English Folk Dance - Couverture souple

Rippon, Hugh

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0747802254 ISBN 13 : 9780747802259

Editeur : Shire Publications, 2008

Synopsis

There are not many countries where the traditional dances, songs and music of the past have become so successfully integrated into modern everyday life as they have in England. This book tells the uninitiated where they may see folk dancing in England and how they may join in if they wish. The history and evolution of the dances that have survived and their regional variations are described, and an attempt is made to explain the origins and meanings, for example the handkerchiefs and bells in the morris dance and the lock of swords in the sword dance, and what difference there may be between English and Scottish country dancing. The book also covers such well-known folk-dance celebrations as the Padstow and Minehead hobby horse dances and the Helston Furry Dance.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In the last decade there has been renewed interest in English folk dance. Few countries have integrated the traditional dances, songs and music of the past into modern culture as successfully as in England. This book carefully distinguishes between the two types of folk dance - the ritual, ceremonial displays like morris or sword dancing, and the social folk dances. The history and evolution of the dances and their regional variations are described, their origins and meanings explained and the differences between English and Scottish dancing discussed. Examining everything from morris dancing to the Minehead hobby horse dances and the Helston Furry Dance and a definitive list of festivals where these dances can be seen makes this an indispensable handbook for anyone interested in folk dance.

Biographie de l'auteur

Hugh Rippon was an official of the English Folk Dance and Song Society, and spent much time teaching dancing, lecturing, writing articles and starting new morris sides. He has taught widely in England, Holland, Belgium, France and America and continues his 'calling' activities in retirement.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Shire Publications
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0747802254
• ISBN 13: 9780747802259
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible