Rickey Holden
A reprint of the 1956 edition. In this book the author, Rickey Holden,compiled more than 100 traditional contras and circle dances. This dances all appeared in America between 1850 and 1953. This publication not only contains dance descriptions, but also historical background and calling and teaching suggestions as well as a lot of background information about contra dance such as: what is contra? - why dance contras? - a brief history - calling and teaching - type classification - glossary of contra terms - etc.
The original edition was out of print since the seventies. Many teachers and dancers though wanted to add this classic work to their library.
AADS is proud to offer you this facsimile reprint.
