Folk dancing Books
BLACK EAGLE BOOKS Bharatiya Paramparare Lokanatya O Lokanrutya
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Berghahn Books Power in Practice: The Pragmatic Anthropology of
Book Synopsis Considering the concept of power in capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian ritual art form, Varela describes ethnographically the importance that capoeira leaders (mestres) have in the social configuration of a style called Angola in Bahia, Brazil. He analyzes how individual power is essential for an understanding of the modern history of capoeira, and for the themes of embodiment, play, cosmology, and ritual action. The book also emphasizes the great significance that creativity and aesthetic expression have for capoeira’s practice and performance.Table of Contents Illustrations Tables Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Chapter 1. The Fight for Recognition: A Brief History of Capoeira Angola in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Chapter 2. Capoeira Angola in Its Own Right Chapter 3. Cosmological Bodies Chapter 4. Mandinga: The Creation of Powerful Persons Chapter 5. Playful Violence and the Ambiguity of Deception Chapter 6. How Musical Instruments Become Persons: The Power of Materiality Epilogue Glossary References Index
£89.10
Archaeopress The Ancient English Morris Dance
Book SynopsisThe idea that morris dancing captures the essence of ancient Englishness, inherently carefree and merry, has been present for over 400 years. The Ancient English Morris Dance traces the history of those attitudes, from the dance's introduction to England in the fifteenth century, through the contention of the Reformation and Civil War, during which morris dancing and maypoles became potent symbols of the older ways of living. Thereafter it developed and diversified, neglected and disdained, until antiquaries began to take an interest in its history, leading to its re-invention as emblematic of Victorian concepts of Merrie England in the nineteenth century. The quest for authentic understanding of what that meant led to its revival at the beginning of the twentieth century, but that was predicated on the perception of it as part of England's declining rural past, to the neglect of the one area (the industrial north-west) where it continued to flourish. The revival led in turn to its further evolution into the multitude of forms and styles in which it may be encountered today.Trade Review'Michael Heaney’s history of Morris dancing has been long and eagerly awaited, being forty years in the making, and does not disappoint. There is no doubt that it is the best book yet published on the subject, nor that for sheer comprehensive coverage it will be hard to replace.' - Ronald Hutton (2023): Folklore 'There can be no doubt that Heaney has provided the definitive work on this subject, seamlessly contextualising and expanding on the best earlier work in the field and providing a secure anchor for any future research… one of the many virtues of this book is that it discourages over-simplification. It confirms our understanding that morris dance has never been just one thing and that neither the dancers themselves, nor the commentators they attracted, have been allowed to maintain position for too long.' - Peter Harrop (2023): Ethnomusicology Forum‘This is a massive book, over 500 pages including a 50 page bibliography, and it is probably not a book for the mythical 'general reader', but it is clearly and accessibly written, and does not assume any specialist knowledge on the part of the reader. It presents a lively, often humorous and very entertaining account of an often misunderstood activity, rooted in the deep history of England, but has always developed and evolved in response to the changes in the society in which it is practiced. It is well illustrated with prints and photographs, many in colour, and I am sure will be the authoritative history of morris-dancing for the foreseeable future.’ – Richard Samuels (2023): Magonia‘Drawing on some forty years of archival research, Michael Heaney’s book represents a landmark in the historiography of Morris dancing. For the first time ever, a comprehensive and consecutive narrative history from the mid-fifteenth century to the present day is contained within the covers of a single volume.’ – Matthew Simons (2023): Folk Music Journal Volume 12Table of ContentsPreface ; Introduction ; Part I: Emergence (1448-1569) ; Chapter 1: First signs ; Chapter 2: Guilds ; Chapter 3: Parish entertainments ; Chapter 4: The first 120 years ; Part II: Contention (1570-1659) ; Chapter 5: Rumblings 1570-1599 ; Chapter 6: Attack 1600-1629 ; Chapter 7: Suppression 1630-1659 ; Part III: Fragmentation (1660-1800) ; Chapter 8: Restoration and the later Stuarts ; Chapter 9: Eighteenth-century entertainment ; Chapter 10: Lexicographers and scholars ; Chapter 11: Hanoverian communities and Whitsun ales ; Chapter 12: Beyond the Whitsun ale ; Part IV: Re-emergence (1801-1899) ; Chapter 13: Antiquaries and artistes ; Chapter 14: South-midlands morris ; Chapter 15: West-midlands morrises ; Chapter 16: East of England ; Chapter 17: North-west morris 1801-1850 ; Chapter 18: Fêtes and festivals ; Chapter 19: The decline of the rushcarts ; Chapter 20: Carnival processions ; Chapter 21: Other morrises ; Chapter 22: Fin de siècle ; Part V: Revival (1899 – present) ; Chapter 23: Defining a revival ; Chapter 24: North-west morris 1900-1930 ; Chapter 25: The revival after Sharp ; Chapter 26: The second revival ; Chapter 27: The modern English morris dance ; Bibliography ; Index
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Berghahn Books Embodied Communities: Dance Traditions and Change
Book Synopsis Court dance in Java has changed from a colonial ceremonial tradition into a national artistic classicism. Central to this general transformation has been dance’s role in personal transformation, developing appropriate forms of everyday behaviour and strengthening the powers of persuasion that come from the skillful manipulation of both physical and verbal forms of politeness. This account of dance’s significance in performance and in everyday life draws on extensive research, including dance training in Java, and builds on how practitioners interpret and explain the repertoire. The Javanese case is contextualized in relation to social values, religion, philosophy, and commoditization arising from tourism. It also raises fundamental questions about the theorization of culture, society and the body during a period of radical change.Trade Review “Even if it is rather demanding, Hughes-Freeland’s study makes for highly rewarding reading.” · JRAI “The book is carefully constructed…we can learn a lot from it [which] may well be due to its robust empiricism.” · Social Anthropology/Anthropologie sociale “This book attempts a much more comprehensive consideration of dance in its cultural, social, and historical contexts than most and the author should be commended not only for this ambitious approach but also for keeping ethnographic method as the foundation of the research… the world of dance scholarship, anthropology, performance studies, and Indonesian studies are the better for this book which is, in important ways, remarkable." · American Ethnologist "This is a valuable addition to the literature on performance in Southeast Asia, on dance history, and on culture change in general … a very timely and important work … the quality of its prose, the depth of research involved make it a unique contribution to dance scholarship." · Hélène Bouvier, CNRS, ParisTable of Contents List of Figures and tables Preface and Acknowledgements A Note on Spelling and Other Matters Abbreviations Chapter 1. Introduction: Dance, Culture, and Embodiment Chapter 2. Before the Nation: The Heyday of Court Dance Chapter 3. From Colony to Nation: Dance in the Reign of Haengkubuwana IX Chapter 4. Embodying Culture: Dance as Education Chapter 5. Performance and Symbolism: Bedhaya and the Poetics of Power Chapter 6. The Art of Dancing: Joged Matatam Chapter 7. Changing Styles of Patronage: Tourism and Commoditization Chapter 8. Conclusion: Embodies Communities in the Nation State Appendices I Appendices II Appendices II Glossary Bibliography Index
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Berghahn Books Dances with Spiders: Crisis, Celebrity and
Book Synopsis For centuries, the rite of the tarantula was the only cure for those ‘bitten’ or ‘possessed’ by the mythic Apulian spider. Its victims had to dance to the local tarantella or ‘pizzica’ for days on end. Today, the pizzica has returned to the limelight, bringing to the forefront issues of performance, gender, identity and well-being. This book explores how and why the pizzica has boomed in the Salento and elsewhere and asks whether this current popu- larity has anything to do with the historic ritual of tarantism or with the intention of recovering well-being. While personal stories and experiences may confirm the latter, a vital shift has appeared in the Salento: from the confrontation of life crises to the vibrant promotion and celebration of a local sense of identity and celebrity.Trade Review “Overall, this book is very well researched and beautifully written. It is a great resource for all—scholars and laypeople—interested in Italian culture and folklore, medical anthropology, and the relationship between the performing arts and healing.” · Italian American Review “The author’s poetical, yet not rhetorical, prose gives the book’s ambitious project a fluent and realistic description that makes you feel as if sitting among the olive trees in Salento or admiring the baroque stuccos of Galatina. ..As a reader one is impressed by how respectful and rigorous is the author’s description of the homes of the “Tarantati” and by her attempt to reach their psychic sufferance.” · Nordic Journal of Music Therapy “In sum, Karen Lüdtke's Dances with Spiderssheds clear and compelling light on how (and why) ancient rituals change over time and serve contemporary needs. Well written and engaging, the author weaves wit into her work... [that] points the way for future research by getting at the real people that postmodern anthropology tends to overlook. Finally, it raises questions that merit further study.” · The Catholic Historical ReviewTable of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Preface Introduction: Tarantula Territory Salentine Tarantulas: Spider Dances and Discourses Tracking Down the Spider: Research Techniques and Intentions Crisis, Celebrity and Celebration: Contextualizing Salentine Tarantulas Preview: Summarizing this Book PART I: PAST AND PRESENT SPIDER WEBS Chapter 1. Seeking St Paul: Historical and Contemporary Enactments Dances at Galatina: a Crossroads of Old and New Tarantati Dances on Screen: Invention versus Intention Maria’s 1959 Domestic Ritual: a Historical Performance Ada’s 2001 Dance on TV: a Contemporary Performance Chapter 2. Webs through Time: Origins and History of Tarantism Possible Origins: Searching for Tarantism’s Roots Historical Interpretations: Explaining the Tarantula’s Cult De Martino’s View: a Key Point of Reference Recent Studies: Continuing the Quest for Answers PART II: THE SPIDER'S CULT TODAY Chapter 3. Curing Myths and Fictive Cures: Views of Believers and Sceptics Tarantism as Cure: Debates in Favour of the Tarantula St Paul’s Grotto: a Contested Site Spider Poisoning: a Contested Case Tarantism as Fiction: Debates Against the Tarantula Chapter 4. Ads and Antidotes: Celebrity versus Conservation Taranta-muffin, Techno-pizzica, Tarantavirus: Hybridizing the Pizzica The Festival of San Rocco: Revitalizing and Commercializing Traditions La Notte della Taranta: a Music and Media Spectacle La Sagra dei Curli: a Community Festival Chapter 5. Sensing Identities and Well-being: Personal Motivations and Experiences The Alla Bua: Music for Healing Tanya’s Story: Dancing Colours Ada’s Story: Retrieving Soundness PART III: FROM RITUAL TO LIMELIGHT Chapter 6. SpiderWoMen Transfixed: Negotiating Crisis and Cure Diagnosing Spiders: Identifying Tarantula Cases Views on Venom: Interpreting the Spider’s Bite Tarantula Alternatives: Choosing Treatment Options Chapter 7. Tarantula Threads and Showbiz Airs: Fine-tuning Performances Spider Sites: Performance Places Spider Schedules: Performance Times Tarantula Threads: Past Props and Techniques Showbiz Airs: Present Props and Techniques Chapter 8. SpiderWoMen Transformed: Celebrating Well-being Magic Circles: Allowing Music to Take Over Rhythmic Intervention: Choosing to Entrain Vibrating the Spider’s Web: Tapping a Source of Vitality Integrating Toxins: Connecting Self and Other Transforming Identities: Evoking a Sense of Belonging PART IV: CONCLUSION Chapter 9. Dancing Beyond Spiders Evelina’s Story: Living with the Tarantula Tarantula Rhythms: Reflections on Performance and Well-being Epilogue Bibliography Filmography Index
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Berghahn Books Embodied Communities: Dance Traditions and Change
Book Synopsis Court dance in Java has changed from a colonial ceremonial tradition into a national artistic classicism. Central to this general transformation has been dance’s role in personal transformation, developing appropriate forms of everyday behaviour and strengthening the powers of persuasion that come from the skillful manipulation of both physical and verbal forms of politeness. This account of dance’s significance in performance and in everyday life draws on extensive research, including dance training in Java, and builds on how practitioners interpret and explain the repertoire. The Javanese case is contextualized in relation to social values, religion, philosophy, and commoditization arising from tourism. It also raises fundamental questions about the theorization of culture, society and the body during a period of radical change.Trade Review “Even if it is rather demanding, Hughes-Freeland’s study makes for highly rewarding reading.” · JRAI “The book is carefully constructed…we can learn a lot from it [which] may well be due to its robust empiricism.” · Social Anthropology/Anthropologie sociale “This book attempts a much more comprehensive consideration of dance in its cultural, social, and historical contexts than most and the author should be commended not only for this ambitious approach but also for keeping ethnographic method as the foundation of the research… the world of dance scholarship, anthropology, performance studies, and Indonesian studies are the better for this book which is, in important ways, remarkable." · American Ethnologist "This is a valuable addition to the literature on performance in Southeast Asia, on dance history, and on culture change in general … a very timely and important work … the quality of its prose, the depth of research involved make it a unique contribution to dance scholarship." · Hélène Bouvier, CNRS, ParisTable of Contents List of Figures and tables Preface and Acknowledgements A Note on Spelling and Other Matters Abbreviations Chapter 1. Introduction: Dance, Culture, and Embodiment Chapter 2. Before the Nation: The Heyday of Court Dance Chapter 3. From Colony to Nation: Dance in the Reign of Haengkubuwana IX Chapter 4. Embodying Culture: Dance as Education Chapter 5. Performance and Symbolism: Bedhaya and the Poetics of Power Chapter 6. The Art of Dancing: Joged Matatam Chapter 7. Changing Styles of Patronage: Tourism and Commoditization Chapter 8. Conclusion: Embodies Communities in the Nation State Appendices I Appendices II Appendices II Glossary Bibliography Index
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University of Nevada Press Basque Dance
Book SynopsisThis work aims to provide both Basque and non-Basque readers with an introduction to an ancient art form that still endures. The Basques have succeeded in preserving a rich and varied collection of folk dances. From village to village and province to province, the music, steps and costumes change, but the collective reveals the Basques' deep love of dance. There are approximately 400 distinct Basque folk dances, each with its own story and significance. Some, the more ancient ritual dances, are performed only for particular events or circumstances and initially were performed by male dancers only. Many include the use of sticks and swords that the dancers strike together as they progress through the movements of the dance. The more recent social dances derive from early celebratory dances but are today devoid of any sacred function. They are characterized by differences in style and function, and allow for dual-gender participation. Early immigrants - the founders of Basque American traditions - brought their knowledge of local dance traditions with them to the United States. These dances, as well as those performed in the Basque Country, fit into two broad categories: traditional or ritual dances and the more recent social or recreational dances. Ritual dances are those set aside for particular events and require specific circumstances and, initially, were performed by male dancers. Basque dance traditions, including the distinctive high kicks and intricate leaps that make performances so thrilling, were brought to the United States by early Basque immigrants. Today, Basque dance enjoys a vital role in Basque American communities throughout the West.
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Tiger Rider The Gods of The Gods Own Country
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Bohlau Verlag Diverging Ontologies in Music for Dancing:
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£91.12
D.K. Print World Ltd Tantra Mantra Yantra in Dance: An Exposition of
Book SynopsisThis book explores the roots of Kathaka dance forms to reveal its their sublime and divine dimension. It discusses the concepts of Tantra and Sound and their manifestation in Kathaka. It also analyses the distinct yantra formations both in the dance as well as on the dance floor.
£28.49
The American University in Cairo Press Femininity and Dance in Egypt: Embodiment and
Book SynopsisConsidering the paradoxical position of al-raqs al-baladi or “belly dance” in Egyptian social life, as both a vibrant and a contested cultural form, this issue of Cairo Papers in Social Science considers the impact of wider socio-cultural and political forces on the marginalization of professional performers, on the one hand, and in defining the parameters for non-professional performances on the other hand. Through interviews with professional and non-professional female dancers in Egypt, it explores the relationship between al-raqs al-baladi and the dynamic cultural repertoire that produces notions of femininity and normative personhood in Egypt. As a dance that Egyptians learn in childhood, it exposes the cardinal relationship between culture and body movement. The study received the Magda al-Nowaihi Award for best graduate work on gender studies in 2010. Cairo Papers in Social Science 32/3
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Rustle Media LLC Feeling Impact
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Fiddle Studio Press Fiddle Studio Book 1
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