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Dances Around the World

Sheetmusic for flexible ensemble, 4 Parts + Percussion.
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Item no.: 111890
Composer: Ivo Kouwenhoven
Grade: 2-3
Duration: 15:15
Publisher: Tierolff
Size: A4 21x29,7cm
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‘Dances Around the World’ is a collection of compositions, that depicts the character of ten dances from different countries. 1. Paso Doble: The paso doble was originally a folk dance in 2/4 time and has since become a popular Spanish and Mexican dance. The reason for this is that all aspects from bullfights are present: the lady dances like the red rag that has to make the bull crazy – the gentleman pretends to be the bullfighter that has to avoid the deadly horns of the bull with flexibility and speed. 2. Can-can: A fast, exciting French dance that was brought to France in 1830 from Algeria and is written in 2/4 time. This typical revue is very tiring for the women dancers, who are dressed with wigs and feathers. 3. Siciliano: This well-known sedate Italian dance has been known since the 14th century and is written in 6/8 or 12/8 time with a dotted rhythm. The dance was mainly used in Italian weddings. It became very popular throughout Europe in the 18th century and was then commonly used in operas and suites. 4. Cha cha cha: A Cuban dance from the 20th century in a two-part measure, with strong rhythmic accents. The chacha- cha sound originates from the slippers that Cubans used to wear.5. Tango: A slow dance in a very tight 2/4 or 4/4 time, coming from Argentina. The dance partners have very close body contact and often dance with deeply bended legs, so that they can make giant steps. They change direction and position quickly and the character of this dance can change very quickly too, from mysteriously playful and sweet to fierce, full of fire and passion. 6. Baïon: A Brazilian folk dance, whose name derives from the state of Bahia, the center of Brazilian black culture, and is closely connected to the samba. It’s a slow, depressive dance, a slow samba so to speak. The movement is very shocking, and is to be heard in the bass part. 7. Fandango: The fandango is a pretty fast Spanish folk dance from the 17th/18th century (originally brought to Spain by the American black community) in ¾ or 3/8 time. This dance is usually accompanied by guitars and castanets and singing is likely to be heard. 8. Menuet: The menuet was originally a French folk dance from Poitou. It was late 17th century, included in the royal dances and introduced into classical music by Lully. The menuet has three-beats in a bar and is graceful and stylish. People danced in pairs, with courteous bows and gentle, small steps. 9. Rumba: The rumba is an Afro-Cuban dance in a medium fast to fast tempo, with a fairly syncopated rhythm. This style was developed in the sugar plantations where the black people had to work. The rumba became a way of expressing their emotions, the desire for freedom and entertainment, pangs of love and sensuous pleasure. 10. Czardas: A two-part Hungarian dance, consisting of a slow melancholic introduction: lassú, and a fierce, fast second part: friss.