The Complete Guide to Irish Dance.
Author: WHELAN, Frank.
Belfast: Appletree Press, 2000. 190 pages. Illustrated. Paperback.
Irish dancing has never been more popular. In recent years, the success of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance has enthralled audiences worldwide.
The Complete Guide to Irish Dance offers a comprehensive history of all aspects of Irish dance, from its ancient origins right up to the present day. The book gives detailed information about Irish dancing from the first day a dancer enrolls at a dance school, right through the different levels of competition up to the World Championship. Special attention is paid to music, costume, embroidery and shoes.
With clear and simple instructions and diagrams for 30 popular Irish dances, as well as step-by-step photos demonstrating arm and body positions for reels, jigs and hornpipes, this book will be of great benefit to anyone with an interest in or a love of Irish dance.
CONTENTS:-
Part 1
History of Irish Dance
Types of Irish Dance
Irish Dancing Today
Irish Dancing Costumes
Cultural Organisations and Dance in Ireland
Music in Ireland
A Tribute to Teachers
Part 2 — A Selection of Thirty Popular Irish Competition and Social Dances
Guide to Dance Formations
Explanation of Common Terminology and Often Used Movements
Instructions for Hand and Arm Positions
Instructions for Steps
Two-Hand Jig
Two-Hand Reel
Stack of Barley
An Rince Mor
Bonfire Dance
Rince Fada
Bridge of Athlone
Haste to the Wedding
Siege of Carrick
Antrim Reel
Waves of Tory
Rakes of Mallow
Walls of Limerick
Siege of Ennis
Four-Hand Reel
Humours of Bandon
Harvest-Time Jig
Fairy Reel
Clencar Reel
Duke Reel
Cross Reel
Sweets of May
Eight-Hand Reel
High Caul Cap
Eight-Hand Jig
Three Tunes
Morris Reel
Haymakers Jig
Lannigan’s Ball
Sixteen-Hand Reel
ISBN: 0862818052