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American Indian and Other Folk Dances: For Schools, Pageants and Playgrounds

American Indian and Other Folk Dances: For Schools, Pageants and Playgrounds

Shafter, Mary Severance

Paperback

Native American HistoryDanceGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1025266579
ISBN13: 9781025266572
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
American Indian and Other Folk Dances: For Schools, Pageants and Playgrounds is a detailed instructional guide aimed at educators and community leaders looking to implement traditional movement into school curricula and public festivals. This collection provides clear, step-by-step directions and musical accompaniment for various dances, highlighting the unique cultural heritage of North American Indigenous tribes. Alongside these American traditions, the work explores a wide array of European folk dances, offering a global perspective on rhythmic expression and social dance.

The book is structured to be practical for the classroom, playground, or stage, featuring diagrams and historical notes that aid in the authentic recreation of each movement. By focusing on the educational and social benefits of dance, Mary Severance Shafter presents a curriculum that fosters physical coordination and cultural appreciation. American Indian and Other Folk Dances: For Schools, Pageants and Playgrounds remains a significant record of how traditional arts were adapted for educational purposes in the early twentieth century. It serves as both a historical document of folk preservation and a practical manual for rhythmic play, making it a valuable resource for dance historians and physical education specialists alike.

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