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A guide to 100 of the most popular traditional and modern reels as well as common ceilidh and party dances, with explanations of the basic steps and formations and illustrations showing progressions. ... Read more

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great intro to Scottish Country dancing!
I should have added my comments long ago regarding this wonderful little book.When I was first introduced to SCD I found this book by accident and have used it for reference and sharing with others over and over.It is very user friendly.Simple information guides a person through the basic ettiquette and answers questions about most of the terms and frequently asked items related to the dance and culture.A wonderful beginners manual!I plan to locate and buy additional copies to share with beginners. (so I can have my copy back!) ... Read more

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Song and dance are at the very centre of any nation's culture and are said to represent the innermost character of a people. The whirling, dashing and spinning of the classic Scottish reels are no exception. Here, Roddy Martine and Andrew Campell provide a lighthearted guide to the basic steps of Scottish reels and country dances, all broken down into bullet points and illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams. With further, indisposable hints on the social niceties of reeling, the conventions of the dance and the timetable of the Scottish social season, "The Swinging Sporran" is a hilarious companion to anyone who ventures into the social world north of the border. ... Read more

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The Artistic Directors of the award-winning Terra Nova Consort have been in residence at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for over ten years. This, their first publication, contains over 40 arrangements for recorders of Renaissance English and Scottish Country-Dance music as early as Playford and up to the present. The arrangements in this book were written and performed by Patricia O'Scannell, herself an accomplished recorder player, in the context of music being set for dances, balls and workshops, and are an excellent tool for aspiring players. The settings are for two to four recorders, allowing for numerous combinations of voicing depending on what the players have at hand, and include O'Scannell's insightful comments about style and technique. The music may also be played on a variety of other instruments common to the genre and used by aficionados seeking arrangements for Scottish and English repertoire to play with dancers. Written for intermediate through advanced players with some parts appropriate for beginners, this collection will appeal to all serious recorder players. ... Read more

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Irish stepdance is a type of performance dance originating in Ireland from traditional Irish dance. Irish stepdancing has been recently popularized by the world-famous show "Riverdance" and its followers. Irish stepdance is performed in most places with large Irish populations, though most stepdancers are not of Irish ancestry. Aside from public dance performances, there are also stepdance competitions all over the world. Most competitive stepdances are solo dances, though many stepdancers also perform and compete using traditional set and céilí dances. When performed as a solo dance, it is generally characterized by a stiff upper body and the quick and precise movements of the feet. ... Read more

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Includes music and steps for the following: Portnacraig (Reel).- The Road to Mallaig (Strathspey).- Quarries' Jig (Jig).- Gang the Same Gate (Strathspey).- The Whistling Wind (Reel).- The Argyll Ludging (Strathspey).- Anniversary Reel (Reel).- The Gilly Flower (Jig). ... Read more