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Dances of the world.

Title
Dances of the world. Ireland [videorecording] / Folk Dance Videos International.
Publication
U.S. : Folk Dance Videos International, c1989.

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Additional Authors
  • Slater, Barbara.
  • Murphy, Joseph E.
  • McElvogue, Lisa.
  • Clann Na Gael (Dance company)
  • Rinnceoiri Idirnaisiunta (Dance company)
  • An Oige Na H'Eireann (Dance company)
  • Folk Dance Videos International (Firm)
  • Folkmoot USA (Festival)
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (54 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Educational program on Irish folk dancing, as presented by three performing groups (two of which are based in England). In addition to performance excerpts and commentaries by the group directors, the program includes information on Irish dancing, music, and culture.
Series Statement
Folkmoot USA.
Alternative Title
Folkmoot USA -- Ireland
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Title on original container: Folkmoot USA -- Ireland.
Performer (note)
  • Interviewees: Barbara Slater, director of Clann Na Gael ; Joe Murphy, director of Rinnceoiri Idirnaisiunta ; Lisa McElvogue, director of An Oige Na H'Eireann.
Event (note)
  • Performance excerpts videotaped at the Stompin' Ground, Maggie Valley, North Carolina, as part of the annual Folkmoot USA, the North Carolina International Folk Festival, in the summers of 1984, 1986, and 1987.
Contents
Dance excerpts: [Irish step dancing and jigs] / danced by Clann Na Gael -- Galway weavers, Two-hand reel, Haste to the wedding, Four-hand jig, Two-hand reel, Three-hand reel, Easy jig, Kilkenny races / danced by An Oige Na H'Eireann -- Noamh Padraiq, Arches of Cobh, Six-hand reel, Humours of Bandon, Galway jig, Country set, Sweets of May / danced by Rinnceoiri Idirnaisiunta. This performance also includes songs and instrumental music.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2319
OCLC
NYPY96-F493
Title
Dances of the world. Ireland [videorecording] / Folk Dance Videos International.
Imprint
U.S. : Folk Dance Videos International, c1989.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Series
Folkmoot USA.
Performer
Performed by Clann Na Gael, Wallsend, England ; Rinnceoiri Idirnaisiunta, Cobh, County Cork, Ireland ; An Oige Na H'Eireann, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
Interviewees: Barbara Slater, director of Clann Na Gael ; Joe Murphy, director of Rinnceoiri Idirnaisiunta ; Lisa McElvogue, director of An Oige Na H'Eireann.
Event
Performance excerpts videotaped at the Stompin' Ground, Maggie Valley, North Carolina, as part of the annual Folkmoot USA, the North Carolina International Folk Festival, in the summers of 1984, 1986, and 1987.
Local Subject
Irish step dancing.
Added Author
Slater, Barbara. Interviewee
Murphy, Joseph E. Interviewee
McElvogue, Lisa. Interviewee
Clann Na Gael (Dance company)
Rinnceoiri Idirnaisiunta (Dance company)
An Oige Na H'Eireann (Dance company)
Folk Dance Videos International (Firm)
Folkmoot USA (Festival)
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-2319
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