Book/CD
My recent book Dance Poland
provides many geographical and historical details enhancing understanding of a contextual
sense of Polish culture and dance folklore. Part I contains important information about
Poland from a folkloric viewpoint. In the chapter "Dance Folklore" there is both
historical perspective and a sense of present-day conditions. The second part of the book
includes a description of 24 Polish folk dances. This part is divided into three sections
in which dances reflect the degree of difficulty. We start with dances done by beginners,
progress through some manageable by average performers, then move to several more
challenging ones. Compact disc under the same title may be purchased separately and serve
as accompaniment to the described dances.
The Polish folk dances which are represented by five "national dances," as well
as hundreds of so-called "regional dances" sampling the vast and varied realm of
Polish dance folklore. It is our desire that through the gracious Polonaise, lyrical
Kujawiaks, fiery Mazur and vigorous polkas, one may discover the full imagination of the
heart of a Pole.
To inquire about the book and CD, please email: jmarek@ziplink.net or you can hear a sample at:
cdalley.com/artists/jacek-marek