The Country Dance Book

The Country Dance Book by Beth Tolman is a comprehensive guide to the history, variations, and lore of the old-fashioned square dance. This book provides a detailed description of the traditional country dance, including the different styles and variations that have evolved over the years. The author also explores the role of the caller in this dance form and provides a detailed analysis of the different types of calls that are used in square dancing.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the country dance. The first section provides an overview of the history of the square dance, tracing its origins back to the early settlers of America. The author then goes on to describe the different styles of square dancing, including the Western style, the Eastern style, and the Southern style.The second section of the book focuses on the different variations of the country dance. The author provides detailed instructions on how to perform each variation, along with diagrams and illustrations to help readers visualize the steps. The third section of the book is dedicated to the role of the caller in the country dance. The author provides a detailed analysis of the different types of calls that are used in square dancing, including the basic calls, the singing calls, and the patter calls.Overall, The Country Dance Book is a comprehensive guide to the old-fashioned square dance, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the history, variations, and lore of this traditional dance form. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced square dancer, this book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this unique and fascinating dance form.Complete And Joyful Instructions.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.