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	Ceilidh Dance instructions
		This is normally danced to tunes in common time (32 bar and the dance is 64 bars long) but can be and is sometimes done to jigs (6/8 tempo).
		Both lines dance forwards, one line raising their hands in an arch and the other line dancing underneath, and dance on to meet the next set of three coming in the other direction.
		Formation: four couples arranged around a square, lady on the right of the man. Couple with their backs to the music are couple number 1, couple on their left number 2, couple opposite number 3 and couple on the right number 4 (ie numbering clockwise).
	www.scottishdance.net /ceilidh/dances.html (2867 words)

	Learn more about Partner dance in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		Partner dances are the dances whose basic choreography involves coordinated dancing of two partners, as opposed to individuals dancing alone or individually in a non-coordinated manner, and as opposed to groups of people dancing simultaneously in a coordinated manner.
		Partner dance may be a basis of a formation dance, a round dance, or a sequence dance.
		These are kinds of group dance where the dancers form couples and dance either the same routines (pre-choreographed or called) or routines within a common choreohraphy that controls both how the each couple dances together and how each couple moves in accord with other couples.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /p/pa/partner_dance.html (559 words)

	Formation dance -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		The choreography of a (Any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom) ballroom dance formation team includes both choreography of a ballroom routine of an individual couple and the overall pattern of movements of the couples on the stage.
		Formation routines allow dancers to show off their own technique in addition to their ability to move as a team.
		Formation routines may be based on a particular dance, e.g., (A ballroom dance of Latin-American origin) Tango routine or (A modern ballroom dance from Latin America; small steps and swaying movements of the hips) Cha-cha-cha routine.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fo/formation_dance.htm (209 words)

	Circle dance - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		Circle dance, is the most common name for a style of dance usually done in a circle without partners to musical accompaniment.
		The circle is probably the oldest known dance formation.
		Circle dance mixes traditional folk dances, mainly from European or Near-Eastern sources, with recently choreographed ones to a variety of music both ancient and modern.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Circle_dance (232 words)

	The History of Irish Dance
		Group dances were developed by the masters to hold the interest of their less gifted pupils and to give them the chance to enjoy dancing.
		It was not unknown for a dancing master to be kidnapped by the residents of a neighbouring parish.
		Dancing schools in Ireland today are filled with young pupils keen to imitate and learn the dancing styles which brought Jean Butler and Michael Flatley international acclaim.
	www.irelandseye.com /dance.html (1248 words)

	Bulletin 1997
		It was danced to a popular song which began: Ma commËre quand je danse/mon cotillon va t-il bien?[Say godmother when I dance/does my petticoat swirl nicely?] The success of this dance was such that that the word cotillon, instead of refering to one dance in particular, came to mean a type of dance.
		In this dance, a sundry object, such as a mirror, a handkerchief or a cane, is used to distinguish the leader of the dance who can do practically whatever figure or gesture he wishes.
		The quadrille is danced is from the county of Portneuf to the mouth of the Saguenay River and, on the southern shore of the St. Lawrence from LotbiniËre to GaspÈ.
	www.mnemo.qc.ca /html2/97(10)a.html (1967 words)

	Glossary of partner dance terms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		In contrast, the CPB during normal dancing (heads up, feet down on the floor) is always at the same place of the dancer body, although defined in a loose way: it is said that the CPB is in the general area of the solar plexus.
		Formation dance is a choreographed dance of a team of couples, e.g., ballroom formation dance.
		In describing the detailed technique in Standard and Smooth dances (Waltz, Tango,...) it is agreed that in figures where the moving foot doesn't stop at the support foot a step begins (and the previous step ends) at the moment when the moving foot passes the support foot.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/G/Glossary-of-partner-dance-terms.htm (3508 words)

	Global Dance Events Calendar - DanceScape
		Thursdays: Dance to a variety of live music, 453-7735.
		Aside from being a social and fun activity, dancing is great for the body.
		This series will focus on dance and music and is a great way to have fun while...
	www.dancescape.com /calendar (102 words)

	Read about Category:Dance at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Category:Dance and learn about Category:Dance here! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		bee dance, mating dance), motion in inanimate objects (the leaves danced in the wind), and certain
		dancers and the act of dance is known as dancing.
		An event where dancing takes place may be called a dance.
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Category:Dance (109 words)

	USA-Dance - Formation Teams
		“One school [danced] a routine that had the International Latin dances and was artistic in the fashion of partner dancing and changing of partners throughout the routine and the showing of proper technique.
		A slow, sensual rhumba formation, kept in perfect time with the other members and expressively with the music, with good use of couple arrangement and formation changes, has every much as good a chance against a fast and furious jive with lifts flips dips and other insanities.
		If the formation choreography observed by Stephen did indeed have less than 50% of the routine in closed position, then it would seem there might be a question with the judging.
	www.usadance-la.org /tipsAndPointers/formationTeams.htm (810 words)

	ipedia.com: Formation dance Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		Formation ballroom dance involves anywhere from two to dozens of couples performing a choreographed ballroom dance routine.
		The choreography of a formation team includes both choreography of a ballroom routine of an individual couple and the overall pattern of movements of the couples on the stage.
		Formation routines may be based on a particular dance, e.g., Tango routine or Cha-cha-cha routine.
	www.ipedia.com /formation_dance.html (212 words)

	Ballroom dancing enters competitive events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		Individual dance is different from formation dance because one male and one female form a dancing team, whereas formation dance involves a larger number of dancers.
		The dance team receives its funding through membership dues, fund-raisers and the Recreational Council, and recruits new members throughout the year by fliers, ads and the activities fair.
		"Most college dance teams are a part of a dance class and receive credit for their work," said Mark Emanuelle, director and coach of the dance team and a USC alumnus.
	www.usc.edu /student-affairs/dt/V130/N62/03-ballroom.62c.html (512 words)

	Dance Terminology and Definitions
		Arms in Natural Dance Position - Arms should be held slightly bent at the elbow in comfortable position in anticipation of the next movement.
		The goal is to provide a means to easily enable dance leaders to combine squares, contras, quadrilles, trios, etc. into one program and to still have a wide selection of dances available at each stage of the development of the dancers.
		In the dance movement the heads dance one part (1a and 1b) while at the same time the sides dance another (2a and 2b).
	www.d4bp.com /define.html (3472 words)

	Circle dance
		Circle dance, (also known as Sacred Dance or Sacred Circle Dance), is the most common name for a style of dance usually done in a circle without partners to musical accompaniment.
		It is found in the dances of many cultures, such as African, Eastern European, Irish Celtic, South American and North American Indian.
		Circle Dance mixes traditional folk dances, mainly from European or Near-Eastern sources, with recently choreographed ones to a variety of music ancient and modern.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/c/ci/circle_dance.html (282 words)

	Skate LaGrande new Events
		Two skaters, without the assistance of any dance holds, will demonstrate their ability to skate in time, one close behind the other, on secure edges, and perform the steps in unison while expressing the music.
		Formation dance team events used to be highly contested at Southern California Interclub Competition held each June.
		This year the solo dance events will consist of two dances per event and will provide solo dancers with an experience of skating different dance tempos, as is the practice when dance couples compete.
	members.cox.net /hortventures/NewEvents.html (835 words)

	Learn to Dance Line Dance with Line Dancing Video and DVD
		Line dances are choreographed series of steps performed by groups of dancers at all kinds of social gatherings.
		Line dance is a choreographed series of steps performed by a group of dancers assembled inline, which involves a variety of walking, kicking, swiveling or turning movements done in unison to a many different recordings, each song having its own unique patterns.
		Line Dancing is performed by individuals, groups or "dance teams" and is danced all over the world.
	www.dancelovers.com /learn_line_dancing.html (321 words)

	:: Palácio das Artes ::
		The main goal of the CEFAR Dance School is the artistic and technical formation of professionals in the area of dance.
		The CEFAR dance student studies classical, modern, and contemporary dance techniques, basic anatomy and physiology, musical understanding, the history of dance, and so on.
		The dance school offers a three-year professional ballet course at the technical level of the “corps de ballet.”; At the end of this course, the students have the opportunity to participate in an internship with the Palácio das Artes Dance Company.
	www.palaciodasartes.com.br /english/formacao_danca.asp?sec_menu=5,2,1 (234 words)

	Contra Dances by Mark Widmer
		Since that dance is more appropriate for a beginner-level crowd's first dance, I made some changes (sufficient enough to warrant a new title) and came up with Ross's Request.
		Comments: While looking for a Becket dance that ends with a partner gypsy-and-swing to close out a contra medley at Head For The Hills (AND be able to transition to it from an improper formation dance), I was unable to find one that was straightforward enough to call with no walkthrough.
		The dance is named for Robert, a pet bird of ours (a java sparrow) who sadly passed away in the spring of 2001.
	harbormist.com /mark/dances.htm (734 words)

	Dance Rhapsody (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		Once the dance is established and the caller has stopped calling, the women are allowed, even encouraged, to yell at random men up and down the line.
		This dance stems from a desire to have a "Swinging Star" dance (a la "Katies Trip to Starbase 12") that contained a neighbor swing, and did not have the "Swinging Star" into a left hand star (which frequently provoked complaints of dizziness).
		It is a very common practice when making a dance that is a variant, or close relative, to have a similar title, or a title that is evocative of the original.
	www.dancerhapsody.com /index.cfm?FuseAction=Choreography (5340 words)

	Formations
		A group formation dance is a choreographed routine, where everyone
		Performing or competing is a great way for the dance student, even at the beginning level, to greatly improve their dancing, and remove any fears they may have with getting out on the dance floor.
		This was my first involvement with dance formation.
	www.swdance.com /formations.htm (1807 words)

	Gammalschottis
		Gammalschottis is a traditional regional dance and a variant of the many "bygdedansar," or regional ethnic dances, collected by Johan Larsson on field trips to variouis "folklore pockets" of the area and annotated from living tradition bearers--elderly rural folk who had actually danced the dances in years past.
		As in all regional ethnic dances, the importance of proper music cannot be overstated.
		As in nearly all Swedish dancing, the M is the master of the dance and must lead it firmly, thoroughly, and unerringly, with the woman following his strong lead.
	www.phantomranch.net /folkdanc/dances/gammalsc.htm (832 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Culture \| In progress: Vocational chores (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		In the same year she started a professional formation dance course in Italy, and from 1993 to 1997 attended the London School of Contemporary Dance, earning both a BA and an MA.
		It's difficult enough to be doing dance in Egypt: why one needs such negative intervention on the part of the institution is beyond me. There was no time to seek out an alternative venue in Cairo so we're hoping to hold a Cairo performance as soon as Beatrice can come back.
		That, sadly, has been my predicament since I arrived from London: the failure to acknowledge contemporary dance for the discipline, the serious endeavour that it is; and the insistence on presenting what is palpably not contemporary dance as contemporary dance.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2003/631/cu2.htm (935 words)

	Formation Dance Videos - Formation Dance Video Clips
		Formation Dance video clips updated regularly from thousands of sources.
		Formation Dance by Center Stage dance company on the song Mucho Mambo Sway by Shaft.
		Formation Dance (ucsd booty Shakin', 2007 04 07)
	www.searchforvideo.com /entertainment/dance/formation-dance (233 words)

	Bush Dances 2
		The dance won the competition and was meant to represent the activities of the representatives at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which had just occurred.
		Formation: 3 groups of 3 - all facing forwards, and numbering 1 2 3 from top: Prime-minister in centre, backbenchers are outer corners (left and right partners in lines 1 and 3), frontbenchers are centres of each side.
		This dance was written there in 1978 by a group of people, in honour of the festival.
	australian-heritage-dance.com /dances2.html (4707 words)

	OFF JAZZ - SOMMER DANCE WORKSHOP NICE-France
		Beside contemporary dance she teaches movement analysis which is a fundamental knowledge for any dance student.
		After a formation at the Conservatoire Royal de Madrid and also with Rosella HIGHTOWER in Cannes, she danced the great pieces from repertory as a solist at the Ballet National de Munich and at the Salzburger Theater.
		Teaching jazz dance to children from 8 to 10 years old is not very easy by the traditional method and not always adapted to the technique, the style and the ability of these very young dancers.
	www.offjazz.com /off-ete.htm (2087 words)

	Arts - Company Formation Services and Companies House Registration Agent
		Dance Meditation for Children and Teens at BellaOnline
		- A history piece of a square dance caller's instructor course by a nationally renowned square dance caller, written in 1949.
		- Founding her dance company in 1926 she became a driving force in modern contemporary dance in the 20th century.
	www.company-wizard.co.uk /ODP/cat2.asp?/Kids_and_Teens/Arts/Dance (606 words)

	Botafogo Dance Ensemble, Hungary
		The group achieved a position in the first three places in the rank of the dance clubs of Hungary in three years and since then it has received one of the first three places in the rank of the national clubs each year.
		The Botafogo Dance Ensemble was the first Hungarian formation team that could appear in the finals of the World Championships.
		Performance on the 1991 Dance Art Evening, where it could be the first ballroom dancing group to be put on the stage of the.
	www.botafogo.hu /eng.html (856 words)

	What to Expect at dance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-27)
		Our dances have their roots in the traditional community dances of New England: everyone is welcome; no special dress or experience is necessary; and most people will change partners with every dance.
		The caller continues to call or prompt the dance each time through until he is sure people can do it on their own and can simply dance and enjoy the music.
		We do mostly "set" dances, either in a square formation (four couples each facing another couple) or a "longways" set (also called a contra dance) where couples line up, as in the Virginia Reel.
	www.notmad.org /expect.html (480 words)

	SD TEXT-english
		In this case, there are four multiples of the basic formation.
		Dance step must be coordinated with the beat of the music.
		An acceptable traditional variation of styling is that the men bow slightly from the waist as the ladies acknowledge with a curtsy.
	www.remus.dti.ne.jp /~jsda/sdtext/basicpro-eng.html (1116 words)

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