The Language of Spanish Dance: A Dictionary and Reference Manual
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0871272563 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 318 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Spanish dance terms defined and described in this reference include basic positions, movements, movement sequences, and directions; types of movement; movement qualities; dances; dance genres; musical terms; types of people associated with the dance; percussion and vocal sounds that accompany dance; and precepts governing the dance. Included are the basic rhythms and melodic lines for 15 flamenco dances, and a careful and thorough cross-listing of terms. Most of the entries fall into one of four categories: terms with general application in Spanish dance, those associated with escuela bolera, regional dance terms, and flamenco dance terms. The entries for moveme
GREAT RESOURCE Food Fan I have the 1st edition. This is not just a dictionary, it is more like an encyclopedia with detailed entries about every aspect of spanish dance. There are many relevant drawings and diagrams to illustrate the steps. I would recomend this to anyone who is learning about Spanish dancing. Jana J. Monji said Great reference for lovers of dance. You can't find everything on the Internet and if you're not fluent in Spanish, this is a good reference book.I've studied flamenco and Argentine tango and this is a must-have although I wish it had more tango vocabulary.Also, a lot of U.S. dance textbooks are sort of remiss in Latin Dance despite the history of the United States being heavily influenced by Latin America and Spanish dance. That's a major oversight and makes this book even more worthwhile.
"A thorough resource this book will serve as a valuable tool for dancers, students, and enthusiasts." -- Choice, September 2003
Matteo (Matteo Marcellus Vitucci) has appeared on CBS as a performer and guest artist. He is the past president of the American Chapter of the Spanish Dance Society. He lives in New York City.. He has made six documentary educational films, and his choreography includes works for the concert stage, opera, and Broadway