Themes and Variations from the Foot-Hook Rag

THE FOOT-HOOK RAG by Georgette Weisz Amowitz was originally written as a reading exercise for Labanotation students. Staged for a trio, THEMES AND VARIATIONS FROM THE FOOT-HOOK RAG is its performance version. Suitable for Middle School age through middle age and accompanied by the music of Scott Joplin, the RAG features several foot-hooks and a few relationship pins. Following its conclusion, a brief introduction to Labanotation helps novices read the dance.