Dancetime Publications
A superbly presented treat for dance and movie enthusiasts, America Dances! 1897-1948 is a welcome and strongly recommended addition to personal, school, and community library Video/DVD collections. Midwest Book Review
More Information about 20th Century American Dance: 2 DVD Set
Social Dance Timeline
15th century
Significant dances The ballo first appeared circa 1453 as danced by Italian courtiers. The ballo’s multi-rhythmic music could include the following...
16th century
Significant dances An illustrative sample of 16th century dance is the Nido d’Amore; it teaches the techniques for all the Italian dance suites...
Late 17th century & 18th century (circa 1685-1769)
Significant dances The Minuet developed in this time period, having originated from the Branle de Poiteau of the French provinces. The name “Minuet”...
Late 18th century
Significant dances The Hornpipe was a popular, show-off dance, primarily practiced by British sailors. John Durang, the first great American dancer...
Early 19th century – Regency (1805 – 1820)
Significant dances The Early Waltz incorporated both the 18th century Allemande’s arm holds and a new revolutionary dance form in which couples...
Romantic Era (1850-1869)
Significant dances Playford wrote the first record of a Quadrille in England in 1651. The French imported the form from the English. Early quadrilles...
1880 – 1900: The Victorian Era
Significant dances The end of 19th Century, the Victorian Era added intricate embellishments and improvisational sequences to the dances of the Romantic...
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DANCING THE BIG APPLE 1937
African Americans Inspire a National Craze
In 1937, the nation was struggling to recover from the Great Depression. The Big Apple dance was an elixir in hard times; Americans from every background let loose in this infectious circle dance. This fascinating documentary portrays the Big Apple craze from its serendipitous explosion explores the African ceremonial roots of this exuberant dance.
African Americans Inspire a National Craze
In 1937, the nation was struggling to recover from the Great Depression. The Big Apple dance was an elixir in hard times; Americans from every background let loose in this infectious circle dance. This fascinating documentary portrays the Big Apple craze from its serendipitous explosion explores the African ceremonial roots of this exuberant dance.
DANCETIME DVD! 500 YEARS OF SOCIAL DANCE
VOL II. 20th Century
Volume II of Dancetime DVD! whirls viewers on through American social dance of the 20th century. Each innovative dance explodes onto the scene, reflecting the decades of the 1900s. As people and ideas began to travel more quickly, dance styles and fads were born, popularized, and transformed.
VOL II. 20th Century
Volume II of Dancetime DVD! whirls viewers on through American social dance of the 20th century. Each innovative dance explodes onto the scene, reflecting the decades of the 1900s. As people and ideas began to travel more quickly, dance styles and fads were born, popularized, and transformed.
HOW TO DANCE THROUGH TIME
VOL II Dances Of The Ragtime Era 1910-1920
Ragtime dance was catchy and delightful early 20th century dance fad. Learn the decade’s innovative ballroom dances and meet the Castles, an influential couple in modern social dance—the Castle Walk bears their name. Acquaint yourself with syncopated beats, and learn the Ragtime Era’s Animal Dances!
VOL II Dances Of The Ragtime Era 1910-1920
Ragtime dance was catchy and delightful early 20th century dance fad. Learn the decade’s innovative ballroom dances and meet the Castles, an influential couple in modern social dance—the Castle Walk bears their name. Acquaint yourself with syncopated beats, and learn the Ragtime Era’s Animal Dances!
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