styles in the United States. As a result, Latin dance styles are among the most important dance forms in America. "Latin Dance" addresses every major style of Latin dance, describing the basic steps that characterize it as well as its rhythmic pace and time signature, and examining its development from European, African, and Amerindian influences. The author explains the range of styles and expression to be found in Latin dances primarily within the context of couples social... Latin dance and music have had a widespread influence upon the development of other social dance and music styles in the United States. As a result... |
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185,64 zł |
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Thompson Revisited
ISBN: 9781419663017 / Angielski / Miękka / 130 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A reprint, revision and translation of 'Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances' Volume 5, published in London, England in 1789. Containing music and dance instruction for all 200 dances covering the years 1781 through 1788. An excellent resource for dancemasters, reinactors and historians interested in English and Early American country dance.
A reprint, revision and translation of 'Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances' Volume 5, published in London, England in 1789...
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77,36 zł |
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Society Dancing: Fashionable Bodies in England, 1870-1920
ISBN: 9780230277144 / Angielski / Twarda / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Based on new archival research, this book uniquely presents a fresh interrogation of how, among London's fashionable society, dancing in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was variously a means of social modelling, change, conformity and creative individual expression.
Based on new archival research, this book uniquely presents a fresh interrogation of how, among London's fashionable society, dancing in the late nine...
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382,84 zł |
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Folk Dancing
ISBN: 9780313376887 / Angielski / Twarda / 153 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This overview of folk dancing in the United States showcases an important historical movement and explains how folk dance communities evolved to fulfill the needs of specific groups of people over time.
This overview of folk dancing in the United States showcases an important historical movement and explains how folk dance communities evolved to fulfi...
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163,80 zł |
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Movement and Mimesis: The Idea of Dance in the Sanskritic Tradition
ISBN: 9780792313250 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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540,94 zł |
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Sweating Saris: Indian Dance as Transnational Labor
ISBN: 9781439904299 / Angielski / Twarda / 236 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Seeing Indian dancers as gendered labour highlights the politics of Asian American racialization, migration, and citizenship
Seeing Indian dancers as gendered labour highlights the politics of Asian American racialization, migration, and citizenship
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326,78 zł |
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