Larry Edelman - interviews
Larry Edelman 1
Social Context of Square Dancing
What role does an evening of dancing play in the lives of the people who live in that community? Caller Larry Edelman discusses the social context in which the dancing takes place in traditional dance communities.
Larry Edelman 2
Links in a Chain
Larry Edelman discusses his experiences studying traditional dances in southwestern Pennsylvania; in particular, he ended up studying with caller Jerry Goodwin. Larry began to appreciate how dancers and callers and musicians are links in a chain, keeping alive rich traditions from the past and passing them on to the future.
Larry Edelman 3
Grange Hall Dances & Fire Hall Dances
Larry Edelman discusses the difference between two different traditional dance venues, based on his research in small town dances in southwestern Pennsylvania. Both venues might exist in the same region, but each serves a different function, with consequences for the callers, musicians, and dance programs.
Larry Edelman 4
Influences on a Dance Series
What are some of the influences that affect a traditional community dance? Larry bases his comments on his research in southwestern Pennsylvania, a region that has been influenced by both southern Appalachian and northern dance styles.
