Dancetime DVD! 500 Years of Social Dance: Volume I: 15th-19th centuries

Dancetime DVD! 500 Years of Social Dance: Volume I: 15th-19th centuries
by Carol Teten

Dancetime DVD! 500 Years of Social Dance: Volume I: 15th-19th centuries
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DVD Cover Information

Actor: C. Levy, J. Brosnahan, L. Ewing, M. Watt, S. Fava
Director: Carol Teten
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 35 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-11-25
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Dancetime Publications

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Movie Review: An amazing video history of social dance from the courts of Italy, France, and England to the ballrooms of America
Summary: 5 Stars

Dancetime DVD! 500 Years of Social Dance Volume I: 15th-19th Centuries is an amazing video history of social dance from the courts of Italy, France, and England to the ballrooms of America. Viewers are treated to enthralling demonstrations of each style of dance as it arose, as well as the grand history of this wonderful pastime. Now the Dancetime! video series has been further enhanced on DVD with over 600 original source documents and historical timelines. Viewers may also investigate dance steps and instructional text simultaneously or separately from the program. An excellent survey of the evolution of an art form, highly recommended for public library collections along with its companion volume "Dancetime DVD! 500 Years of Social Dance Volume II: The 20th Century".

Summary of Dancetime DVD! 500 Years of Social Dance: Volume I: 15th-19th centuries

DanceTime! is a journey through 500 years of social dancing, traveling from court to country, ballroom to bistro, salon to street. The choreography of each dance is the result of extensive research and is staged with period music and costumes. Volume I/ The 15th to 19th Centuries Dance through history with the revelry of the Renaissance, the elegance of the Baroque, the charm of Regency country dances and the swirling headiness of Victorian couple dances. The DVD format includes all of the original sources. The Dances/ Balli, So Ben Mi Chi Ha Bon Tempo, La Volta, Galliard, Minuet, Contredances, Folies d'Espagne, Country Dances, Quadrilles, Durang's Hornpipe, Polka, Mazurka, Galop, Waltz Cotillion. DANCETIME DVD! 500 Years of Social Dance is a collectible two-volume set with an outstanding array of dance and music spanning 500 years. The 38 dances shown in the DVDs are woven together with witty commentary, and provide outstanding entertainment, as well as a comprehensive dance and social history education. Volume I displays the dances, fashions, and music from the 15th century through the 19th century, while Volume II focuses on the 20th century. The two-volume set includes 60 well-known musical selections and 100 elaborate period fashions within the 38 dances. The DVD adds 600 source documents and historical timelines. Anyone who loves history, social studies, culture, costumes, dance, music or theater will be captivated by this unforgettable set. All the dances in DANCETIME! are carefully researched from authentic period manuscripts. Both volumes have received rave reviews from consumers, libraries, colleges, dance lovers and historians.

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