This volume is in two parts. The first book (An Overview) sets the stage for the studying of this type of dance for the actor or acting student. Topics discussed include Spatial Awareness, Dancing with a Partner, Empathy and Engagement and Dance and the Playwright. There is a comprehensive booklist and glossary. Illustrated with colour pictures.

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The second book (The Dances) contains a selection of dances from the Mediaeval period to the early 19th century, with detailed explanations and diagrams of floor patterns. There is also a music section, where each dance tune is transcribed in simple melody format to form the basis for your own arrangements. Illustrated with colour pictures.

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Volume 2 (Books 1-1V) is aimed at teachers who approach the subject of history within the framework of either the National Curriculum or their own history syllabi. It is a topical and informative reference book, without being a stuffy historical tome, covering the special areas where personal knowledge may be scant or where a few helpful hints would be welcomed.

The first of these four booklets, Dances, deals with four specific periods - Mediaeval, Tudor, Stuart and Victorian. There are several dances of each period described, together with easy to follow diagrams, some colour pictures and brief information about the historical background. There is also a music example given for each dance, a comprehensive glossary and suggested reading list.

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Future booklets in this Teacher's Guide series will include the importance of the dances in the development of music and fashion, etiquette and some useful warm-up exercises for this type of dance.