The Encyclopedia of World Folk Dance

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Dance, Folk, Reference
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Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass ISBN: 9781442257498
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: August 8, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass
ISBN: 9781442257498
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: August 8, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

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 Dancefocuses 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:

  • origins
  • purpose
  • rituals and traditions
  • props
  • dress
  • holidays
  • themes
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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 Dancefocuses 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:

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