| Title:  |
Irish dances : A collection of ten traditional sets |
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Author:  |
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Contributor:  |
Moylan, Terry (collector, editor); Breandan Breathnach (preface) |
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Publisher:  |
Na Piobairi Uilleann |
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Place of Publication:  |
Dublin |
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Date of Publication:  |
1985 |
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Original Date of Publ:  |
1984 |
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Publication Number:  |
ISBN 0950974315 |
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Number of Pages:  |
x, 86 p. |
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Binding Style:  |
Paperback |
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Dimensions:  |
8.5 in. |
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Contents:  |
The Kerry set -- The Monaghan set -- The Lancers -- The South Galway Reel set -- The Caledonian -- The Mazurka -- The Plain set -- The Castle set -- The Cuil Aodha set -- The Sliabh Luachra set |
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Notes:  |
Provides descriptions of each set dance (six "figures" in each), plus brief descriptions of the origins or source of each set dance. Originally intended for teaching the set dances to school children. Appendices include descriptions of the steps, examples of the types of music (reel, jig, hornpipe, polka, and slide), a glossary of terms, and illustrations of the various dance positions. |
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Format:  |
Book |
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Subject - Culture:  |
Irish |
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Subject - Time:  |
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Subject - Topic:  |
Dance |
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Subject - Instrument:  |
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Subject - Genre:  |
Dance book |