{"product_id":"9781914311116","title":"Dances of Poland","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoland, birthplace of Polonaise and Mazurka, possesses a passionate love of music and dancing which has survived the ravages of many foreign invaders, from Genghis Khan and his dreaded Tartars down to more recent oppressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many and varied steps to be found in the national dances of Poland, and this book contains the notations and music of four original and exciting dances - including the 'Goralski', a brigand dance from the mountains, and the famous Krakowiak - which are also depicted in striking colour plates showing authentic costumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMme. Wolska had had long experience of the dances of Poland, for after being connected with the Polish Ballet Company directed by Nijinsky's sister, she joined the well-known Anglo-Polish Ballet Company as both dancer and ballet mistress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Leonard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48577016889585,"sku":"9781914311116","price":14.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781914311116_p0.jpg?v=1786897693","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781914311116","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}