Dancing Worldwide by Johann Christoph Burgauner is an extensive reference work exploring the international world of dance and dancesport through history, technique, music, personalities, competition, and dance culture.
The book covers the development of social and competitive dancing as well as a broad selection of dance styles. Its subjects include Slow Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Samba, Rumba, Cha-Cha-Cha, Paso Doble, and Jive, together with Rock ’n’ Roll, Boogie-Woogie, folk dance, and other forms of dance.
Another important part of the book is devoted to dance music and musical interpretation. It examines the relationship between music, rhythm, and movement while also presenting material on dance technique, training, teaching, choreography, presentation, and adjudication. The book includes contributions from and about numerous figures associated with the dance world.
Its international scope is particularly notable. Dancing Worldwide explores dancesport across different countries and regions, including Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Russia, North and South America, Japan, and Australia.
Combining specialist articles with extensive reference material, this edition presents dance in classes and groups, as sport and as art, making it a valuable historical resource for dancers, teachers, coaches, and readers interested in international dance culture.
Contents
Dance History and Dance Forms
- Development of social and competitive dance
- Modern classical ballroom dancing
- Slow Waltz
- Viennese Waltz
- Slow Foxtrot
- Quickstep
- Tango
- Samba
- Rumba
- Cha-Cha-Cha
- Paso Doble
- Jive
- Rock ’n’ Roll and Boogie-Woogie
- Folk dance and other dance forms
Dance Music
- Music and dance
- Rhythm and movement
- Musical interpretation
- The relationship between music and physical expression
Training, Technique and Teaching
- Dance technique
- Training methods
- Teaching and learning
- Choreography
- Presentation
- Adjudication and competition
Dancesport Around the World
The book examines dance and dancesport in numerous countries and regions, including:
- Germany
- Great Britain
- France
- Italy
- Austria
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Russia
- North America
- South America
- Japan
- Australia
Reference Section
An extensive lexicon and reference section complements the main chapters, providing information on terminology, personalities, organizations, and subjects connected with the international dance world.
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