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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. |
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 |
Tinikling Today in the USA Instructional DVD 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. |
Instructional Classical Persian Dance: Level I Instructional DVD 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. |
Instructional Classical Persian Dance: Level II Instructional DVD 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. |
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. |
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. |
African Grace: West African Dance for Cardio Instructional DVD Video 
Debra BonoA 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. |
African Healing Dance Instructional DVD Video 
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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