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Erica M. Nielsen

Folk Dancing

Erica M. Nielsen

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English
Greenwood Press
22 July 2011
Folk dancing
Series: The American Dance Floor
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.

While the general term ""folk dance"" encompasses a surprising variety of specific dances, there are three major recreational communities or forms: international folk dance, modern western square dance, and contra dance. Throughout the last century, millions of people have enjoyed folk dancing as an educational and recreational activity, regardless of the particular style.

Folk Dancing explains the reasons for the folk dance movement that exploded in Europe and North America in the late 19th century. It describes the clubs, camps, festivals, and communities that sprang up, and examines the culture of the movement—the music, key individuals and events, types of clothing, and influences of technologies and popular culture. The book contains authoritative, original information gleaned from the author's own research conducted with hundreds of folk dance enthusiasts across America.
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Imprint:   Greenwood Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   454g
ISBN:   9780313376887
ISBN 10:   0313376883
Series:   The American Dance Floor
Pages:   176
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Series Foreword Preface Timeline Introduction Chapter 1: Native American Dances Chapter 2: African American Dances Chapter 3: European Dances Chapter 4: Origins of the Folk Dance Movement Chapter 5: American Folk Dance Activities Chapter 6: International Folk Dance Chapter 7: Modern Western Square Dance Chapter 8: Contra Dance Conclusion Glossary References Index

Erica M. Nielsen is a freelance writer based in Arizona. She holds a MFA in dance from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.

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