The Second Folk Dance Book (Classic Reprint)

Master a wide range of traditional folk dances with clear, step‑by‑step guidance. This edition compiles detailed formations, counts, and cues for group dancing, helping you plan, teach, or perform with confidence.Inside you’ll find printed dance sequences arranged by title and set, including instructions on formation, counts, and movements for dances such as Our Little Girls, Seven Pretty Girls in a Ring, Irish Four Hand Jig, and Ostgotska polska. The book uses labeled figures and measures to guide partners and groups through transitions, turns, and group formations, making it a practical reference for teachers and enthusiasts alike. Clear formation diagrams and step-by-step counts for each dance Multiple dances covering circles, lines, rings, and sets of various sizes Descriptions of moves, such as polka steps, schottische steps, and hand-held patterns Sequential figures that build from simple circles to complex group sequencesIdeal for instructors, community dance organizers, and anyone who loves traditional folk dancing. Read more