Multicultural Folk Dance: DVD Video, Audio, Guide - Volume 1
Each of the dances is taught by a native of the country from which the dance originated or
by an expert in that particular dance form. Wearing traditional costume, these teachers
instruct the dance and then the dance is demonstrated by a group. Use this video in
combination with the companion guide and quality music to learn about, experience and
appreciate the uniqueness of other cultures! An excellent visual and audio resource for
learning the most popular multicultural dances today. These dances were selected based on
a teacher's survey throughout the United States. Included is step-by-step instructions for
the following dances: ISRAEL/Hora; HAWAII/Hukilau; SERBIA/Savila Se Bela Loza;
USA/Virginia Reel; GERMANY/d'hammerschmiedsgselin; GHANA/Highlife; ROMANIA/Alunelul;
CHINA/Chinese Ribbon Dance; MEXICO/El Jarabe Tapatio. 57 mins. DVD-Region 1.
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Multicultural Folk Dance: DVD Video, Audio, Guide - Volume 2
Each of the dances is taught by a native of the country from which the dance originated or
by an expert in that particular dance form. Wearing traditional costume, these teachers
instruct the dance and then the dance is demonstrated by a group. Use this video in
combination with the companion guide and quality music to learn about, experience and
appreciate the uniqueness of other cultures! An excellent visual and audio resource for
learning the most popular multicultural dances today. These dances were selected based on
a teacher's survey throughout the United States. Included is step-by-step instructions for
the following dances: GREECE/Syrtos; JAPAN/Tanko Bushi; CANADIAN/Les Saluts;
ITALY/Tarantella; RUSSIA/Korobushka; ENGLAND/Gathering Peascods; PHILLIPPINES/Tinkling;
IRELAND/Siege of Ennis; HUNGARY/Dunantuli Ugros. 59 mins. DVD-Region 1
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Christy Lane's Tinikling Today in the USA Video
Tinikling is a traditional folk
dance that originated in the Philippines. It is performed by jumping and
dancing over long poles to music. It has become a popular fitness activity
in schools and with youth groups. It is a fun and effective way to work
the cardiovascular system while learning rhythm, balance, strength and
coordination. Today it is performed to contemporary, fun music! This DVD
and CD-Rom combination pack includes the basic techniques, skills, drills,
music, guide and 3 great routines to make your Tinikling experience easy
and fun to do! Written and produced by national dance educator, Christy
Lane. DVD-40 mins. CD-Rom-30 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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Instructional Classical Persian Dance: Level I Video
This video is an introduction to the
Persian style of dancing, with emphasis on posture, position and movement
of the arms and hands, and rhythmic foot patterns. This condensed program
consists of 10 different steps, broken down to be easily practiced in
sections. Those steps are then put into a choreographed sequence, with
counts. The program ends with a staged performance of the choreography by
three Shahrzad Dance Academy dancers in full costume. 30 mins. (1997) DVD-Region 1.
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Instructional Classical Persian Dance: Level II Video
Intended for the intermediate dancer, this video introduces new, more
complex movements in the Persian style. Beginning with a warm-up, this
program includes a set of arm/hand/foot exercises specific to the Persian
style of dance. It ends in a staged performance with two dancers
performing a longer variation of the routine demonstrated in the program.
60 mins. DVD-Region 1.
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Grupo Corpo Brazilian Dance Theatre Video
The 19-member Grupo Corpo,
Brazil's most popular contemporary dance ensemble, constructs adventurous
feasts for the senses. With captivating performances presented throughout
the world, Grupo Corpo presents an in-your-face spirit and sense of
full-out dynamism that is visually riveting and viscerally charged. Its
compelling style grafts the pliancy of modern dance and rhythmic
complexity of Afro-Brazilian dance onto ballet. 129 mins. (2004) DVD-Region 1.
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Gypsy Heart: The Heart and Soul of Flamenco Dancing Video
The story of Omayra Amaya's unusual
life as a flamenco dancer in Boston. The program is a tribute to her
struggle to keep a fiery dance form from burning out in this chilly New England
city. Also included is dazzling historical film footage of Amaya's great
aunt, the legendary Carmen Amaya, considered one of the greatest flamenco
dancers of all time, as well as rare archival footage of Gypsies flamenco
dancing in Spain. 50 mins. (2001/2005) DVD-All-Region.
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Shake City 101: Krump Dance Video
Shake City 101 takes you into
the streets of Los Angeles to experience the excitement and true essence
of the hottest street dance since Break Dancing. The newest dance craze
phenomenon is known as Krump Dancing! You'll ride through South Central,
Venice Beach and Hollywood as the Shake City All Stars battle LA's elite
KRUMP dancers! Gizmo, Hurricane, Mijo, Tight Eyes, and Tsunami each take
time to (break down) their best moves, step by step, so you too can, "GETTCHA
KRUMP ON!" Krumping (also clown dancing or
clowning) is a style of dance that originated in the African-American
community of South Central Los Angeles. It involves elaborate
face-painting and freestyle dance moves usually performed in competition
with other crews. The underground movement soon spread to the rest of
California and beyond. Currently there are at least 50 clown dancing
groups. It has entered mainstream hip hop culture by the performance of
krumping in various music videos. Krumping is intended as an outlet for
anger and as a nonviolent alternative to the street violence widespread in
many of the areas where it is performed. Consequently, its dancing style
is fast and aggressive. It usually involves physical contact between
dancers, which can often look like a fight to outsiders. However, the
participants understand this to be part of the dance. While reminiscent of
sped-up break dancing, it transcends that genre, bringing in influences
from diverse sources, the predominant one being African dance. A
competition structure has developed as dancers vie for championship belts
at contests. The dancers are organized into cliques (or tribes) that
engage in face-painting. The cultural significance of this painting has
moved beyond the clown image to symbolize ceremonial African war or dance
paint. 85 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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African Grace: West African Dance for Cardio with Debra Bono Video
A performance based dance from West Africa molded into a cardiovascular
workout for your pleasure, sweat and entertainment. Learn all the moves,
then put them together to perform for yourself. This 55 minute workout
offers a faster version of the finished dance for those who want a greater
challenge. A small abdominal session is included at the end to target
waistline muscles. Intensity level: Beginner/intermediate. 62 mins. (2004) DVD-All-Region.
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African Healing Dance - Wyoma
Join Wyoma, the respected lead dancer and director of
the Damballa dance troupe, as she teaches you the African way of moving your entire body
with passion and joy ... symbolic animal and elemental gestures ... secrets of hip, torso,
and shoulder articulations and much more. Here's the instructional program you need to
have a high-energy African dance class at home. You will learn 6 African dances: Sowu -
The Dance of Life from the Ewe of Ghana; Gbegbe - from the Ivory Coast, a call for vision
and strength; Focodoba - a post initiation basket dance from the Bambara of Guinea; Umoya
- a South African dance to draw energy from heaven and earth; Nago - an Afro-Haitian
warrior dance to claim your power and domain; Yonwalu - a voudoun invocation to Damballa,
the serpent deity; A Healing Journey - Dancing from within. 70 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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