Dance A While: A Handbook for Folk, Square, Contra, and Social Dance - Softcover

Pittman, Anne M.; Waller, Marlys S.; Dark, Cathy L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321537017 ISBN 13: 9780321537010

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings, 2008

Synopsis

KEY BENEFITt: Dance A While is a classic in the field of recreational dance. The Tenth Edition of this best-selling introduction to dance book uniquely combines dance instruction, descriptions of major forms of dance, and directions for more than 260 individual dances, providing ample information for readers and giving future dance instructors the background they need to be successful teachers. The cultural background of international dances is presented, along with specific suggestions for developing style. History, Effective Group Instruction, Dance Fundamentals, American Dance Sampler, Square Dance, Contra Dance, International Folk Dance, Social Dance. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of recreational dance

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Review:

"Thank you for sending the newest version of Dance A While. This is the best and most thorough book yet. Also, I am so pleased that you included a CD with the music. For our teacher education students this will be a valuable resource." --Rin Seibert, Valparaiso University

"I love this book. It is so thorough and has so many different styles of dance. It is extremely handy and I also love the companion CD! What a treasure." --Jennifer Mizenko, University of Mississippi

"Thank you for continuing to publish this useful resource for dance educators and physical education professionals. It is very useful to teach a wide variety of dances, especially traditional dances." --Ann Huntoon, Indiana University

About this edition

• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0321537017
• ISBN 13: 9780321537010
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 592