
Let's Have a Ceilidh
Guide to Scottish Dancing
Robbie Shepherd(Author)
Canongate Books (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 31. May 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-86241-513-6 (ISBN)
Description
Traditional dancing is enjoying a resurgence in Scotland and indeed, at weddings and ceilidhs throughout the world. This pocket-sized book provides an easy-to-follow guide for all those interested in learning the dances. The book includes, in the simplest form, the dances experienced at weddings, ceilidhs and old-time dances. It can be used for practice at home or for quick revision. Musical arrangements are included in the book, chosen to highlight the dance steps. This music selection is ideal for those who have started playing at dances, or for those wishing to expand their expertise. The music is selected and arranged by Jim Johnstone.
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
The Hardie Press
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
b&w illustrations, musical arrangements
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86241-513-6 (9780862415136)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
The Grand March, The Circassian Circle, The Friendly Waltz, The Dashing White Sergeant, La-Va, The Boston Two-Step, The Virginia Reel, The Highland Schottische, The Four-Hand Star, Strip the Willow, The Pride of Erin Waltz, The Eightsome Reel, The Call o' the Pipes, The Mississippi Dip, Scottish Reform, The Eva Three-Step, The Lomond Waltz, The Lancers, The St Bernard's Waltz, The Canadian Barn Dance, The Britannia Two-Step, The Swedish Masquerade, The Gay Gordons, Palais Glide, The Broun's Reel.