Group dances
Histoire des danses collectives et leur histoire en Occident: ronde, quadrille, contredanse, danser à plusieurs est la base de la société
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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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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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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 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!
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Hambleton Round O
How to dance Hambleton Round O (1710s)? How to adapt it for the dancers of today?
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Quadrille vs. Country dance, 1823
Analysis of Thomas Moore's poem "Country dance and Quadrille. A defence of the old dancing". A deepdive into the late Regency / early Romantic balls with this epic text.
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Longways 101
La contredanse en colonne n'aura plus de secret pour vous! Placement, progression, exactitude historique...
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An unusual quadrille : Le Quadrille de la Paix, 1859.
"Quadrille de la Paix" (Peace Quadrille), despite its name, celebrates a military victory. Its figures tell the story of a war, nearly day by day. Discover the full story in this article!
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Bransle d’Ecosse or Scotland branle, 1589
Let's study the Scotland branle. How do we dance the Bransle d'Ecosse? Does it really comes from Scotland? How did it arrive in France? All the answers in this article! First some observations about the origins of the dance, then all useful explanation to learn and teach the dance.
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Mr Beveridge’s Maggot, what’s that?
Did Jane Austen dance Mr. Beveridge's Maggot? What is the history of that dance?
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What is a « cotillion » ?
What is a cotillion? A piece of clothing, a slang word for a woman, a dance... History of that word over the centuries.
