American Indian Dance Steps

By Bessie Evans and May G. Evans

Book Overview

American Indian Dance Steps is a comprehensive guide to traditional Native American dance steps and styles. Written by Bessie Evans, a respected authority on Native American dance, this book provides step-by-step instructions for performing various dances, including the Grass Dance, Fancy Dance, and Round Dance. The book begins with an overview of Native American dance history and culture, providing context for the dances and their significance. It then delves into the specifics of each dance, with detailed descriptions of the footwork, arm movements, and overall style. In addition to the instructional content, American Indian Dance Steps also includes photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the dances and steps. The book is designed for both beginners and experienced dancers, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and dance. Overall, American Indian Dance Steps is a comprehensive and accessible guide to traditional Native American dance, offering readers a deeper understanding and appreciation of this important cultural tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161628770
• ISBN13: 9781161628777
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"