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	Austrian folk dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In folk dancing, the waltz and the polka are in a slightly different form to standard ballroom dancing.
		Typical instruments for Austrian folk dance are the Styrian harmonica (a type of accordion), the fiddle, the clarinet, the harp, the flute and brass bands.
		Dances are often accompanied by the contrabass or the guitar.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Austrian_folk_dancing (434 words)

	List of folk dances sorted by origin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is a list of ethnic, folk, traditional, regional, or otherwise traditionally assiciated with a particular ethnicity, dances by ethnicity or country.
		This dance is about the struggle of a lamed bridegroom candidate with his "would be" father-in-law who does not like him as a husband for his daughter even though he is also lamed.
		It is performed by a dance couple and incorporates the softness and gracefulness of a woman and dignity and love of a man. It shows that even in love, men uphold their respect and manners by not touching the woman and maintaining a certain distance from her.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_folk_dances_sorted_by_origin (2628 words)

	Histories of the various social dances
		The native Rumba folk dance is essentially a sex pantomime danced extremely fast with exaggerated hip movements and with a sensually aggressive attitude on the part of the man and a defensive attitude on the part of the woman.
		The Tango Habanera was an amalgamation of the Habanera and the Tango Andaluz or Tango Flamenco.
		Waltz: a dance born in the suburbs of Vienna and in the alpine region of Austria.
	www.pleasedancewithme.com /gdanceshistories.htm (9295 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > North County -- Dancers bring authenticity to Oktoberfest
		Folk dancers Erma and Bill Fassel, of Temecula, spent some time with the youngsters a few years ago teaching them the maypole moves and other Austrian folk dances.
		They learned their native folk dances when they were children and are carrying on the traditions.
		They wear authentic Austrian and Bavarian costumes, with Bill Fassel in leather shorts and ornate suspenders, while his wife is decked out mostly in white and blue outfits, which she calls "the Bavarian colors." She tops off her outfits with a brown leather vest from Austria.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/northcounty/20041006-9999-m1m06tfjul.html (591 words)

	Folk Dance
		Greek Orthodox Folk Dance Festival - competition organized by the youth ministry of the Diocese of San Francisco.
		Dances of Samoa - brief descriptions of native Samoan dance apparel and styles, including the siva afi, taualunga, and sasa.
		Xuchipilli Dance and Culture from Mexico - preserving the heritage of traditional regional Mexican dances through performances at regional fiestas and celebrations in the New England area.
	www.partyguideonline.com /cultures/dance/folk.html (1538 words)

	Dancing Globe (:Austria:)
		The waltz comes from the Austrian folk rhythm, Landler, and most Austrian folk dances are in 3/4, such as the Waltz, or in 2/4 polka time.
		The country folk are busy on the land in the spring and summer, but they love to dance, so most dancing in Austria is indoors, in the winter.
		Because of the swirling movements of the dance, the national costume is a full gathered skirt with lots of white cotton petticoats underneath, called a dirndl.
	www.dance-kids.org /dancingglobe/austria.html (410 words)

	Contemporary folk dance music
		Kjeld, Rolf, and Kim have composed their music to be played by a folk dance music band of today, which is not just one fiddle, but includes e.g.
		Both hambo (a Swedish dance) and waltz are in the time signature of 3/4, but very different 3/4 in rhythm.
		But when playing Danish folk dance waltz I feel, that beat 2 must not be ahead of time, for the music to be adequate for our types of dance with tyrolese waltz and family waltz, see dance 9).
	www.folkdance.suite.dk /accessor/contemmu.htm (1025 words)

	Folksy Links - Folk Bands and Musicians On Line
		Celtic Spring, is an exciting and unique fiddle and dance band composed of the five Wood family children on fiddles and in dance shoes, joined by their father on the bodhran.
		The folk songs and fiddle tunes of this region are as rich in story and tradition as the Irish, Scottish and English, from which they came and give us an idea of how ancient songs evolve and change over the years and miles.
		Folk Voice Band, based in Seattle, their International repertoire includes songs and dance music from the Balkans to Scandinavia, from Russia to Wales and everything in between.
	www.folksylinks.it /folksy_u.html (17509 words)

	Folk Dancing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Since 1970, Folk Dance Association has helped people discover folk dance, contra dance, square dance and other forms of ethnic, traditional and recreational dance as: 1) a new hobby or pastime, 2) an enjoyable fitness/exercise program, 3) a new way to meet people and 4) an excellent family recreation.
		We encourage people to include folk dance in their travel plans and advertise their folk dance activities.
		MIT is devoted to the advancement of knowledge and education of students in areas that contribute to or prosper in an environment of science and technology.
	www.dancescape.com /links/dance-folk-dancing.html (363 words)

	List of folk dances sorted by origin - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		List of folk dances sorted by origin - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Bitola, Prilep, Ohrid and Prespa Lake, Lerin, Kostur, VodenThese dances are characterized by epic choreographic elements and complex rhythmic structures
		This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about List of folk dances sorted by origin contains research on
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/List_of_dances_sorted_by_ethnicity (1925 words)

	Folk Dance Information
		But there are a lot of midi files for hearing the dance music, a link to pictures of traditional costumes, and a page of videos of Austrian folk dances (real player required).
		Finnish Folk Dancing An article written for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1992 and updated in 1998.
		Georgian Folk DancesThis page was set up by Nino Gigineishvili, and contains information about and pictures of a number of different Gerogian folk dances.
	www.recfd.com /resources.htm (495 words)

	Dutch Traditional Dances Elsche Korf
		Elsche was inspired both by the music and by the dance figure 'das kleine Fenster' from an Austrian dance called 'Ländler'.
		A friend of Elsche's suggested this tune to her on the occasion of the first Dutch Dance Workshop in 1997 organized by the display team Pieremachochel.
		The tune for this dance was written by Henrik Holm as a gift for Elsche on the occasion of her 40th birthday.
	home.tiscali.nl /~ekorf/dances.html (553 words)

	folk dance — FactMonster.com
		American barn dances, such as the Virginia reel, are largely derived from European sources.
		The American Folk Dance Society has done much to preserve the knowledge of old American country dances, and a similar interest has developed in other countries.
		A popular form of recreation, folk dancing is often taught in schools.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/ent/A0819062.html (223 words)

	AUSTRIAN AND AUSTRIAN AMERICAN COLLECTIONS IN THE ARCHIVE OF FOLK CULTURE (The American Folklife Center, Library of ...
		AFC 1971/002: "A Collection of the Descriptions of Folk Dances as Taught by Gretel and Paul Dunsing." One thirty-six-page manuscript of descriptions of sixty-six Austrian, German, and Swiss folk dances.
		Topics include the difference between German and Austrian immigrants, early Austrian immigration, immigration of intellectuals during the 1930s, Germans in Austria, Hutterites, Donauschwaben, influence of Slavic religion, conflicts between Hungarians and Germans, Sudeten Germans, and the official attitude of the Austrian government towards emigrants.
		Topics include the zither's traditional use, how to play the zither, performance of the zither, the Chicago Zither Club, zither music repertory, amplification of zithers, building zithers, composers of zither music, where zithers are most common, the two schools of zither music (Munich and Vienna), the "Third Man Theme," and ethnic restaurants with entertainment.
	www.loc.gov /folklife/guides/Austrian.html (1194 words)

	Alpine Dancers - Austrian & German Folk Dance
		The Alpine Dancers are a performing and teaching folk dance group specializing in couples and trio dances from Austria and Germany.
		The current repertoire of a wide varity of dances -- from graceful to highly energetic -- is listed at Alpine Dancers Repertoire.
		In addition to performing, another specialty of the Alpine Dancers is engaging audience participants, young and old, to join them in some of their dances.
	www.geocities.com /traxler_usa/alpinedancers (258 words)

	Folk Dancing Dance Performing Arts Arts
		We publish Folk Dance Directory, an on-line directory of folk dance groups, events and activities in the US and Canada.
		- Offers opportunities for the general public to experience the joys of dance and music throughout the world on the folk dance floor.
		Includes information about the dances and the costumes, and a list of events.
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Folk_Dancing (461 words)

	Balkanfolk Links - Folk Dances, Music, Folklore Concerts, Singers, Sites...
		To encourage and develop the skills of folk dance teachers, by providing courses and workshops.
		The Radost Folk Ensemble brings color, energy and the precision of ethnic culture to the concert stage.
		From standing ovations in major concert halls in America to delighted audiences throughout Eastern Europe, the Radost Folk Ensemble's enthusiasm and professionalism reflect their love and respect for the culture of Eastern Europe.
	www.folkloredances.com /links.php (1198 words)

	ABC-Directory - Austrian Folk Dancing
		Traditional Austrian folk dancing and related material about dance, music, costumes, crafts and Austria.
		): The foundation seeks to preserve and foster square dancing, contra dancing, round dances, mixers and quadrilles, folk dances of the...
		Folklore dances from Macedonia, Croatia and Yugoslavia with Aleksandar...
	www.abc-directory.com /site/53944 (224 words)

	German-Austrian Folk Dance Association
		The German-Austrian Folk Dance Association is a gathering of folk dance groups primarily from the central and eastern United States who meet to share German and Austrian folk dances.
		On Saturday morning, beginning at 9 o’clock & after lunch there will be dance sessions.
		Some new dances learned at the Tanztreffen will be performed during the Festabend.
	www.geocities.com /gafda (740 words)

	Ethnic and International Folk Dance Links
		Austrian Folk Dancing & Folk Dancing in Austria - everything you wanted to know about any kind of folk dancing in Austria (especially Austrian) and Germany from Roland Bauer.
		BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble - It has been quite a few years since I've seen them perform but these kids were excellent.
		Northern Junket - a dance magazine published by Ralph Page from 1949 to 1984, these links go to a master index of dances that appeared in the magazine.
	www.daytonfolkdance.com /l_links.html (790 words)

	Folk Songs Sheet Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Czech Folk Dances and Songs (20 Pieces) By Various.
		Folk Songs Of England, Scotland & Ireland E-Z Play Today (Easy big-note right-hand-only arrangements for piano, organ, and electronic keyboard).
		Folk Dance Music of Norway: 26 Traditional Tunes Arranged for 1-3 Violins Fiddles, or Other"C" instruments by Beth A. Weber.
	www.laurasmidiheaven.com /SheetMusicFolk.shtml (745 words)

	About Alpentänzer Schuhplattler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Alpentänzer Schuhplattler of Sacramento, California is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Bavarian and Austrian folk dances, costumes (tracht) and culture.
		The Alpentänzer Schuhplattler, with their colorful and authentic costumes from Bavaria and Salzburg, is the only German dance group north of Los Angeles that has its own live band to accompany the dancers at the exhibitions.
		If you are interested in dancing, playing in the band, or helping to promote the Austrian-Bavarian folk culture in other ways, we welcome hearing from you!
	www.alpentanzer.org /about.html (164 words)

	Dick Oakes' Folk Dance Notes
		enjoyed teaching these dances at folk dance camps, workshops, seminars, and conferences, and I hope you enjoy having these descriptions for them.
		Be sure to check out the page of Abbreviations, which includes Arm Positions used in the descriptions, and Diacriticals, which addresses the special characters used.
		These dance notes, copyrighted © by Dick Oakes, may be downloaded from this site for personal use but may not be compiled into booklets for sale.
	www.phantomranch.net /folkdanc/folknote.htm (139 words)

	Friends of Austria, Ottawa Ltd.
		Austrian Canadian Council - Charitable organization for Austrian Clubs and Societies in Canada
		Austrian Society of Ottawa - a similar interest group, only German speaking
		Folk Songs/Dances - Austrian Folk Songs/Dances Information - Lower Austria
	www3.sympatico.ca /hans.plangger/links.html (161 words)

	Calendar: trumpetherald.com
		Mahler believed that the Ninth Symphony would be his last, and he poured into its huge structure all the anguish of farewell, but also an unquenchable thirst for life.
		Echoes of his favourite Austrian folk dances and a mocking parody of a Scherzo give way finally to a glorious, lyrical Adagio of unsurpassed warmth and intensity, offering, in Bruno Walter's words, 'a vision of the radiance of Heaven'.
		Spring Concert Sunday, April 3rd, 3pm, at the Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, CO Gershwin: An American in Paris
	www.trumpetherald.com /ecal_det.php?inp=20050403 (279 words)

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