Language: English
Published by A S Barnes & Company, New York, 1948
Seller: The Bookworm, Oroville, CA, U.S.A.
Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. Description: The authors define folk and national dances and trace their origins. Includes basic principles for teaching folk dance as well as specific suggestions for its motivation as a rich, cultural folk art and creative experience. Sample grading systems with charts for the evaluation of skills. Details for the production of folk festivals and folk dance parties. This is a part of the Folk Dance Library. BNDING/CONDITION: rust-brown cloth with turquoise text; a Very Good book, with a Good dust jacket; the dust jacket is not price clipped. appendix, bibliography. illustrated map endpapers. 4to (11.25 inches tall). 116 pages.
Published by A. S. Barnes & Company, 160pp, New York, 1948
Seller: Casa del Libro A Specialty Bookstore, Sultan, WA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover in Red Cloth. Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Language: English
Published by A. S. Barnes, 1948
Seller: Calliopebooks, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1948. A.S. Barnes. Pages are all clean and bright, map endpapers are clean. There is a library check-out pouch attached to back cover but no other library markings. Brown cloth hardcover is clean and strong. Dust jacket is very work at edges and protected in plastic.
Published by A S Barnes and Company. NY. 1948. Later Printing., 1948
Seller: The Book Scot, Mansfield, MO, U.S.A.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Tan cloth with blue lettering on the front cover and spine. Illustrated end papers. 116 pages. 4to. Illustrated. Top of spine torn and general moderate wear. GOOD Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng.
Published by Ronald Press Co., 1948
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket included. Later Edition. ISBN . Hardback. No statement of later printing on copyright page. Minor wear to corners and edges; small spots of dark green ink on outer page edges; slight dust soiling; otherwise tight, sound and unmarked in Very Good condition. Dustjacket in Fair condition with large chip out at lower left back cover (with attempted repair with yellowing tape) and upper left front cover; some wear to all corners and edges; water rippling especially on back. We have placed dust jacket in a brodart protective cover and it looks much better than described. No Signature.
Hardcover. Map endpapers, b&w drawings (illustrator). Ed. not stated. pp. 116.,Small 4to.,Some shelf wear, ink sign. on ffep, about g+ in sl worn, g+ dj, An explanation of the origin of folk and national dances giving teaching methods and details for folk festival productions.
Published by The Ronald Press, 1948
Seller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books, Spray, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A precious contribution to the series called The Folk Dance Library, each published by The Ronald Press of New York, and running to five volumes. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound, internally clean hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, neat and tidy paste-downs; not ex-library, with neither highlighting nor underlining. Handsomely bound in "flesh"-colored cloth, with sharp and distinct blue lettering to cover and spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, showing only very minor wear, protected by a plastic coat, not price-clipped. Endpapers illustrated with a map of Europe. Authors Anne Schley Duggan, Jeanette Schlottmann and Abbie Rutledge, of Texas State College for Women, in Denton, Texas, have a compiled a fun and accessible compendium of the folk dances and their instruction to mid-century. Replete with lovely black-and-white illustrations and music scores (complete with lyrics). Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. 115 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
Published by The Ronald Press, 1948
Seller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books, Spray, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A precious contribution to the series called The Folk Dance Library, each published by The Ronald Press of New York, and running to five volumes. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound, internally clean hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, neat and tidy paste-downs; not ex-library, with neither highlighting nor underlining. Handsomely bound in gray cloth, with sharp and distinct blue lettering to cover and spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, showing only very minor wear, protected by a plastic coat, price-clipped. Endpapers illustrated with a map of the U.S. and Mexico and with Authors Anne Schley Duggan, Jeanette Schlottmann and Abbie Rutledge, of Texas State College for Women, in Denton, Texas, have a compiled a fun and accessible compendium of the folks of both Mexico and Central America and the United States to mid-century. Replete with lovely black-and-white illustrations and music scores (complete with lyrics), and with some full-color, full-page reproductions of paintings of dances and dancers, including at frontis. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. 159 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
Published by The Ronald Press, 1948
Seller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books, Spray, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A precious contribution to the series called The Folk Dance Library, each published by The Ronald Press of New York, and running to five volumes. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound, internally clean hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, neat and tidy paste-downs; not ex-library, with neither highlighting nor underlining. Handsomely bound in gray cloth, with sharp and distinct blue lettering to cover and spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, showing only very minor wear, protected by a plastic coat, not price-clipped. Endpapers illustrated with a map of Europe. Authors Anne Schley Duggan, Jeanette Schlottmann and Abbie Rutledge, of Texas State College for Women, in Denton, Texas, have a compiled a fun and accessible compendium of the folks of the British Isles to mid-century. Replete with lovely black-and-white illustrations and music scores (complete with lyrics), and with full-color paintings of dances and dancers at frontis. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. 110 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
Published by A. S. Barnes, New York, ., 1948
Seller: Truman Price & Suzanne Price / oldchildrensbooks, Monmouth, OR, U.S.A.
. (illustrator). Very Near Fine in VG jacket; only flaw is light foxing specks on top edge, else perfect; clean jacket with minor abrasions at spine tips. Hardcover in jacket, boards 11.2 x 8.75 in., 110 pp. ,Appendix, bibliography, diagrams, b/w illustrations. Lovely full-page color frontis, showing several types of costume. In new archival quality clear protector. We ship in cardboard protection .
Published by The Ronald Press Company, 1948
Seller: Rare Reads, Athens, GA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. No dust jacket. Cover has some soiling and rubbing. Back hinge cracked. A few dog-eared pages. Good condition.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 9 x 11 in. Tan cloth boards with blue titles. Condition is VERY GOOD ; corners and spine ends mildly bumped and worn, covers a bit soiled. Binding tight. Text has PO's names and address on ffep and half title pg, plus pencil margin notes and underlining. Dance. Stax.
Published by A. S. Barnes and Company, 1948
Seller: Tiber Books, Cockeysville, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. . . . . 4to, hardcover, brown cloth. Vg+ condition in good dj. Moderate edgewear to the dust jacket. Covers and contents clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Binding square and tight. 118 pp. dance dancing popular entertainment Dance, Dancing, Entertainment, Popular,
Published by NY: A.S. Barnes & Co. 1948, 1948
Seller: Betty Mittendorf /Tiffany Power BKSLINEN, Ralston, NE, U.S.A.
Library Binding. Condition: Good. Buckram. Good/No Jacket. 1st. Ex-Library. 8 1/2 x 11. 159 pp. with bibliography & appendix in back of book., 2 full page color plates, many b & w illust. to show exact steps to folk dances. Contains m usic & dance instructions to American Polka,Schottische & etc., Mexico section contains: La Cucaracha, Hat Dance & etc. int. vg. Also gives history of dances.
Published by A. S. Barnes and Company
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, US, 2012
ISBN 10: 125844318X ISBN 13: 9781258443184
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New.
Published by A. S. Barnes and Company, 1948
Seller: mountain, GEORGETOWN, CO, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book rebound to a hardcover, usual library markings and stickers. Light wear to cover and pages.
Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Former Library book. (Folk Dances, Scandinavian Dance) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Published by A. S. Barnes and Co. [1948], NY, 1948
Seller: The Story Shop, Elwood, IN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. First Edition. Fine in vg dj, few very sm. Missing pieces in dj. ; A vol. Of The Folk Dance Library. Teaching methods, sample grading systems. Clearly defines folk & national dances.
Language: English
Published by A.S. Barnes & Co, New York, NY, 1948
Seller: 100POCKETS, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition, First Thus. Text/NEW w/nip to illustrated front endpaper. Salmon linen boards/Fine. DJ/None. 2nd volume in a series of 5 in the Folk Dance Library. Historical study of folk art. Dance steps illustrated with line drawings & accompanied with music scores, This volume of 118 pgs is devoted to Scandinavia, covers folk dances of: 1, Denmark (the Crested Hen); 2, Finland (the Kynkklaiepakko); 3, Norway (the Feiar); and 4, Sweden (the Oxen Dance). Author's comments on the Danish dance, "Little Man in a Fix": "This variation may prove hazardous and should not be attempted by inexperienced dancers" --- be warned!
Published by New York: A. S. Barnes, 1948, 1948
Seller: Village Booksmith, Hudson Falls, NY, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 116 pages.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. 9 x 11 in. Tan cloth boards with blue titles. Condition is VERY GOOD ; corners and spine ends mildly bumped and worn, covers a bit soiled. Binding tight. Text has PO's names and address on ffep, otherwise perfect. DJ is VERY GOOD ; mild wear with a bit of rubbing and soiling, rear foxed. Dance. Stax.
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, US, 2012
ISBN 10: 125844318X ISBN 13: 9781258443184
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New.
Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Former Library book. (Folk Dances, Scandinavia) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
NY: A.S. Barnes & Company, [1948]. 159p. 2 color plates, drawings, floor diagrams, maps, music. 11x9'', paper boards, dj. The Folk Dance Library. Dj worn, edges slightly damped, text edges tanned, else VG.
Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (Folk Dances, Folk Music, Dancing) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the origins, symbolism, and cultural significance of English, Scottish, and Irish folk dances. With meticulous analysis of steps, rhythms, traditional costumes, and historical context, the author presents a rich tapestry of these beloved dance forms. Tracing their roots back to ancient rituals and pagan festivals, the author uncovers the deep connection between these dances and the cultural identity of the people who created them. Whether you're a seasoned folk dance enthusiast, a cultural historian, or simply curious about the rich traditions of the British Isles, this book offers an illuminating journey into a world where dance becomes a living expression of history, community, and the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a historical approach to Scandinavian folk dance, weaving together the dances of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland with the historical and cultural evolution of these countries. The author provides a detailed country-by-country account of the evolution of Scandinavian folk dance within the geographical, historical, and sociological contexts that shaped it. Along with historical backgrounds and sociocultural information on each of the four countries, cultural festivities are also discussed. There are analyses of folk costumes, musical accompaniments, and background materials accompanying each unit of dances, which are arranged according to geographical regions, with representative dances of varying degrees of difficulty within each unit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, US, 2012
ISBN 10: 125844318X ISBN 13: 9781258443184
Seller: Rarewaves USA United, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, US, 2012
ISBN 10: 125844318X ISBN 13: 9781258443184
Seller: Rarewaves.com UK, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New.