Square Dance and Contra Dance Handbook

Name: Square Dance and Contra Dance Handbook
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ISBN: 9780786449101

ISBN-10: 0786449101

ISBN-13: 9780786449101

Edition: 1996

Authors: Margot Gunzenhauser

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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.

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date: 8/11/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.64" tall
Weight: 1.584



List of Dances, Dance Figures, and Tunes


Preface and Acknowledgments


Introduction


The Basics of Square and Contra Dancing


Mixers: An Easy Start


Progressive Circles and Other Easy Dances


Contra Dances


Southern Mountain Style Square Dancing


Square Dances


Tunes


Glossary


Directory


Materials for Musicians


Annotated Discography


Annotated Bibliography


Index