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  • 1850-1900,  Anecdotes,  Group dances

    A cotillion that causes a scandal

    5 January 2025 /

    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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  • 1700s,  1800s,  Group dances,  General studies

    What is a « cotillion » ?

    19 December 2024 /

    What is a cotillion? A piece of clothing, a slang word for a woman, a dance... History of that word over the centuries.

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