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A Selection of European Folk Dances

Volume 3

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 1966
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Sam Stuart
  • Language: English

A Selection of European Folk Dances, Volume 3 presents the dance sequence and music for selected Folk Dances from various European countries. The book focuses on traditional folk… Read more

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A Selection of European Folk Dances, Volume 3 presents the dance sequence and music for selected Folk Dances from various European countries. The book focuses on traditional folk dances from France, Germany, and Israel, as well as from Yugoslavia, Portugal, and Romania. Experts from the dance's country of origin are consulted to ensure that the instructions given in the book are precise. The music for the dances is recorded under the auspices of the Society for International Folk Dancing. Dance instructors, dancers, sociologists, and musicians will find this book informative and interesting.

Table of contents


Introduction

Abbreviations

Holds

Basic Steps

Estonia

Kalamies

Kivi Kasukas

France

La Bourrée Croisée

La Bourrée Droite du Pays Fort

La Bourrée Pastourelle

Germany

Dance of the Hammersmiths

Windmill

Israel

Cherkessia Kfula

Hoi Harmonica

Kuma Echa

Mayim Mayim

Shiboleth Basadeh

Yugoslavia

Djatchko Kolo

Portugal

Gota

Verde Gaio - Green Parrot

Romania

Alunelul

List of Records

Index


Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 1966
  • Language: English

About the author

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Sam Stuart

Dr. Sam Stuart is a physiotherapist and a research Fellow within the Balance Disorders Laboratory, OHSU. His work focuses on vision, cognition and gait in neurological disorders, examining how technology-based interventions influence these factors. He has published extensively in world leading clinical and engineering journals focusing on a broad range of activities such as real-world data analytics, algorithm development for wearable technology and provided expert opinion on technology for concussion assessment for robust player management. He is currently a guest editor for special issues (sports medicine and transcranial direct current stimulation for motor rehabilitation) within Physiological Measurement and Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, respectively.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Fellow, Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, UK Honorary Physiotherapist, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Shields, UK

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