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How to Dance Through Time Vol. 1: The Romance of Mid-19th Century Couple Dances DVD Video
Learn to dance
the Waltz, Gallop, Polka, Schottische, and Polka Mazurka. This Volume
gives clear "how-to" instructions to help viewers learn these five
mid-19th Century ballroom couple dances. Beginners are introduced to the
basic steps in careful detail which accompany the romantic dance music of
the past. Each dance is introduced by a brief presentation of historical
information illustrated with original lithographs. In the final section,
the dancers perform these much loved dances, dressed in the appropriate
fashions. 35 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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How to Dance Through Time Vol. II: Dances of the Ragtime Era: 1910-1920 DVD Video
Learn to dance the Animal Dances (Fox Trot, Horse Trot, Kangaroo Hop, Duck
Waddle, Squirrel, Chicken Scratch, Turkey Trot, Grizzly Bear), Castle Walk, Tango, Maxixe,
and Hesitation Waltz. This Volume provides 44 step combinations and how-to instructions
offering enough variation to improvise your own vintage dances. Each dance is introduced
with an entertaining, historical overview illustrated with authentic photographs and
drawings. Following each instruction, dancers perform the spirited dances with the
appropriate fashions and music. 50 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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How to Dance Through Time Vol. III: The Majesty of Renaissance Dance DVD Video
Learn to dance an Italian
Renaissance dance suite: Nido d'Amore (The Nest of Love). This Volume exposes the social
and technical intricacy of Renaissance dance. The refined introduction (The Opening)
explodes into male virtuoso display (The Galliard), builds to mutual ecstasy (The
Saltarello), and culminates in a statement of strong individualism (The Canary). This
suite mirrors the episodic changes of courtship. Professional dancers demonstrate detailed
step precision and perform the entire suite, with the authentic music and fashions of the
era. Historical Renaissance dance information is accompanied with original illustrations. DVD-All-Region.
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How to Dance Through Time Vol. IV: The Elegance of Baroque Social Dance DVD Video
Learn to dance the Minuet,
Allemande, and Contredance. This Volume shows the most influential social dances of the
French Baroque Court. The ceremonious Minuet, the most famous 18th century dance
invention, is demonstrated with step and floor pattern detail. The complicated
handholds of the Allemande are carefully delineated. The intricate patterns of the popular
Contredance are brought to life by eight dancers. The professional dancers demonstrate the
dances with detailed step analysis and perform with the appropriate music and fashions of
the era. To provide an authentic historical backdrop, each dance is introduced with
historical information, accompanied by original illustrations. 45 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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How to Dance Through Time Vol. V: Victorian Era Couple Dances DVD Video
Learn to dance the Victorian Era Couple Dances, which continues the tradition of
The Romance of Mid-19th Century Couple Dances (Vol. 1). Professional dancers demonstrate
each step in slow motion and close up camera views. The viewer re-visits the classic 19th
century couple dances in order to explore 32 innovative step variations, which were added
in the last part of the century. The Waltz flourished with turning embellishments; the
Polka developed whimsical variations; the Galop rose to a new level of expertise; and the
Mazurka blossomed into virtuostic displays. Historical information, with original
illustrations, illuminate the evolutionary role of each dance. The authentic music and
fashions of the Victorian era enhance this video. 55 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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How to Dance Through Time Vol. VI: A 19th Century Ball: The Charm of Group Dances DVD Video
Learn to dance A 19th Century Ball: The Charm of Group Dances, which reveals the
interplay of the flirtatious group dances in the ballroom. The Grand March is the elegant
ceremonial opening to the Ball, where all the participants view their perspective dance
partners for the evening. The popular Lancers Quadrille is one of the most popular Square
dance formations of the 19th century. Its five sections display a mini-encyclopedia of
fluid geometric patterns. The famous Cotillon figures enable dancers to flirt and
"mix n' match", as well as to feature their dancing expertise through
improvisational dancing games. Professional dancers demonstrate all of the patterns with
both aerial and close-up camera views. Each dance is introduced with historical
information, which illuminates the social context of the dances. Original illustrations
accompany the descriptions. These dances are performed, in parts and as a whole, with the
appropriate 19th century music and fashions. 50 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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