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Dance History

  • On Course to Winby Jim Saltonstall

    Bloomsbury Publishing 2013; US$ 23.99

    Jim Saltonstall has coached multiple National, European, World and Olympic racing champions, including Ben Ainslie, one of Britain’s most successful Olympians. This quick reference handbook distills the wisdom of 40 years in the business to help all dinghy, yacht and windsurfers to improve their performance in one of the most challenging sports... more...

  • Doopleaaby Alphonse Tierou

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 54.95

    The African dancer requires complete technical mastery and must respect the precise rules handed down by the society of the Masques de Sagesse. Alphonse Tirou is from the Ouenon people of the Ivory Coast. His major study is the first written record of this oral tradition and it explains the movements, codes and meanings of the traditional African dance.... more...

  • Dance Theatre in Irelandby Aoife McGrath

    Palgrave Macmillan 2012; US$ 85.00

    Dance theatre has become a site of transformation in the Irish performance landscape. This book conducts a socio-political and cultural reading of dance theatre practice in Ireland from Yeats' dance plays at the start of the 20th century to Celtic-Tiger-era works of Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre and CoisCéim Dance Theatre at the start of the 21st. more...

  • Cantos especiales - Cantos Yoruba, Iyesa y Arara, Vol. Iby Adrian Coburg

    Coburg Percussion Publishing 2012; Not Available

    This is Adrian Coburg?s extended and comprehensive transcription book of the Tradados de fundamento of the Orishas. The song scores are in the manner of call and response to celebrate religious ceremonies. Originally from ethnic sources such as: Yoruba, Iyesa and Arara. Cantos Especiales Vol 1 and Vol 2 is a continuing selection. The transcription... more...

  • Cantos especiales - Cantos Yoruba, Iyesa y Arara, Vol. IIIby Adrian Coburg

    Coburg Percussion Publishing 2012; Not Available

    This is Adrian Coburg?s comprehensive additional transcription book of song scores ?Fundamento? in the manner of call and response to celebrate religious ceremonies. Originally from ethnic sources such as Yoruba, Iyesa and Arara. His collection contains songs for 20 Orishas. The transcription includes short instructions for Bata drums. It opens with... more...

  • Cantos especiales - Cantos Yoruba y Iyesa, Vol. IVby Adrian Coburg

    Coburg Percussion Publishing 2012; Not Available

    This is Adrian Coburg?s additional transcription book of song scores ?Cantos de campo? in the manner of call and response to celebrate religious ceremonies. Originally from ethnic sources such as: Yoruba and Iyesa. His collection contains songs for 13 Orishas. The transcription includes short instructions for Bata drums. It opens with Elegua and ends... more...

  • Balinese Dance, Drama & Musicby I Wayan Dibia; Rucina Ballinger; Barbara Anello

    Tuttle Publishing 2012; US$ 18.95

    This book is a lavishly illustrated introduction to the most commonly seen forms of traditional performing arts in Bali; gamelan music, dance, drama and puppetry. Ideal reading for visitors to the island as well as for anyone interested in Balinese culture. The book presents the history and function of each type of performance with illustrations and... more...

  • The Revival of Banned Dancesby Renee Critcher Lyons

    McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2012; US$ 45.00

    Throughout history, humans have used dance as a benefit for mind, body, and soul. In some cases, governments or churches have banned certain dances for a variety of reasons. This work provides an exploration of dances banned around the world, then revived by a handful of brave proponents. The sixteen case studies--ranging from Argentina's Tango... more...

  • How We Playedby Caroline Goodfellow

    The History Press 2012; US$ 24.78

    Games make up a huge part of childhood, and memories of specific games stay with us throughout our lives. They form an integral part of growing up and stimulate imagination and creativity. From hide and seek to complex card and board games, street games that require no equipment to elaborate rainy day amusements, we all have experience of entertaining... more...

  • Contemporary Dance in Cubaby Suki John

    McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2012; US$ 38.00

    The lens of dance can provide a multifaceted view of the present-day Cuban experience. Cuban contemporary dance, or tecnica cubana as it is known throughout Latin America, is a highly evolved hybrid of ballet, North American modern dance, Afro-Cuban tradition, flamenco and Cuban nightclub cabaret. Unlike most dance forms, tecnica was created intentionally... more...