Mally The Oak Tree-Paul Hudson

The Oak Tree is for callers, musicians and dancers. Many of the tunes will sparkle in English sessions and at folk festivals. Whether you play, dance or call, get stuck into this book._x000D_
Each dance is graded easy, moderate or advanced. Easy dances are mainly combinations of simple moves which inexperienced dancers should be able to pick up fairly easily. Moderate dances may include some step hops and moves which require greater concentration. Advanced dances include stripping the willow or ranting.
The Oak Tree is a guide for callers, musicians and dancers _x000D_
who want to understand how their roles fit together to make an enjoyable dance. _x000D_
It sets out the basics: _x000D_
The Room_x000D_
Types of dances_x000D_
Steps_x000D_
Movement and Figures_x000D_
The Music_x000D_
Musicians and instruments_x000D_
The caller_x000D_
Notation_x000D_
and gives a selection of dances with suitable tunes and some sample programmes.