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Illustrated overview, background on styles. ... Read more

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Slim volume, excellent pictures
As far as contemporary pictures goes, this book is fabulous. It shows costumes from diverse times and regions, and even mentions the Festival dancers, etc., and not just An Coimisuin (excuse my spelling if it isincorrect). As I mentioned in the title, the pages are few, but the size ofthe book is reflected in its price (LOW!). The content in terms of text isok; nothing was obviously inaccurate (unlike the arthur flynn ID book),and, even though the volume is brief, the text is fairly comprehensive. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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