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Pages 8 and 9 of the introduction to Skinners The People's Ball Room Guide

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Pages 8 and 9 of the introduction to Skinners The People's Ball Room Guide
ID JSS0905
Title Pages 8 and 9 of the introduction to Skinners The People's Ball Room Guide
Document Reference LOP793.33 SK 3
Format 73 x 118 mm
Medium Printed Page
Item Type Printed Collection
Subject Scottish Dance, Instructions in usage of guide
Item Description Skinner describes the usefulness of this manual as an enhancement to attending classes. He also points out that in order for it to be most useful, it was important for him to avoid the use of French names (which the majority of dance steps have). He also categorizes dances into two main areas: social and exhibition, or solo dances.
Creator James Scott Skinner
Creator Manuscript James Scott Skinner
Publisher The People's Journal, Dundee
Time Period 1900's
Associated Dates: Creation 1905
Related Images LOP793.33. SK 3
Relationships JSS0901, JSS0902, JSS0903, JSS0904, JSS0905
Location Aberdeen Central Library
Collection Name The People's Ball Room Guide
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