Clog and Character Dances

Clog and Character Dances by Helen Frost is a comprehensive guide to traditional dance forms, with a focus on clog and character dances. The book covers the history and origins of these dances, as well as step-by-step instructions for performing them. It includes detailed descriptions of the various steps, movements, and rhythms involved in clog and character dancing, along with illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the dances. The book also provides information on the music and costumes typically used in these dances, as well as tips for teaching and choreographing them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, Clog and Character Dances is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about these fascinating and dynamic dance forms.1931. From the Foreword: Clog and character dancing has its place in education as a wholesome means of expression. The clog dance is as old, if not older, than the folk dance; its development has been unrecorded, but reference to it is made in all complete historic studies of dancing. Through pantomime, tapping, and lilting step, the clog dance develops a response to music that is joyous and satisfying. It appeals to all ages, and since relaxation and perfected balance are the basis of its practice, physical well-being is assured. The book includes musical scores of clogging songs and photographs that are illustrative of the dance and time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.