The Library of Congress video archives brings this mid-nineteenth century dance lesson demonstration. Follow along with the performers as they show off their traditional moves, dancing a three step waltz dance. It might take a bit of dance practice, but grab your partner, put on some music, and follow the steps. Watch this video traditional dance tutorial and learn how to do a mid-nineteenth century waltz dance, also known as La valse à trois temps, plain waltz, waltz of three steps, new vals...
The Library of Congress video archives brings this mid-nineteenth century dance lesson demonstration. Follow along with the performers as they show off their traditional moves, dancing a Five Step Waltz dance. It might take a bit of dance practice, but grab your partner, put on some music, and follow the steps. Watch this video traditional dance tutorial and learn how to do a mid-nineteenth century Five Step Waltz, also known as Cinq Temps, Valse en Cinq Temps, or Waltze à Cinque Temps dance.
The Library of Congress video archives brings this late nineteenth century dance lesson demonstration. Follow along with the performers as they show off their traditional moves, dancing a Waltz dance. It might take a bit of dance practice, but grab your partner, put on some music, and follow the steps. Watch this video traditional dance tutorial and learn how to do a late nineteenth century Waltz dance.
The Library of Congress video archives brings this late nineteenth century dance lesson demonstration. Follow along with the performers as they show off their traditional moves, dancing a Carlton dance. It might take a bit of dance practice, but grab your partner, put on some music, and follow the steps. Watch this video traditional dance tutorial and learn how to do a late nineteenth century Carlton dance.
The Library of Congress video archives brings this late nineteenth century dance lesson demonstration. Follow along with the performers as they show off their traditional moves, dancing a Loomis' Glide Mazurka dance. It might take a bit of dance practice, but grab your partner, put on some music, and follow the steps. Watch this video traditional dance tutorial and learn how to do a late nineteenth century Loomis' Glide Mazurka dance.
If you've ever been to an Italian wedding on the upper East Coast you've probably had this Italian wedding soup before. The soup, composed of a robust beef stock, meatballs, and vegetables, is a traditional recipe that has been used for generations.
Is it tea time once again? We're sure you and your guests adore your cucumber and mayo tea sandwiches and your onion-marinated mushrooms, but how about spicing things up once in a while? While you don't usually imagine Moroccan cookies when you think about high English tea, these Moroccan cookies may just be the perfect compliment to a fresh kettle of Earl Gray.
This recipe is precisely the reason why we would never be able to go on a no-carb diet. Not only would we be cranky because carbs makes us feel damn good, but this bread is just too irresistable.
If you're craving cheesecake, but wish it wasn't so fattening, this next tutorial is for you. In the video, you'll find out how you can make a healthy no bake cheesecake in less than a day. Most of the ingredients in the recipe are of low-fat quality and has half the calories od traditional cheesecake. It's easy to make and tastes so good, you'll be wanting more. So good luck and enjoy!
Chances are, if you have some elder relatives who have paid you a visit during the holidays, then you probably have more than your fair share of cable-knit sweaters in various ugly Christmas designs. While we're certainly not a fan of these types of sweaters, the cable-knit technique is one that is used very commonly in knitting and is one of the most basic.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a balloon lantern. The materials required for this project are: balloons, lantern paper, wallpaper paste, bowl and scissors. Begin by ripping the paper into small pieces and place it into the bowl. Then shake the bowl and blow up a balloon. Now put some paste onto the balloon and layer it with the lantern paper pieces. Then let the paste dry and pop the balloon. Remove the balloon and cut off the lantern edges. Finish by hanging it and add a c...
In this Fine Art video tutorial you will learn how to write the letter Q in calligraphy copperplate. Hamid Reza Ebrahimi shows you how to this using a Brause & Co No 86 nib, Persian traditional black calligraphy ink, Brause marbled penholder and Persian leather pasteboard and Steinbach pasteboard. To write the capital "Q", dip the nib in to the ink, then starting at the 2nd horizontal line, write upwards touching the top line. Then continue writing downwards till you touch the 4th line and no...
In this tutorial, learn how to make a Chinese specialty - orange chicken. This clip will walk you through all the steps of this delicious dish. This recipe is very popular in Chinese restaurants and now you can save yourself the money by making it on your own.
In Chinese watercolor paiting, static subjects like cherry blossoms and peach trees never go out of fashion because they represent the teeming life and beauty of nature that most Chinese watercolor artists enjoy representing.
This gorgeous crescent moon hairstyle consists of loose hair braided behind your head into a twisted chignon, the rest of your hair on the other side let loose for a novel take on the idea of a half up, half down hairstyle.
When it comes to comfort food, pork chops rank high in satisfaction and juicy, fat-dripping goodness. And now that summer has officially arrived, expect to be cooking and eating a lot of this piggy extracted foodstuff.
Isla Fisher is one funny gal who's always up for pulling outrageous pranks to get a laugh, as we've seen in movies like "Wedding Crashers" and "Confessions of a Shopaholic." But when it comes to dressing and putting on makeup for the red carpet, this fiery redhead is a lot more traditional.
Dragons are one of the most fun, traditional, and challenging things an artist can draw. Fortunately, Drawing Now is here to help you get started with this tutorial on how to draw a cute, simple, Western-style dragon. Here are their step-by step instructions:
This video demonstration will teach you how to draw a Daylily in the Han Chinese painting style. It is very detailed, and should be easy to follow even for novice painters looking to improve their painting skills. The painter in the video talk you through not only what colors to use and the techniques he uses, but also the significance of the Daylily and the legends surrounding it.
Trussing a chicken can be a tedious task but YouTube user EasyAsPieRecipes is here to show you how to Truss a chicken the easy way. First put the chicken on it's back. Notice that the wings are sticking out, your going to want to tuck them into its sides as demonstrated. Next, you want to have a piece of twine to tie it around the chicken, and the way your going to want to tie it under the legs(or drumsticks) and make an "X" and then pull it back down and pull it under the legs so it'll actua...
This video shows you how to hand knead dough in the traditional French way. Your goal is to introduce air into the dough to add strength to it. Have a little flour on the table surface. Lift up the dough and slap it down on the table, trying to capture air into it as you let it fall. Do this for twenty minutes. Make sure that you make a quarter turn of the dough each time you lift it. It needs to be thrown about 600 times and when it is ready the surface will be smooth, with no bits hanging f...
Linux is a fully functioning free operating system that you can download online. Just because you are using Linux Ubuntu doesn't mean your projects have to suffer or look less professional that those made on traditional operating systems like Windows or Mac OS X. In this tutorial, learn how to download and add fonts to the GIMP photo program on a Linux Ubuntu system.
Shelley Lovett of Childcareland shows us how to make a mosaic apple using colored construction paper. This is a fun to do project, which enhances a child's motor skills. The basic outline of the apple is available on the website. It can be printed out and then cut out. Shelley has used red, green and brown colored construction paper, the traditional colors for apple. But she also stresses that we should let children use whatever colors they prefer. It will make the project so much more fun. S...
Looking to get some more out of Bachata dancing? In this video, learn how to do modern Bachata-style dancing, which is a little different from the traditional Bachata. Modern Bachata is much sexier and involves more hips. Use this video as a guide on your road to Bachata mastering!
Aaloo cholay sabzi or potato chickpea is a traditional Pakistani dish. It is a delicious, spicy concoction that is actually quite easy to prepare. No matter where in the world you are from, you will love this healthy dish with a Middle Eastern flair.
In "How to Make Crepes", a video by Cayley Waldo, she describes one of the methods used at the Baker's Crust restaurant chain to create elegantly designed crepes. She starts by describing how to create the wrap to be used with the crepe as well as demonstrating the way to fold the crepe and also how the contents should be arranged. For the Example given, the crepe is filled with chocolate mousse and strawberries. The video then goes on to show ways that the plate can be decorated so to increa...
There are literally hundreds of thousands of ways to make a chili dish. Craig from Craig's Kitchen will be showing you one of the many ways to make a great tasting chili. His method generally takes very little time and is a great recipe for when you are on the go. This recipe calls for using chili powder or chili sauce instead of the traditional fresh chilies and dark kidney beans. Craig's special recipe is a must for chili lovers everywhere.
Learn how to personalize birthday cards with this informative video! This tutorial will show you how in just a few steps, you can make a race car birthday card with the help of a simple pattern. Why go out and buy a card from the drugstore that looks like everyone else's when you can create something unique for your birthday boy? All you will need to make this fun card is some colorful card stock, the Cricut racer paper doll pattern, glue, and a little time. This video also shows you how you ...
Agnes from My BF Closet takes us through a few ways to use your boyfriend's ties to compliment your own wardrobe. A trendy and young look for women, a necktie may be just the right accent and bit of flair for you. Agnes teaches us first, using herself as a model, how to tie and wear the tie in its traditional form, around your neck. Moving on, and with a great sense of humor, she shows us, in a montage, various other uses. As a belt, for instance. And as a headband. With this video, Agnes sho...
Come on, who doesn't love sugary sweet Rice Krispy treats! Super easy to make, even small kids can help. This recipe puts a spin on traditional treats and makes a healthier even better version. You can add peanut butter as a source of protein and energy. You use organic or non brown Rice Krispys because it contains a lot less sugar than the regular stuff. Perfect as an afternoon surprise for when your kids get home from school. Plus, you will not feel bad about serving them.
Make the perfect potato salad for any occasion! A simple potato salad is always the best potato salad. Watch the video tutorial for the step-by-step instructions for delicious traditional potato salad.
Keith Floyd, favorite British chef, talks through a traditional Alsace recipe for liver dumplings in this classic video from BBC food show 'Floyd on France'.
This video is intended for my students to use to practice with at home. It's certainly not a professional quality video - just me at home with my video camera. Basic posture for tribal belly dance: feet close together slightly closer than shoulder width apart, knees bent, tailbone pointed down, belly sucked in, ribcage lifted, shoulders rolled back, neck elongated, head up to level, strength through arms all the way to fingertips. Belly dance is originally a form of traditional Arab dance. Mo...
Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative experience with the software Modo, created by Luxology. Modo is the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering for Mac and PC. Modo includes 3D sculpting tools, animation and network rendering, and advanced features such as n-gons and edge weighting.
Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative experience with the software Modo, created by Luxology. Modo is the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering for Mac and PC. Modo includes 3D sculpting tools, animation and network rendering, and advanced features such as n-gons and edge weighting.
Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative experience with the software Modo, created by Luxology. Modo is the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering for Mac and PC. Modo includes 3D sculpting tools, animation and network rendering, and advanced features such as n-gons and edge weighting.
Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative experience with the software Modo, created by Luxology. Modo is the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering for Mac and PC. Modo includes 3D sculpting tools, animation and network rendering, and advanced features such as n-gons and edge weighting.
Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative experience with the software Modo, created by Luxology. Modo is the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering for Mac and PC. Modo includes 3D sculpting tools, animation and network rendering, and advanced features such as n-gons and edge weighting.
Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative experience with the software Modo, created by Luxology. Modo is the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering for Mac and PC. Modo includes 3D sculpting tools, animation and network rendering, and advanced features such as n-gons and edge weighting.
Watch this in-depth video tutorial on how to animate LEGOs for stop motion animated brickfilms. This is a detailed peek behind the scenes of stop-motion animation from the director of the "Circle Circle Dot Dot" music video, Blunty3000.
