HOW TO DANCE THROUGH TIME Vol. V _ Victorian Era Couple Dances

Product Description Volume V of the How to Dance Through Time series teaches exciting variations on the basic Waltz, Polka, Galop or Gallop, and Mazurka. The Victorian Era s themes of freedom and revelry were manifest in the ballroom; dancers celebrated the tradition of classic dances by adding new embellishments. Volume V, Victorian Era Couple Dances introduces 24 versions of the classic dances learned in Volume I: the Waltz, Polka, Galop or Gallop, and Mazurka. A kaleidoscope of variations, this video teaches viewers how to add fun and improvisational sequences to these romantic dances. In Victorian times, the Waltz burgeoned with multiple new turning patterns, the Polka developed whimsical, hopping variations, the Galop chassed to a new level of expertise, and the Mazurka blossomed into virtuosic displays of skillfulness. Review Anyone with an interest in social history and culture will greatly enjoy these glimpses into the past. --Library Journal In fact, through well organized instruction, professional cinematography, sumptuous period costumes, and the cheerfully stentorian narration of Dance through Time founder Carol Teten, they provide an unexpectedly engaging look at dance forms of times past. --Dance Teacher Now These instructional videos will be invaluable to choreographers who create dances for period films or for cotillions and charity balls. They preserve the art form and provide the story of the cultural phenomenon, thus making a perfect addition to dance, design, and anthropological libraries. --Dance On Camera Journal From the Contributor Victorian Era Couple Dances is the fifth in the How To Dance Through Time DVD-VHS series. This DVD continues the tradition of The Romance of Mid-19th Century Couple Dances. The viewer can revisit the classic 19th century couple dances and explore a kaleidoscope of 24 innovative step variations. The Waltz cultivates a wealth of turning embellishments; the Polka develops whimsical variations; the Galop drives into a new level of expertise; and the Mazurka blossoms into a virtuostic display. Professional dancers demonstrate each step in slow motion and close up camera views. Historical information, with original illustrations, illuminate the evolutionary role of each dance. The authentic music and fashions of the Victorian era enhance this video. About the Actor All performers are trained in ballet, jazz, thea