I recently came across sheet music for "Sonny's Mazurka," but it came without any indication of the tempo. Alas, I've never seen anyone dance a mazurka. Could someone help me get up -- or down, as the case may be -- to speed on it?
Also have been curious about the dances or bowing rituals that go with Shaker tunes like "Bow and Be Simple" and "Come Life, Shaker Life." Can anyone describe them or refer me to a video or place where they are performed?
Is there anything in the way of a "Dummy's Guide to Folk Dances" that might answer these or other questions like: what's a slide? What's a schottische?