An Introduction to the English Country Dance
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By Cecil J Sharp. Published by Novello and Company Ltd, London Contains the description together with the tunes of twelve dances
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An Introduction to the English Country Dance
By Cecil J Sharp. Published by Novello and Company Ltd, London Contains the description together with the tunes of twelve dances
The booklet written by Shirley Andrews and Peter Ellis and published by the Australian Bicentennial Authority describes how to celebrate two hundred tears of dancing in Australia by reconstructing an authentic Colonial Ball. The booklet includes a selection of programmes from the 19thC and also suggestions for programmes which include modern bush dancing. Dance instruction and basic dance technique are included.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Eleven dances with music written by or for members of the branch: Bannockburn 700 (J); City of Stirling Reel (R); Miss Shearer's Strathspey (S); The Treasurer (J); Janet's Cup of Tea (S); Argyll's Farewell to Stirling (R); Jim's Haberdashery (J); The Silver Castle Reel (R); The Walkers of Avonlea (S); Birls Allowed (J); The Reel Archie (R)
Stirling Branch RSCDS
A teaching manual for teachers of young children, teenagers and young adults. The text contains: Notes taken from J C Milligan's talks; Teaching Aids for junior or beginner teachers; Hints and Ideas for children's and teenager cla.sses; Section on suitable Music for junior classes (written by Frances E Wilson); Notes regarding participation in SCD Festivals; Selection of suitable dances for young people; Singing Games; History of Strathcona Junior Dancers (illustrated)
Jean B Douglas
Twenty-Three booklets (I to XXIII) containing 468 dances devised by Marie Boehmer of Kitchener-Waterloo Branch, Canada.
In 3 Parts
Archivist RSCDS
The East Ivanhoe Book of Scottish Country Dances
Booklet contains 17 dances (without music) devised by members of the East Ivanhoe SCD Group.
East Ivanhoe Scottish Country Dance Group
The Catriona Williamson Book of Ten Scottish Country Dances
Booklet contains 10 dances (without music) devised by Arthur Williamson
Arthur Williamson
The Dancing Brogla Collection Volumes 1-3
Three booklets of dances (Volumes 1-3) without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. 49 dances comprising Jigs, Strathspeys and Reels.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
One booklet of 10 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
The Clan Mackenzie Collection of Scottish Country Dances
One booklet of 18 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. Published by the author.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
The Auckland Collection of Scottish Country Dances
One booklet of 8 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. Published by the author.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
An Outline History of the Japanese Dance
By Makoto Sugiyama & Kanj?r? Fujima. Published by The Society for International Cultural Relations
Ruby Anniversary Book of Scottish Country Dances from Connecticut
One booklet of 20 dances without music devised by teachers from New Haven Branch
New Haven Branch RSCDS
Fifty Figure and Character Dances for Schools
By Elizabeth Turner Bell. Published by Waverly Book Company Ltd, London. Contains fifty dances in 8 sections: Singing Games; Dainty Dances set to Olden Tunes; Dances Suitable for any Number of Dancers; The Seasons; Stately Measures; Dances Specially Adapted for developing graceful movements or arms, wrists, and fingers; Stories in Dance; Dances of Many Nations
Elizabeth Turner Bell
Hard Shoe Step Dancing in Scotland and The Flowers of Edinburgh
A summary record with observations of Hard shoe dancing in Scotland as it is known to have existed; with notes on Style and performance. Published by the Scottish National Dane Company, Reading. Instructions for the "Flowers of Edinburgh" are included.
Colin Robertson
Notes on the history and the collection and recording of the dance and its instruction. Collected from Mr. William Adamson by Dr. T. M. Flett
C Metherell
Instructions for five Hebridean solo dances: Over the Water to Charlie, Heilan Laddie, Tulloch Gorum, Blue Bonnets Over the Border, The First of August, The Flowers of Edinburgh, based on notes made by Jack McConachie . Published bu Caber Feidh Publications, Kings Langley.
Peter A White (Editor)
High Cutting for Highland Dancers
Methods and Exercises for High Cutting, based on notes made by Jack McConachie . Published bu Caber Feidh Publications, Kings Langley.
Peter A White (Editor)
Instructions for the dance devised by David Anderson, Dundee (19thC), modified and renamed by Jack McConachie. 1952 . Published in 1976 by Caber Feidh Publications, Kings Langley.
David Anderson
Instructions for: The Flowers of Edinburgh, Tulloch Gorum, Hebridean Laddie, Over the Water to Charlie. Published by the UK Alliance of Profession Teachers of Dancing, Blackpool.
UK Alliance of Profession Teachers of Dancing (Editor)
An in depth analysis of the Scottish Dance Music genre. Includes compositions by the author. Published by Jane Bett, Cambridge 2012
Norman Bett
A volume published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (SOBHD). It contains a brief historical overview; Detail s of Office Bearers (past and present), Independent and Honorary Members. Chapters about the Cowal Gathering. Examining Bodies, Affiliated Members and Highland Dance Teachers Association of England. A section of photographic memorabilia. Published by The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, Edinburgh, 2010.
Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing
Analysis of the London Ballroom
Written and published by Thomas Tegg, London
Dartmoor Aide-Memoire and Crib Sheets
Aide-Memoires for dance formations and dances (various)
Exeter Branch RSCDS
The book presents the research and analysis of a project to identify the earliest sources of 17th and 18th century dances which have the same tunes as the airs of the songs which Robert Burns collected and wrote. Published by Sue Knight, Lochmaben.
Sue Knight
A collection of the works of Hector MacAndrew: 29 Slow Airs and Laments; Slow Strathspeys 9; Marches 13; Quicksteps 6; Strathspeys 18: Reels 26: Hornpipes 1. Also included are 5 compositions by Peter MacAndrew and I by Monsignor Thomas Wynne. The introduction contains a biography of Hector MacAndrew. Published by Champion Recordings and Publishing (Scotland), Carnwath 2002
Hector Macandrew
A reminiscence of John Reid by Jim Kilpatrick. Published in the souvenir booklet of the 4th Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust, 2nd September, 2000. An account of the life of John Reid, with an introduction by Evelyn Hood.
The Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
A photo album compiled by Jan Jones and Michael Plumley during a visit to Buenos Aires to deliver the trophies to the winning team (Buenos Aires Branch R SCD)
Jan Jones and Michael Plumley
A suite of three dances (Reel, Strathspey and Medley) contained in a bound volume and devised by Maureen Chevens as a tribute to Mr. John Rice, Orthopaedic Surgeon.
The DVD contains a video of the dances being performed by dancers from Dublin SCD Club and the CD contains original tunes for the dances composed by Pat and Peter Clark and George Meikle. Also included are letters from Maureen Chevens which relate to the background to the suite of dances and a photograph of John Rice and Maureen Chevens
Maureen Chevens
The Carlingwark Book of Scottish Country Dances
A booklet of 30 Scottish Country Dances, devised by Bill Little, each with an original tune. Published privately.
Bill Little
A collection of new Scottish tunes in traditional style by contemporary Scottish composers. The book comprises eight section; Airs; Hornpipes, Polkas Two Steps; Jigs; Marches; Pope Tunes; Reels; Strathspeys; Waltzes. Published by Canongate Books Ltd., Edinburgh 1995
Ian Hardie (Editor)
Ancient Dances and Music. Six Dances from Playford's 'Dancing Master' Revived by Nellie Chaplin
By Nellie Chaplin, Curwen edition. Published by J Curwen & Sons Ltd
Briefs for 100 Favorite Dances and 63 More
An Aide-Memoire for 163 Scottish Country Dances with and introduction about formations and conventions. Edited by Michael and Norma Briggs.
Madison Scottish Country Dancers
A page extracted from "The Navy and Army Illustrated" of 1896. The text describes the origin and form of "The Reel of Four", Reel of Tulloch" and "The Gillie Callum". Three accompanying illustrations show the dances being performed my members of a Highland regiment.
Not known
Thornhill Scottish Country Dancers
An illustrated leaflets about the Thornhill Dancers
Not known
An album of sketches made by Gertrude Milligan around the start of the 20th century. Some of the sketches may be of the Milligan family.
Not known
Dufermline Branch 90th Anniversary Book
A collection of 16 Reels, Jigs and Strathspeys especially devised for the Branch's 90th Anniversary with a Foreward by Janette MacSporran, the Honorary Branch President.
Dunfermline Branch
The Jacobite Scottish Country Dance Club
The booklet traces the origins and activities of the Jacobite SCD Club, formed in Shettleston in the east of Glasgow in 1959. Illustrated with descriptions of various events at home and abroad.
Stuart Mackenzie
Scotland Dancing Again - narration to accompany the video
Danses A Figures Du Repertoire Des Bals
The booklet contains descriptions and music for a selection of Pavanes, Bourees, Minuets and Contredancses. It includes a contredanse dedicatedto Miss Jean Milligan ((Miss Milligan's Rigaudon).
Jean-Sylvain Berthomieu
The front and back covers of the Assembly ticket and programme
English Country Dances - Fallibroome Collection
English Country Dances (instructions and music) published by The English Folk Dance and Song Society (editor B J Bentley)
Book 1 17 dances from various sources 1713-c1800
Book 2 17 dances from "The Dancing Master" 1713-1728
Book 3 17 Dances from Johnson's Favourite Country Dances
Book 4 17 dances from various sources 1713-1799
Book 5 18 dances from various sources 1713-1790
Book 6 17 dances from various sources
English Folk Dance and Song Society
By Duncan & Maggie Keppie. Published by Maggie & Duncan Keppie
Country Dances (instructions and music) published by The English Folk Dance and Song Society suitable for indoor and outdoor recreation. Volumes 1-7
English Folk Dance and Song Society
The Ralph Page Book of Contras
22 American Contra Dances; 11 modern and 11 traditional. the dances were presented during a tour of Great Britain in 1966. Publish b the English Folk Dance and Song Society, London 1967
Ralph Page
The Caller/Teacher Manual for Contras
A comprehensive manual for teachers and callers of American Contra dance. Includes a short background history of the Contra Dance and descriptions of 101 Contra Dances.
Don Armstrong
19 recently devised ECD contributed by various callers. Selection prepared by Nibs and Jean Mathews. Published by the EFDSS, London 1973
Nibs and Jean Mathews
A collection of 17 ECD dedicated to Maritime Heritage Year. Published by the EFDSS, London 1982
Jean Butler and Dave Brown
Kentucky Mountain Square Dancing (Running Set)
A collection of 20 running set dances with an introduction by Pat Napier. The introduction contains comments on the dance style, music . the step and calling. Published by the EFDSS, London 1982.
English Folk Dance and Song Society
The English Dancing Master Reproduction
A reproduction of John Playford's "English Dancing Master" of 1651. Reprinted from the 1933 reproduction with prefaces by Hugh Mellor and Leslie Bridgewater. Published by Dance Horizons, New York.
Dance Horizons
A collection of dances taken from the "Dancing Master, Vol. I (17210 and Vol. III (1728). Published by the EFDSS London 1979 (Reprint 1980)
English Folk Dance and Song Society
18 dances with music taken from "The Country Dance Book Part III". Published by Novello and Co.Ltd., Sevenoaks, 1976
Margaret Grant
A personal selection of Square, Contra and Triple time dances in the "New England Tradition" with a tune for each dance. Included is an extensive introduction which gives a historical perspective and a commentary on the New England Tradition on the Boston Area. Appendix 1 grades the dances with regard to suitability and dancer competence. Two other appendices contain a detailed list of suitable recorded music for the dances. An index of included music is provided. Published by the Country Dance and Song Society of America, New York 1982.
Ted Sanella
By Liliane Chamoin.
By G. Astor
A collection of ECD with music by Colin Hume. Published by Colin Hume, London 1980.
Colin Hume
The Optimist and More Optimistic Dances
Two collections of ECD with music by Charles Bolton. Published by Charles Bolton, Harrow, 1982
Charles Bolton
Modern Educational Dance by Rudolf Laban. Third Edition revised by Lisa Ullman (with additions). Published by Macdionald and Evans Ltd., London, 1975. A book describing the concept and practice of free dance movement designed as a guide for teachers and parents.
Rudolf Laban
Modern Dance - The Jooss-Leeder Method
A book which describes the work of Kurt Jooss and Sigurd Leeder in the appreciation and practice of stage dance. Published by Adam and Charles Blackm London, 1958, Second Edition (1968) Reprinted 1978.
Jane Winearls
A book to frovide male teachers with an introduction to creative dance for boys. Published by Macdonald and Evans, London, 1969
Jean Carrol and Peter Lofthouse
Creative Dance in the Secondary School
The book presents a case for the inclusion of dance and dance drama in Secondary Schools. Published by Macdonald and Evans, London, 1969 (Reprint 1972)
Joan Russell
A Memoire of Scotland, America and Dancing. Published Independently, 2018
Robin Edward Poulton
English Folk Dancing for Schools and Junior Youth Clubs
A book of advice for Teachers and Leaders with instructions and Tunes for Twelve Dances. Published by THe EFDSS, London 1956
Sibyl Clark
English Folk Dancing for Primary Schools
A booklet of advice and suggestons for Teachers. Notes on performance, steps and music are given and instructions and music for 14 dances, suitable for young children, are included.
Helen and Douglas Kennedy
An introduction to English Social Dancing with notes on running a Barn Dance. Instructions and music are give for 36 dances (mixers, Couple Dances, Set Dances, Progressive Dances, Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes and Schottisches, Waltzes). Also included is an appendix for Secondary School Teachers. Published by Novello and Co. Ltd for the EFDSS, 1964.
Sibyl Clark and Mary Evans
The booklet contains instructions and music for 16 folk dances from Estonia, France, Germany, IUsrael, Jugoslavia, Portugal, and Rumania. Notes on the dances holds and steps are provided. Published in 1966 by the International Society for Folk Dancing and reprinted in 1978.
Society for International Folk Dancing
By G. Astor
Petronella to the Prince of Wales
An account of the Dundee Branch of the RSCDS 1925-1955
Helen Lawrenson
Cooke's Selection of Country Dances for the Year 1796
Music and instructions for 14 dances:Miss Ponsonby's Reel, Miss McDonald's Reel,Jackson's Bottle of Claret, Go to the Devil and Shake Yourself, The Lug of the Spade, Miss Rainey's Reel, Lady McIntosh's Reel,The Silver Mine's Miss Brown's Reel, Miss Stewart's Reel, The Edinvurgh Volunteers, Miss Duval's Reel, The Birks of Abergeldie, Lady Emily Fitsgerald's Reel.
B Cooke (publisher - Dublin)
Edinburgh Branch Research Committee Questionnaire
An explanatory booklet related to: "An Investigation into the Origin and History of Scottish Country Dances" - a research project initiated by Edinburgh Branch RSCDS
Edinburgh Branch
A Pocket Book in the style of an aide-memoire. Describes the instructions for Quadrilles, Circle Dances and Country dances.
The introduction gives advice on the etiquette of attending dances. There is advice on Quadrille and Circle dancing.
Archivist RSCDS
Ten Scottish Country Dances written by Nan Lawson. (Private publication).
Dances: The West Wynd; The Octogenarian; The Laigh Stathspey; Life Let Us Cherish; A Jig For Jennifer; Saturday Morning Jig;Sherwood Strathspey; Gleniffer Circle
Archivist RSCDS
Five Scottish Country Dances by Robert Pine with music by Ian Thow
Alpin Fancy 4x40J; Dunstaffnage Castle 96 S; Jeannie Campbell 4x32S; The Spae Wife 128R: The Scheessel Reel 128R
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Nine Scottish Country Dances by Frans Lightmans
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Nine Scottish Country Dances by Frans Lightmans
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Nine Scottish Country Dances by Frans Lightmans
Archivist RSCDS
By Roy Goldring. Published by Scotscores
A Book of Nineteen Scottish Country Dances by J and H Rhodes
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Sixteen Scottish Country Dances by J and H Rhodes
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Eight Scottish Country Dances by Kathleen Ross with music by Ian Muir
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Nine Scottish Country Dances by Barry Priddy
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Twelve Scottish Country Dances by Barry Priddy
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Eight Scottish Country Dances by Barry Priddy
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Twelve Scottish Country Dances by Barry Priddy
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Ten Scottish Country Dances by Barry Priddy to mark the 21st Anniversary of the Sutton Coalfield SCD Group
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Ten Scottish Country Dances by Barry Priddy.
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Seven Scottish Country Dances by Barry Priddy.
Archivist RSCDS
Aye Afloat The Portknockie Collection of Scottish Country Dances
By Margaret Zadworny
A Book of Eight Scottish Country Dances by Barry Priddy.
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Seven Scottish Country Dances by Barry Priddy.
Archivist RSCDS
The Pinewoods Collection Volume 1
A Book of Thirteen Scottish Country Dances by Ralph Sizer with tunes suggested by Cal Howard. Produced for the Pinewoods Camp 25th Anniversary.
Archivist RSCDS
The Pinewoods Collection Volume 2
A Book of Twenty-Six Scottish Country Dances devised by some of those who have attended the Pinewoods Camp
Archivist RSCDS
The Pinewoods Collection Volume 3
A Book of Thirteen Scottish Country Dances devised by Iain Goddard, Ralph Sizer and Ralph Stoddard
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Seven Scottish Country Dances devised by Sue Petyt
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Eight Scottish Country Dances devised by Sue Petyt
Archivist RSCDS
The Silver Jubilee Oxford Book of Dances
A Book of Ten Scottish Country Dances devised by members of the Oxford Branch RSCDS. Specially composed tunes for the dances included. Music arranger Ian Muir.
Archivist RSCDS
A Book of Twelve Scottish Country Dances devised by Milton Levy and first published in 1995 by Scotia Dance and Music Publishers New York. Specially composed tunes for the dances included. Music by Jim Stevenson. An instructional note on Strathspey Balance in Line is included.
Archivist RSCDS
Back in Step - The Complete Scottish Ceilidah Dance Vol. 2
By Karin Ingram & Freeland Barbour (editors). Published by Bonskeid Music in conjunction with the recording 'Back In Step' by The Occasionals
Tenth Anniversary Collection of Scottish Country Dances and Music
A Book of Thirteen Scottish Country Dances with two tunes devised by members of Tokyo Branch RSCDS to mark the tenth anniversary of the Branch. Published by Tokyo Branch RSCDS.
Archivist RSCDS
The Rose and Thistle Book of Scottish Country Dances
A Book of Eleven Scottish Country Dances with music devised to mark the 18th anniversary of The Thistle Society of Wigan. Published by The Thistle Society.
Archivist RSCDS