Step Lively 2 Canadian Dance Favourites (Book/CD)

Step Lively 2 Canadian Dance Favourites

By Marian Rose

Spiral-bound Book and CD

51 pages

Traditional Canadian dances that fall into 3 rough categories: Prairie Wedding Dance (from small towns in Canada, especially the prairies); Traditions (dances that have been around a long time - from the Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and the Yukon); and Creations, Variations, & Local Favorites (all based on traditional figures, have a history of popularity in Canada, and are fine, fun dances to present in a school or community).

Each dance has suggested grade levels; many of the dance tunes have the melody line (with chord symbols) notated. Includes CD of dance music featuring fiddle, accordion, bass, piano, and more.

For all ages (grade 1 to adult).

Contents:

Introduction

Music & the Musicians

Glossary (dance terms)

Dance Formations

Prairie Wedding

Dance:

• The Polka
• Polka Mixer (grade 2 & up)
• The Butterfly (grade 1 & up)
• Schottische (grade 2 & up)
• Heel Toe Away We Go (grade 2 & up)
• French Minuet (grade 4 & up)

Traditions:

• La Bastringue (grade 3 & up)
• Les Saluts (grade 4 & up)
• La Plongeuse de l'Ouest (grade 4 & up)
• The Duck Dance (grade 4 & up)
• Reel du Castor (Beaver Reel; grade 3 & up)
• Brandy (grade 4 & up)
• Rump Bump #3 (grade 2 & up)
• Long Potato (grade 5 & up)
• Canadian Barn Dance (grade 3 & up)
• Maple Leaf Stomp (grade 3 & up)
• Do Si Do Reel (grade 2 & up)

Creations, Variations, & Local Favorites:

• Traffic Jam (K & up)
• John Kanakanaka (grades 1-4)
• Coke the Floor (grade 4 & up)
• Czernobily (grade 4 & up)
• Sashay for Your Life (grade 4 & up)
• Kootenay Wobbler (grade 4 & up)
• Joys of Port McNeill (grade 4 & up)
• Spring in Duncan (grade 4 & up)
• Ruth in the Willow Tree (grade 4 & up)
• Grandmother's Cabinet (grade 4 & up)
• Pride & Joy Polka (grade 5 & up)
• My Bonnie (grades 1-6, & adults)
• 50-50 Waltz (grade 4 & up)

Tips for Teachers

Bibliography

Sources