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The Swinging Sporran: A Lighthearted Guide to the Basic Steps of Scottish Reels and Country Dances - Hardcover
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This revised edition of a comprehensive guide to the basic steps of 17 Scottish reels and country dances has been updated to include the latest variations. The book explains each dance simply and clearly with diagrams, and gives additional background information on dress, history and basic technique such as setting, turns and pas de basque. The dances listed include The Duke of Perth, Hamilton House, The Reel of the 51st, Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Inverness Country Dance, Foursome, Eightsome and Sixteensome Reels and The Dashing White Sergeant. Roddy Martine is the ex-editor of the "Scottish Field" and author of the "New Shell Guide to the Lowlands and Borders of Scotland".
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Roddy Martine has written a large number of books on Scottish life, encompassing Scotch whisky, clans and tartans, interiors and biographies. In addition he contributes to a wide range of newspapers, and is associate editor of Caledonia Magazine. Andrew Campbell was born and brought up in Muir of Ord, Ross-shire. He is director of Ashridge Stategic Management Centre, visiting professor at City University Business Sxhool and author of 10 books on business stategy.
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The Swinging Sporran: A Light-hearted Guide to the Basic Steps of Scottish Reels and Country Dances
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Michael Joseph, London, UK, 1988
ISBN 10: 0718130073
ISBN 13: 9780718130077
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; A lively and invaluable manual, covering everything the average party-goer might encounter - whether at Highland and Lowland gatherings or smart London balls, at reel clubs, school or informal occasions. As well as explaing each dance simply and clearly, the authors give information on dress, history and basic technique, such as setting, turns and pas de basque, all illuminated and enlivened by humorous diagrams and drawings. Seller Inventory # 005044
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