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A dance lesson in the early 19th century
What was a dance lesson like in the early 19th century? How did the dancing master work? Read some instructive cartoons!
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A Health to Betty: as seen by three authors
Etude d'une mélodie à succès et de sa danse dans l'Angleterre du 17e siècle: A Health to Betty. Reconstruction selon les trois sources conservées.
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The balls at Théâtre de la Monnaie during the 19th century
Royal theater of La Monnaie organized many ball mid-19th century. Study organisation, the dance and music repertoire as well as the marketing
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Polka is dead! Long live Mazurka!
A mysterious death announcement for Polka, murdered by its sister Mazurka. Let's analyse this strange document together!
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Which shoes for historical dance?
Quelles chaussures pour la danse historique? Que ce soit pour le premier cours ou pour investir dans une paire historique, toutes les infos.
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6 criteria for choosing the dance workshop that will take you to the top!
How to choose the ideal dance workshop, the ona that truly matches you? Which criteria should you consider to choose a dance workshop?
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Quadrille caricature: vindication of mistake
Mistakes and slips are common in historical dancing, and they were common at the time too, as shown by Cruikshank's caricatures and copies.
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La Belle Assemblée, a brutal dance cartoon during Regency
Analysis of a big engraving by Geroges Cruikshank, a cartoon against dancing
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The allemande, a dance throughout centuries
How did the "allemande" dance spanned the centuries? How did it evolve through time? Is it really from Germany, as the name implies? Answers.
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Parson upon Dorothy, one dance and three reconstructions
Parson upon Dorothy, version 1652, has been reconstructed by many. How can a dance have so many reconstructions? Are they all valid?
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Parson upon Dorothy : the other versions
Parson upon Dorothy is a melody for which the Dancing Master gives several choreographies. In this article, I analyse and reconstruct the 2nd and 3rd versions of this 18th-century dance.
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La Tempête, a hit throughout 19th century
Where comes the dance "La Tempête" from? Let's study this staple of the 19th-century balls, in its many variaitons.
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A short history of social dance – 17th century
A short, dense article on the history of social dance in 17th-century France and England. Masque, Country dance and Coranto reveal their secrets... and their sources.
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A cotillion that causes a scandal
Summe 1865, the organisation of a cotillion in Blankenberge creates tension amongst the tourists. In what context can a dance be subversive?
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Circle dance
Some observations about the circle in historical and traditional dance. Tips to help you dancing better in a round. Explanation about sicilian circle, double circle, mixers and more!
