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Alabama Gal
Nine Never-Fail Dances and singing Games for Children
The New England Dancing Masters are internationally celebrated for bringing
traditional Anglo-American dances and singing games to untold numbers of
children and adults of all ages. Their workshops have trained thousands of
music teachers, physical education teachers, recreation leaders and dance callers
throughout the US and the world. Alabama Gal contains 9 favorite selections
from the 100+ dances and singing games in the New England Dancing Masters
5 current collections, all together in one convenient volume. Included are written
instructions, a DVD demonstrating the dances, and an audio CD to accompany
the dancing. Songs include: Old Brass Wagon (singing game, circle of partners);
Highland Gates (singing game/circle, no partners); Noble Duke of York (singing
game/dance, longways set); Sasha (scatter mixer dance); Chimes of Dunkirk
(longways dance); Heel and Toe Polka (9 circle mixer dance); Kings and
Queens (longways dance); Alabama Gal (singing game/dance, longways set);
and Circassian Circle (circle mixer dance).
10274510 Book, CD, DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-6 36.00
Chimes of Dunkirk
Great Dances for Children
Teachers in elementary classrooms, summer camps, and community centers will
find in this resource an easily accessible route to teaching 20 traditional square,
circle, longways, and contra dances. These joyous dances are drawn from the
folk traditions of North America and the British Isles. Each section begins with
a description of the dance and a diagram for each formation. Many of the dances
share many of the same movements and types of music. Ideas for teaching dance
successfully in schools, a glossary of dance terms, and transcriptions of the dance
tunes are included. It is not necessary to be a musician or experienced dancer
to use this book. The dances follow easy-going walking steps, skipping, and
sashaying. Using the recording, which features New England's finest musicians
playing all the music needed to teach the dances, allows the teacher to dance
along with the students. Use the handy DVD to gain tips and techniques on
teaching 17 of the traditional dances from the Chimes collection.
10042304 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 36.00
9554209 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
3299796 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
Down in the Valley
more Great singing Games for Children
Here are instructions to 25 more classroom proven traditional singing games for
all ages from the United States and the British Isles. Included are tips on teaching
dance in the classroom, transcriptions of the melodies, and a glossary of dance
terms. The CD recording includes children's voices and enables easy learning of
the melodies by ear. This new book and CD combination will certainly appeal
to elementary music teachers and anyone else involved in music making in the
classroom or community.
10042300 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 17.00
10042301 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
I'm Growing Up
Fingerplays, action songs, singing Games and stories
for Young Children! Mary Alice Amidon & Andy Davis.
This collection includes Mary Alice Amidon's and Andy Davis' favorite
movement activities for children in preschool, kindergarten and the early
primary grades. They have drawn on their extensive experience in the classroom
to assemble the materials. The book consists of instructions and music
transcriptions, and the included DVD and CD will help your students learn by
seeing and hearing.
10318834 Book, CD, DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pre K.-2 35.00
Jump Jim Joe
This collection includes but a handful of the countless traditional singing
games that have been danced, sung and passed on by generations of children
throughout the U.S. and the British Isles. The purpose of the book is to make
these 21 singing games more accessible to anyone who works with children.
Some games may become part of the playground culture, or they may be shared
by the children and teacher as part of the dance repertoire in the classroom.
Since singing games have always been integral to music education, this
collection can be an important part of developing a dance tradition in your
school or community. Tips on teaching dance in the classroom, transcriptions
of the melodies, and a glossary of dance terms are included. The CD recording
features the Amidon family singing all the songs accompanied by a variety of
instruments. 46 pages.
10042298 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 17.00
10042299 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Listen to the Mockingbird
more Great Dances for Children, schools and Communities
This collection follows in the footsteps of the earlier volume, Chimes of Dunkirk,
and the music is interchangeable. New features of this book include a chapter on
composing dances using traditional forms and figures, and a brief introduction on
calling dances. A glossary, tune transcriptions, and combined index for Chimes
and Mockingbird are also included. The 24 dances can be done by all ages and
are intended for teachers, community dance callers and recreation leaders to use
in building respect and confidence through longways, circle, square, and contra
dances. The recording, which features full length reels, jigs, polkas, and waltzes
performed by fine New England musicians, provides an opportunity for the
teacher to dance along with the students.
10042302 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 17.00
10042303 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Sashay the Donut
more Great Dances for anyone
This versatile collection is a wonderful compilation of traditional and Anglo/
American dances. The dances can be done by all ages and are intended to help
build respect and confidence through longways, circle, square, Sicilian circle, and
contra formations.
10042305 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 17.00
10042306 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
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