Old Square Dances Of America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162959399)

""Old Square Dances of America"" by Neva L. Boyd is a comprehensive guide to traditional square dancing in America. The book provides a detailed history of the origins and development of square dancing, including its roots in European folk dances and its evolution in America. It also includes step-by-step instructions for over 100 traditional square dances, complete with diagrams and musical notation, making it an invaluable resource for dancers, callers, and historians alike. In addition, the book features a wealth of information on the social and cultural context of square dancing, including its role in community life, its connections to regional and ethnic identities, and its influence on popular culture. With its engaging style and meticulous attention to detail, ""Old Square Dances of America"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and practice of this beloved American dance form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Neva L. Boyd, Tressie M. Dunlavy
ISBN-10: 1162959398
ISBN-13: 9781162959399
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 110
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d