The Encyclopedia of World Folk Dance

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ISBN: 9781442257481

Mary Ellen Snodgrass

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Rowman & Littlefield
08 August 2016

Folk dancing; Reference works

While there are books about folk dances from individual countries or regions, there isn’t a single comprehensive book on folk dances across the globe. This illustrated compendium offers the student, teacher, choreographer, historian, media critic, ethnographer, and general reader an overview of the evolution and social and religious significance of folk dance.

The Encyclopedia of World Folk Dance focuses on the uniqueness of kinetic performance and its contribution to the study and appreciation of rhythmic expression around the globe. Following a chronology of momentous events dating from prehistoryto the present day, the entries in this volume include material on technical terms, character roles, and specific dances. The entries also summarize the historical and ethnic milieu of each style and execution, highlighting, among other elements, such features as: originspurposerituals and traditionspropsdressholidaysthemes

By: Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 263mm, Width: 186mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 1.134kg
ISBN: 9781442257481
ISBN 10: 1442257482
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 08 August 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mary Ellen Snodgrass taught high school and university classes for 23 yearsand served as a state humanities lecturer and member of the NC Library Commission. She is the author of several works of award-winning reference volumes including Japan vs. U.S.A. (1993), Encyclopedia of Feminist Literature (2006), Encyclopedia of Utopian Literature (1995), Encyclopedia of Fable (1998), Encyclopedia of the Underground Railroad (2007), Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion (2013), and The Encyclopedia of World Ballet (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015).

Reviews for The Encyclopedia of World Folk Dance

The Encyclopedia of World Folk Dance spans the globe to provide a comprehensive, single-source exploration of multiple aspects of folk dance...Overall, the encyclopedia is a user-friendly resource...A notable strength of this resource is its global perspective; folk dances from around the world are considered in terms of their relationships to each other. This informative, well-researched encyclopedia will meet the needs of students, teachers, and historians and would be a welcome addition to academic or large public libraries. American Reference Books Annual