Description |
6 videodiscs (271 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
"To access additional documentation, as well as a description of the 'How to dance through time' series, insert this disc into a DVD-ROM compatible computer"--Main menu frame. |
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Each disc includes "original sources" and most include a short bibliography. The "original sources" and a more extensive bibliography are included as pdf files among the additional documentation. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
v. 1. The romance of mid-19th century couple dances : waltz, galop, polka, schottische, polka mazurka : for beginners (35:00) -- v. 2. Dances of the ragtime era, 1910-1920 : animal dances, castle walk, tango, maxixe, hesitation waltz (50:00) -- v. 3. The majesty of Renaissance dance : Nido d'amore (The nest of love) (42:00) -- v. 4. The elegance of Baroque social dance : minuet, allemande, contradance (42:00) -- v. 5. Victorian era couple dances : waltz, polka, galop, mazurka (54:00) -- v. 6. A 19th century ball : the charm of group dances : quadrille, cotillon, grand march (48:00). |
Performer |
Instructor, Carol Téten ; dancers, Lawrence Ewing, Karin Cochran, Sonia Fava, Tatiana A'Virmond ... [et al.] ; pianist, David Shepard. |
Summary |
Teaches viewers a variety of social dances. Dance historian Carol Téten narrates the steps and provides a historical overview of each dance. Professional dancers from Dance Through Time perform the dances with authentic music and fashions from each era. |
System Details |
NTSC DVD. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Ballroom dancing -- History -- 19th century.
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Ballroom dancing -- History -- 20th century.
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Ballroom dancing -- Study and teaching.
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Dance -- History -- 19th century.
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Dance -- History -- 20th century.
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Added Author |
Téten, Carol.
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Shepard, David H.
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Dance Through Time (Dance group)
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Dancetime Publications.
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