The Ceilidh Dance Book

The Ceilidh Dance Book
Author: Kevin Allison
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2018-02-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619117797

While one of a kind is a hard rating to achieve at Mel Bay Publications, Kevin Allison has done it with The Ceilidh Dance Book. A ceilidh is a traditional Scottish gathering where people share songs, stories, music, and dancing that is very much alive today. In Scotland, there are hundreds of ceilidh bands, each of which has their own trademark tune sets, making it possible for a man in a kilt to make a living as a performing musician. This book not only provides 85 Scottish tunes in sets as they might be used in a ceilidh event—it also offers detailed, beat-by-beat descriptions of the dance steps for twenty-four dances! From The Highland Scottish to The Mooncoin Jig, with this book in hand, you’ll be able to both play in the band and step to the music with the locals. The kilt is optional. Arranged for mandolin or fiddle with suggested chord backup, in standard notation only.

Scottish Ceilidh Dancing

Scottish Ceilidh Dancing
Author: David Ewart
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Ceilidh dancing
ISBN: 9781851588459

Say goodbye to squashed feet, sore toes and dizzy heads with Scottish Ceilidh Dancing. Guiding you through intricate dance steps and various hand holds in simple, straightforward language, this book introduces you to the exuberant world of the Dashing White Sergeant, the Gay Gordons, the Gypsy Tap and the Lucky Seven, to name but a few. All your old favourites are here and, with over fifty dances, there's something for everyone, from the simple routines of the Dinkie One-Step, to the more adventurous Southern Rose Waltz and the Posties Jig.

Scottish Dance: A celebration of Scottish dancing (Collins Little Books)

Scottish Dance: A celebration of Scottish dancing (Collins Little Books)
Author: The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2017-09-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0008261539

A perfect introduction to the world of Scottish dance written by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, including a short history of Scottish dancing. The book takes you through simple ceilidh moves to more complex formations and set dances, illustrated through diagrams and photos.

Dance Legacies of Scotland

Dance Legacies of Scotland
Author: Mats Melin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2020-12-30
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1000334333

Dance Legacies of Scotland compiles a collage of references portraying percussive Scottish dancing and explains what influenced a wide disappearance of hard-shoe steps from contemporary Scottish practices. Mats Melin and Jennifer Schoonover explore the historical references describing percussive dancing to illustrate how widespread the practice was, giving some glimpses of what it looked and sounded like. The authors also explain what influenced a wide disappearance of hard-shoe steps from Scottish dancing practices. Their research draws together fieldwork, references from historical sources in English, Scots, and Scottish Gaelic, and insights drawn from the authors’ practical knowledge of dances. They portray the complex network of dance dialects that existed in parallel across Scotland, and share how remnants of this vibrant tradition have endured in Scotland and the Scottish diaspora to the present day. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of Dance and Music and its relationship to the history and culture of Scotland.

I Dance Therefore I Am

I Dance Therefore I Am
Author: Robin Edward Poulton
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2018-10-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781729316009

This is a book of dancing around the world written for all children and their grandparents, filled with wit and humor, interspersing dances with personal stories, jokes and home-spun lessons from life - enlivened with word pictures of St Andrews, of beautiful Scotland, of kilts and haggis. Robin Poulton celebrates the worldwide friendship of dancers, offering a philosophy of life that promotes "the greatest happiness to the greatest number" through peace and love and dancing. Read and enjoy!

Scottish

Scottish
Author: Dave Mallinson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781899512867

The Instant Tin Whistle series is designed to nurture the initial surge of enthusiasm you may experience when first playing the instrument, and has been carefully designed to substantially increase your chances of success. Pick the book - Folk, Popular, Irish or Scottish - in which you know the most tunes. Each book features 26 well-known melodies with every single note shown by a special, easy-to-learn whistle tablature as well as conventional notation. The lessons are realistically and steadily graded so as not to overwhelm the student. Difficult traditional dances tunes, music particularly suited to the tin whistle, are introduced only on the last few pages to give a taste of things to come. Perfect for individuals, groups, or schools wanting to incorporate traditional music into their curriculum. These tunes are suitable for any melody instrument, but the D tinwhistle is preferred. Lyrics, guitar chords, illustrations, rudiments of music (using the British naming system) and chord charts are also included. A CD is also included to assist in learning.

Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing
Author: Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Folk dancing, Scottish
ISBN: 9780004725000

Produced in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, this manual is suitable for the novice as well as the more experienced dancer. It features: instruction to over 100 of the most popular traditional and modern reels, as well as the most common ceilidh dances; explanations of all the basic steps, dance techniques and dress; and illustrations showing the basic progressions within each dance.

The Green Jay Collection

The Green Jay Collection
Author: Joseph Pimentel
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-08-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578722986

Newly composed English country and American contra dances with accompanying tunes.

Complete Gaelic Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course

Complete Gaelic Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course
Author: Boyd Robertson
Publisher: Teach Yourself
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2011-12-02
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1444132261

Are you looking for a complete course in Gaelic which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Gaelic will guarantee success! This edition is fully updated to reflect the published spelling conventions, and has complete audio support online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will approach Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.