Description |
190 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
Contents |
History of Irish dance -- Types of Irish dance -- Irish dancing today -- Irish dancing costumes -- Cultural organisations and dance in Ireland -- Music in Ireland -- A tribute to teachers -- Guide to dance formations -- Explanation of common terminology and often used movements -- Instructions for hand and arm positions -- Instructions for steps -- Two-hand jig -- Two-hand reel -- Stack of barley -- An rince mór -- Bonfire dance -- Rince fada -- Bridge of Athlone -- Haste to the wedding -- Siege of Carrick -- Antrim reel -- Waves of Tory -- Rakes of mallow -- Walls of Limerick -- Siege of Ennis -- Four-hand reel -- Humours of Bandon -- Harvest-time jig -- Fairy reel -- Clencar reel -- Duke reel -- Cross reel -- Sweets of May -- Eight-hand reel -- High caul cap -- Eight-hand jig -- Three tunes -- Morris reel -- Haymakers jig -- Lannigan's ball -- Sixteen-hand reel. |
Summary |
Irish dancing has never been more popular. In recent years, the success of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance has enthralled audiences worldwide. The Complete Guide to Irish Dance offers a comprehensive history of all aspects of Irish dance, from its ancient origins right up to the present day. The book gives detailed information about Irish dancing from the first day a dancer enrolls at a dance school, right through the different levels of competition up to the World Championship. Special attention is paid to music, costume, embroidery and shoes. With clear and simple instructions and diagrams for 30 popular Irish dances, as well as step-by-step photos demonstrating arm and body positions for reels, jigs and hornpipes, this book will be of great benefit to anyone with an interest in or a love of Irish dance. |
Subject |
Folk dancing, Irish.
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Folk dancing, Irish -- History.
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Dance -- Ireland.
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Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Subject |
Dance. (OCoLC)fst00887402
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Folk dancing, Irish. (OCoLC)fst00928703
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Ireland. (OCoLC)fst01205427
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Other Form: |
Online version: Whelan, Frank, 1944- Complete guide to Irish dance. Belfast : Appletree, 2000 (OCoLC)647589752 |
ISBN |
0862818052 |
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9780862818050 |
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