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The Meaning of Tango: The History and Steps of the Argentinian Dance
by Christine Denniston  Publisher Comments From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the riveting story of the dance that captivated the world—a tale of politics and passion, immigration, and romance. The Meaning of Tango traces the development of the dance...
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Cajun Dancing
by Rand Speyrer Publisher Comments Begins with the moderate pace of the waltzes and two-steps that grew out of the European society that settled in Cajun country long before dance halls became a roadside feature of Acadiana. Progresses to the fast-paced Cajun Jitterbug with 25 alternating...
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Sensational Knowledge: Embodying Culture Through Japanese Dance with DVD (Music Culture)
by Tomie Hahn Synopsis How do music and dance reveal the ways in which a community interacts with the world? How are the senses used in communicating cultural knowledge? In Sensational Knowledge, ethnomusicologist and dancer Tomie Hahn uncovers the process and nuances of...
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Belly Dance
by Tina Hobin Publisher Comments The dance of mother earth. The first complete history of the ancient and mystical dance from an acknowledged expert on the subject....
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The Art of Belly Dancing with Other and Jewelry and CD (Audio)
by Melanie Votaw Publisher Comments Part ancient art form, part sensuous entertainment, and part fun, sexy way to increase physical fitness while exploring a ritual of self-expression, belly dancing is today enjoying an exciting renaissance. There's nothing quite like it for toning your...
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Sacred Woman, Sacred Dance : Awakening Spirituality Through Movement & Ritual (00 Edition)
by Iris J. Stewart Publisher Comments Shows how dance, the highest expression of spirituality in cultures and traditions all over the world, is being integrated into the lives of women today. x The first book to explore women's spiritual expression--women's ways--through a study of dance x...
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Europe Dancing: Perspectives on Theatre Dance and Cultural Identity
by Stephanie Jordan Publisher Comments Europe Dancing examines the dance cultures and movements which have developed in Europe since World War II. Nine countries are represented in this unique collaboration between European dance scholars. The contributors chart the post-war development of...
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Long After Midnight at the Nino Bien: A Yanqui's Missteps in Argentina
by Brian Winter Publisher Comments In a book that is part travelogue, part history, a young American reporter moves to Argentina and struggles to learn the tango. He discovers that the tango, with its tales of jealousy, melodrama, and lost glory, may hold the secret to the country that is...
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The People Have Never Stopped Dancing: Native American Modern Dance Histories
by Jacquel Shea Murphy Publisher Comments During the past thirty years, Native American dance has emerged as a visible force on concert stages throughout North America. In this first major study of contemporary Native American dance, Jacqueline Shea Murphy shows how these performances are at...
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Tango: The Dance, the Song, the Story
by Simon Collier Publisher Comments Born in the slums of Buenos Aires in the last decades of the 19th century, the tango has remained spectacularly alive for over 100 years and today is the focus of a new cult. What is the secret of the tango's appeal? Historian Simon Collier traces the...
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Story of Irish Dance (01 Edition)
by Brennan Publisher Comments From early accounts of dance customs in medieval Ireland to the present, Brennan offers an authoritative look at the evolution of Irish dance....
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Kiss and Tango: Looking for Love in Buenos Aires
by Marina Palmer Publisher Comments Should you ever give up the fast track? Could you settle down with the spirit of adventure still in your blood? And just how do you say Mr. Wrong in Spanish anyway? Fueled by tango addiction, the hope of romancing a sultry porteñ o, and a one-way...
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Swinging Sporran: a Lighthearted Guide To the Basic Steps of Scottish Reels and Country Dances (UK Edition)
by Roderick Martine Publisher Comments A lighthearted guide to the basic steps of Scottish reels and country dances....
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Flamenco: Gypsy Dance and Music from Andalusia
by Claus Schreiner Publisher Comments The book traces the history and development of flamenco, the stirring form of folk dance created by the Gypsies of the Andalusian region of Spain in the 19th century....
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Story of Irish Dance,the
by Helen Brennan Publisher Comments Tracing the origins of dance back to early medieval accounts, this volume also charts the developments of the 18th century, exploring how dance played a vital role in the formation of a new national culture....
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Teaching Movement & Dance: a Sequential Approach To Rhythmic Movement
by Phyllis S Weikart Publisher Comments Fully revised and expanded, this fifth edition includes updated information on Phyllis S. Weikart's teaching model for beginners of all ages. Also contains over 100 beginning-level dances and instructions for introducing movement and dance in...
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Choreographic Politics
by Anthony Shay Publisher Comments The first in-depth analysis of state-sponsored, professional dance ensembles....
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Scottish Ceilidh Dancing
by David Ewart Publisher Comments 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...
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Middle Eastern Dance (World of Dance)
by Penni Alzayer Publisher Comments This series explores various genres of dance, including forms indigenous to particular regions and cultures. These books provide not only a historical overview and cultural context of the dances' development but also technical insight into movement...
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Bellydance: A Guide to Middle Eastern Dance, Its Music, Its Culture and Costume
by Keti Sharif Publisher Comments For those wanting to shake and shimmy their way to a firmer body, this comprehensive guide to belly dancing offers instructions on how to make the most of the hot belly-dancing-as-fitness trend. In addition to guiding the dancer to a trimmer waist, this...
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