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The Story of Irish Dance
About this book
From early accounts of dance customs in medieval Ireland to the present, Helen Brennan offers an authoritative look at the evolution of Irish dance. Every type of dance from social to traditional to clergy is included. Brennan takes care to explain the different styles and traditions that evolved from different parts of Ireland; which results in some lively discussions as people reminisce over old favorites. She also discusses how dance evolved to become such an important part of Ireland's culture and history. An appendix is offered to help explain the various steps involved in each style of dance including the Munster or Southern style, Single Shuffle, Double Shuffle, Treble Shuffle, the Heel Plant, the Cut, the Rock or Puzzle, the Drum, the Sean Nos Dance Style of Connemara, and the Northern Style.
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- Cover
- Half title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. The History of Dance in Earlier Times
- 2. The Fleshpots of Egypt and Gaelic Mayo: Dance and the Gaelic League
- 3. Learning to Dance
- 4. Step Dance in the Irish Tradition
- 5. “That You May Live Till the Skin of a Gooseberry Makes a Coffin for You!”
- 6. Social Dance in Ireland
- 7. Gambles, Prinkums and Biddy Balls: Traditional Dance Occasions
- 8. “The Hobs of Hell”: The Clergy and Irish Dance
- 9. From Johnny to Jiveáil: Focus on a Dance Community
- 10. Last Words
- Appendix: Stepping
- Note: The Irish Folklore Commission
- Bibliography
- Index