A history of dance in Cornwall, from the earliest references in Cornish literature to the dances of the folk revival today, collected by members of the Davey family, noted musicians and dance teachers. 45 dances are clearly transcribed – social dances, broom dances, snail creeps, guise and furry dances – accompanied by tunes traditional and modern, for use in schools, festivals, workshops and country dances.
Scoot Dances, Troyls, Furrys and Tea Treats
The Cornish Dance Tradition
Includes dance notation and music for 45 dances
A history of dance in Cornwall, from the earliest references in Cornish literature to the dances of the folk revival today, accompanied by tunes traditional and modern, for use in schools, festivals, workshops and country dances.
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| ISBN | 9781903427477 |
| Number of pages | 158 |
| Illustrated | yes |
| Black and white illustrations | 17 |
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