An Introduction to the Teaching of Dance
An Introduction to the Teaching of Dance

Author: Elizabeth R. Hayes

Publisher: New York : Ronald Press Company

Published: 1964

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13:

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SUMMARY: Guidelines for teaching an understanding and mastery of movement fundamentals which maythen be developed into various dance forms. Lesson plans cover modern dance, ballroom dancing and folk dancing.

Folk Dances and Games
Folk Dances and Games

Author: Caroline Crawford

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-06-02

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781330255964

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Excerpt from Folk Dances and Games Professor Frederick Peterson of Columbia University, well known as a nerve specialist writes: "The dance seems to fulfill every requisite of an ideal exercise - the practical use of all the muscles, the acme of pleasurable emotion, and the satisfaction of the esthetic sense." This is true of the folk dances. They are the ideal natural form of exercise. Moreover, they are simple, pretty and enjoyable and give body control as nothing else does. The need of the many good things derived from this form of physical exercise has existed for many years. With the recognition of the need, there has come a demand for an authoritative hand-book prepared with particular reference to the schools. There has been no such book in existence in the English language. The present book was prepared to supply that need. Miss Crawford, the author, has made a special study of folk dancing for many years. She taught the subject to teachers at Chicago University and now has charge of the same work at Teachers College in Columbia University. Her students have gone out to summer schools to spread the good work. All this has intensified the call for such a book as this, which the publishers issue in the hope that it will serve to enrich the lives of the children whose welfare and happiness were kept in mind in the preparation of it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Dance a While
Dance a While

Author: Anne Pittman

Publisher: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780805321814

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Dance A While is a classic in the field of recreational dance. The Ninth Edition of this best-selling introduction to dance 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. A free accompanying CD provides the perfect music for reader practice. History, Effective Group Instruction, Dance Fundamentals, American Dance Sampler, Square Dance, Contra Dance, International Folk Dance, Social Dance. For all readers interested in learning the basics of recreational dance.

The Folk Dance Book
The Folk Dance Book

Author: C. Ward Crampton

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-06-11

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781330037782

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Excerpt from The Folk Dance Book: For Elementary Schools, Class Room, Playground, and Gymnasium This book of folk dances is published for the sole purpose of placing in the hands of the teachers of the public schools and playgrounds in New York City a description and the appropriate music for the folk dances of the course of study and those which have been approved from time to time as good physical training procedure. No attempt is made to justify their use or the grading which is used or suggested, nor is any scientific or theoretical end to be served by this collection. It is intended to be useful. All these dances have been used with success in this city and may be employed under like circumstances with the prospect of like success. This collection is the result of the earnest and efficient work of the teachers of physical training and the class teachers in the New York City schools, whose devoted efforts have developed folk dancing in its legitimate sphere to the great benefit and joy of many thousands of children. It is in recognition of their fundamental part in the development of this phase of physical training, and on their behalf, that this book is issued. Acknowledgment for descriptions of individual dances is made in the text. Especial recognition is due to the services of Miss Bessie K.Marsh, Miss Maud Edmund's, William H.Harper, Henry J. Silverman, and Harry Sperling, who have rewritten many dances; and to Miss Ellen Hope Wilson, who has assisted in collecting the material. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.