Dance book
A collection of 45 New England style dances with music for each dance. The author, Philippe Callens, presents 45 of his own dances, all written in the New England tradition. You will find 4 circles, 13 squares, 24 contras and 4 dances in other formations.
The dance descriptions are kept simple and clear. Each dance is accompanied by a chorded musical score. Suggestions for the use of recorded music are given. The book also comprises an annotated bibliography and discography of works on American dance published in continental Europe. There is a list of organizations that promote these dances. The book closes with an index of the dances and tunes and a classification of the dances according to level.
An indispensable work for the New England dancers!
