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The Story of Irish Dance: The First History of an International Cultural Phenomenon
Author(s): Helen Brennan (Author)
- Publisher: Brandon / Mount Eagle Publications Ltd
- Publication Date: 11 Oct. 1999
- Language: English
- Print length: 190 pages
- ISBN-10: 0863222447
- ISBN-13: 9780863222443
Book Description
This is the first full account of the phenomenon of Irish Dance. Written in a style that is authoritative but very accessible to the general reader, Helen Brennan traces the story back to the early accounts of dance customs in medieval Ireland. She gives a lively and fascinating account of aspects of Irish dance today and yesterday.
Editorial Reviews
Review
The book is well-researched and illustrated and is a welcome addition to Irish Dance scholarship. — The Irish Times
This book is a culmination of many centuries of Irish Tradition… Many amusing anecdotes enliven the text… —
Dance Expression
