Merchandise Available
Italian Folk Art Federation of America, Inc.
The book Folk Dances, Costumes and Customs of Italy, by Cav. Elba Farabegoli Gurzau.
Newly-reformatted edition. Softcover book which includes seventeen dances with description and music, illustrations (some in color), information about Italy, costumes, traditions, etc. Comes with an audiocassette tape or CD (please select one) with music for all the dances.
IFAFA Member's Price: $25.00, plus $3.50 for handling and postage.
Non-Member's Price: $40.00, plus $3.50 for handling and postage.
For information, contact:
Anna Marie Fiori.
Work is currently underway to produce an IFAFA compact disk which will contain Italian folk songs and dance music used by performing troupes which are members of IFAFA. An update will be made when that CD is available.
A second book of dances, with accompanying music and description, is also in the production stage.
In the meantime, the following materials are available from IFAFA member troupes. IFAFA is not responsible for their contents; they are placed on this page for informational purposes only. Please contact each troupe as directed below.
Educational Video on Folk Dance and Folk Singing from I Campagnoli of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Price for IFAFA Members $25.00, plus $3.50 for handling and postage.
Price for Non-Members $40.00, plus $3.50 for handling and postage.
For information, contact:
Anna Marie Fiori.
Several videos and an audiocasstte/CD are currently available which focus on dances and music of Southern Italy. Video footage from actual on-site presentation during the 2001 Yakima Folklife Festival in Yakima, Washington! Waltz and mazurka dances! Italian street scene. Colorful costumes! Contains simplified instructions for folk dances including the Tarantella, the original dance of Italy. Learn these dances in an easy way that promotes participation. Can be performed by adults, teens, and children, making it fun, and worthy of great praise! Ethnic groups and organizations can use this video to demonstrate Italian culture and heritage. These traditional dances are performed at weddings, festivals, meetings and anywhere good times are shared. Each video costs just $24.95, plus $4.00 Postage and handling. VHS format. Limited quantity. Approximate length: 45 minutes. Please contact us for information about the audiocassette or CD.
Tina Carriuolo
5929 149 th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
For more information on videotapes available from this dance group, visit the website. You may also phone 1-800-601-6888, or send an email to: Tina Carriuolo.
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