The Bushwackers Band Dance Book
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Step onto the dance floor of Australian folk tradition with The Bushwackers Band Dance Book, a comprehensive guide to the lively, foot-stomping world of Australian bush dancing. Written and edited by Jan Wositzky and Dobe Newton — key figures behind The Bushwackers, one of Australia's most celebrated and influential folk bands — this volume instructs dancers of all skill levels in the steps, formations, and calls that define the uniquely Australian bush dance tradition, brought to vivid life through the illustrations of Barry Olive. Far more than a mere instruction manual, this book is a cultural artefact that captures the spirit of a grassroots revival movement that swept Australia in the 1970s and 80s, reclaiming the convict-era and colonial musical heritage for a new generation. The Bushwackers themselves were at the vanguard of this movement, infusing traditional tunes with raw energy and national pride. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or a curious newcomer, this volume leaves you wondering just how much of Australia's soul has always been carried in its music and its dance.
Author: Jan Wositzky And Dobe Newton
Format: Paperback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Step onto the dance floor of Australian folk tradition with The Bushwackers Band Dance Book, a comprehensive guide to the lively, foot-stomping world of Australian bush dancing. Written and edited by Jan Wositzky and Dobe Newton — key figures behind The Bushwackers, one of Australia's most celebrated and influential folk bands — this volume instructs dancers of all skill levels in the steps, formations, and calls that define the uniquely Australian bush dance tradition, brought to vivid life through the illustrations of Barry Olive. Far more than a mere instruction manual, this book is a cultural artefact that captures the spirit of a grassroots revival movement that swept Australia in the 1970s and 80s, reclaiming the convict-era and colonial musical heritage for a new generation. The Bushwackers themselves were at the vanguard of this movement, infusing traditional tunes with raw energy and national pride. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or a curious newcomer, this volume leaves you wondering just how much of Australia's soul has always been carried in its music and its dance.