Essential Guide to Irish Dance
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Essential Guide to Irish Dance

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eBook - ePub

Essential Guide to Irish Dance

About this book

The Irish Dance genre is an essential part of the heritage and culture of Ireland. From its early roots in Celtic history, to the global growth inspired by shows such as Riverdance, to the modern- day competitive championships and Feisanna, it continues to be a vibrant and evolving dance form. The Essential Guide to Irish Dancing delves into the history and culture behind the world of Irish Dance, offering technical instruction from beginner-level to advanced, including how to prepare exciting set dances and choreograph innovative sequences. Topics covered include: Irish dance music; the fundamentals of solo dancing; traditional dance movements and set dances; Céilí dancing; competitions and careers; choreography, and finally, physical fitness and mental health.

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Yes, you can access Essential Guide to Irish Dance by Marie Duffy Pask in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Médias et arts de la scène & Danse. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Dedication
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Preface
  10. Introduction
  11. 1. The History and Development of Irish Dance
  12. 2. How do I become an Irish Dancer?
  13. 3. Music of the Dance
  14. 4. Solo Dancing
  15. 5. Céilí Dancing
  16. 6. Examinations, Qualifications and Competitions
  17. 7. Opportunities after Competition
  18. 8. Choreography
  19. 9. Mental and Physical Fitness, and Health and Safety
  20. 10. Concluding Remarks
  21. Appendix I: Suppliers of Irish Dance Wear
  22. Appendix II: The Language of Irish Dance
  23. Bibliography
  24. References
  25. Index