[PDF] Zouk eBook

Author : Jocelyne Guilbault
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,73 MB
Release : 1993-11-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780226310428

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With its irresistible dance beat, strong bass line, and straightforward harmonies and lyrics, zouk has become wildly popular in the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. This book—complete with a compact disc and numerous illustrations and musical examples—provides a thorough introduction to the sound, lyrics, choreography, and social milieu of this vibrant and infectious new music. "This invigorating reference work and companion CD of the Antilles' sexy zouk dance sound will lift readers out of their easy chairs and their complacency about the nonreggae aspects of Caribbean pop. . . . [Zouk] is a landmark achievement."—Timothy White, Billboard

Author : Jean-Claude Occo
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 10,34 MB
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 2956796526

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This book gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to dance Zouk. After a reflection on the issues of transmission of this dance and to open it to the world, Jean-Claude Occo wrote down what he already taught in his classes. The codification of Zouk, evokes the history of music Zouk, to eventually arrive at the dance. To understand the workings, Jean-Claude Occo defined seven essentials points to understand this dance: - The postures - The rhythms - The styles - The movements - The turns - Hips movements - Bust movements - Level changes. The codification of Zouk, is a reference to have a base to transmit. The steps are very detailed and named in Creole. " It doesn't matter what these are called when you're on a dance floor. Codification makes it possible to structure, to have a common vocabulary. It is clear that codification will not make it possible to become a good dancer...explain Jean-Claude." This version will also be available soon in 5 languages.

Author : Susanna Sloat
Publisher :
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 17,23 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780813029047

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Caribbean Dance is an overview of the dances from each of this region's major islands and the complex, fused, and layered cultures that gave birth to them.

Author : Hao Huang
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 27,48 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Music
ISBN :

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Contains over 160 articles that provide information about some of the most significant musical developments and performers of the twentieth century, covering genres, forms, technical advances, national styles, and individuals; arranged alphabetically from Abba to Genesis.

Author : Kizsalsa
Publisher :
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 13,63 MB
Release : 2018-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781732943605

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Social dancing is an amazing way to relieve stress and be stay in shape, thus it is no surprise that we all love dancing. However, there are many who lack the necessary skill and confidence to execute perfect dance moves and they take dance classes, but just like learning something for the first time, taking your first dance class can be quite the challenge. This book aims to show you exactly what to expect in social dancing and how to get the most out of it, and soon you would be giving social dancing a try - if you are not already doing so. For huge fans of partner dances like the Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and Kizomba dances, this book contains vital information on them and is an excellent guide for beginners. Upon reading this book, you would receive the confidence and clarity you need to easily navigate through your dance classes, social dance nights and dance festivals

Author : Chris Stapleton
Publisher : Plume Books
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 13,53 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780525485544

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Surveys the forms, musicians, and instruments of modern, popular African music, explaining each style's distinctive tradition