A SELECTION OF EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES BOOK II

Zhou, Yong

ISBN 10: 0080108423 / ISBN 13: 9780080108421

Published by S.I.F.D., London, 1971

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48 pages of music, moves and steps. Small mark on cover, otherwise a clean, straight copy. Scan available.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A SELECTION OF EUROPEAN FOLK DANCES BOOK II
• Publisher: S.I.F.D., London
• Publication Date: 1971
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0080108423
• ISBN 13: 9780080108421
• Binding: Stapled Booklet, Stiff Cover.
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A Selection of European Folk Dances, Volume 2 is a selection of folk dances from various European countries outside the British Isles, complete with dance sequence and music. These folk dances include Boarischer and Kreuzpolka from Austria; Kolomeyka from Carpathia; Schottische from Denmark; Viru Vals from Estonia; Bourrée Poursuite from France; Der Gamboliner Holzschuhtanz from Germany; Kokotek and Laura from Poland; Tarantella from Sicily; Fyrmanna Schottische from Sweden; and Hopak from Ukraine. This volume is comprised of 12 chapters and begins with a discussion on holds, which are of four types: peasant hold, open peasant hold, ballroom hold, and promenade hold. The next chapter explains the basic dance steps, from balance and chassé to step hop and waltz step. Subsequent chapters focus on European folk dances such as Boarischer and Kreuzpolka from Austria; Kolomeyka from Carpathia; Schottische from Denmark; Viru Vals from Estonia; Bourrée Poursuite from France; Der Gamboliner Holzschuhtanz from Germany; Kokotek and Laura from Poland; Tarantella from Sicily; Fyrmanna Schottische from Sweden; and Hopak from Ukraine. This book will be of particular value to dancers and folklorists.