The Country Dance Book: The Old-Fashioned Square Dance, Its History, Lore, Variations And Its Callers

by Beth Tolman and Ralph Page

The Country Dance Book is a comprehensive guide to the old-fashioned square dance, including its history, lore, variations, and the role of callers. Written by Beth Tolman, the book provides a detailed look at the origins of the square dance, tracing its roots back to the English country dance and the Scottish reel. It also explores the evolution of the dance in America, particularly in the rural South, where it became a popular form of social entertainment.The...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116448527X
• ISBN13: 9781164485278
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"