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Social Dance
Social and Historic Dance
How to Dance Through Time Vol. 1. The Romance of Mid-19th Century Couple Dances VHS
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.
Product ID: DTH1
$59.95
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How to Dance Through Time Vol. II. Dances of the Ragtime Era: 1910-1920 VHS
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.
Product ID: DTH2
$59.95
How to Dance Through Time Vol. III. The Majesty of Renaissance Dance VHS
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. 40 Mins.
Product ID: DTH3
$59.95
How to Dance Through Time Vol. IV. The Elegance of Baroque Social Dance VHS
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.
Product ID: DTH4
$59.95
How to Dance Through Time Vol. V. Victorian Era Couple Dances VHS
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.
Product ID: DTH5
$59.95
How to Dance Through Time Vol. VI. A 19th Century Ball. The Charm of Group Dances VHS
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.
Product ID: DTH6
$59.95
