Let's Dance the Light Fantastic

Professional dance team, David Rooney and Jo Shinta, demonstrate step by step the Bridal Waltz and new vogue dances - Swing Waltz, Gipsy Tap, Pride of Erin and Barn Dance.

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Credits

producer

Reg Millgate

Duration

00:50:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1989

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

324216

Language

English

Subject categories

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Music & Performing Arts → Dancing

Music & Performing Arts → Square dancing

Music & Performing Arts → Tap dancing

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1989

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