| A Time to Dance - Dances in Time |
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In her experience as a teacher of Historical Dance, Diana has become increasingly aware of the need for simple, yet informative books to help in the search for a greater understanding about the social dancing of times gone by. Several years ago, and as a result of urgent requests from students, she embarked on the process (a very slow one at times!) of beginning to write down some salient facts and also some of the many dances she taught.
The booklets have proved to be popular and the collation of the dances in additional volumes is an ongoing project which will take many years to complete. |
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| Above: Illustrations from Volume 1 (An Overview) | |
| How to Order |
All books are available through the author Diana Scrivener (email: mail@dianascrivener.com), or to order from any reputable bookshop.
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A Time to Dance - Dances in Time: Volume 1 - An Actor's Guide |
Book I - An Overview |
£7.50+ £1.50p&p* |
0953462005 |
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A Time to Dance - Dances in Time: Volume 1 - An Actor's Guide |
Book II - The Dances |
£9.00 +£1.50 p&p* |
0953462021 |
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A Time to Dance - Dances in Time: Volume 1 - An Actor's Guide |
Books I & II |
£15.00 + p&p |
0953462056 |
*Save £1.50* |
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A Time to Dance - Dances in Time: Volume 2 - A Teacher's Guide |
Book I - Dances |
£15.00 + p&p |
0953462013 |
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| Volume 1 An Actor's Guide |
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This first volume is in two parts. The first book, (An Overview) sets the stage for the studying of this type of dance for the actor or acting student. Topics discussed include Spatial Awareness, Dancing with a Partner, Empathy and Engagement and Dance and the Playwright. There is a comprehensive booklist and glossary. Illustrated with colour pictures.
ISBN 09534620 0 5 Price: £7.50 + p&p
The second book (The Dances) contains a selection of dances from the Mediaeval period to the early 19th century, with detailed explanations and diagrams of floor patterns. There is also a music section, where each dance tune is transcribed in simple melody format to form the basis for your own arrangements. Illustrated with colour pictures.
ISBN 09534620 2 1 Price: £9.00 + p&p
If you buy the two booklets together, you save £1.50!
ISBN 09534620 5 6 Total price: £15.00 + p&p
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| Above: Illustrations from Volume 1 (The Dances) | |
| Volume 2 A Teacher's Guide |
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Volume 2 is aimed at teachers who approach the subject of history within the framework of either the National Curriculum or their own history syllabi. It is a topical and informative reference book, without being a stuffy historical tome, covering the special areas where personal knowledge may be scant or where a few helpful hints would be welcomed.
The first booklet, Dances, deals with four specific periods - Mediaeval, Tudor, Stuart and Victorian. There are several dances of each period described, together with easy to follow diagrams, some colour pictures and brief information about the historical background. There is also a music example given for each dance, a comprehensive glossary and suggested reading list. |
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| Above: Illustrations from Volume 2 | |
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