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The subtlety and elegance of the Renaissance and Baroque periods are aptly portrayed in these newest volumes in the How to Dance Through Time titles... dance enthusiasts will enjoy these programs. Booklist
More Information about How To Dance Through Time, Volume IV
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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DANCE VIVALDI
A Contemporary Baroque Ballet
Dance Vivaldi: A Contemporary Baroque Ballet depicts a French dance performance style not usually seen by the American public. Set to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, this recorded live performance dissolves the boundaries between past and present, infusing the traditional with the modern.
A Contemporary Baroque Ballet
Dance Vivaldi: A Contemporary Baroque Ballet depicts a French dance performance style not usually seen by the American public. Set to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, this recorded live performance dissolves the boundaries between past and present, infusing the traditional with the modern.
THE SPIRIT MOVES: A History of Black Social Dance on Film, 1900 -1986
PART 2: Savoy Ballroom of Harlem, 1950s
The Spirit Moves DVD collection is a true film gem—the Rosetta stone for researchers interested in black dance history. Part 2 features footage of dancing by the public. This is important not only from a cultural perspective, but because the 'public' included Al Minns and Leon James!
PART 2: Savoy Ballroom of Harlem, 1950s
The Spirit Moves DVD collection is a true film gem—the Rosetta stone for researchers interested in black dance history. Part 2 features footage of dancing by the public. This is important not only from a cultural perspective, but because the 'public' included Al Minns and Leon James!
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.
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