Quadrille 1815
In the Dragon Keepers’ Cotillion, the dance master teaches the quadrille. Here’s what it might have looked like.
Continue reading →In the Dragon Keepers’ Cotillion, the dance master teaches the quadrille. Here’s what it might have looked like.
Continue reading →Although dances during Jane Austen’s day did not usually begin with the minute, a few of the most formal ones still might. Check out this very formal dance that intimidated so many young women of the day!
Continue reading →In the midst of tropical storm Imelda, we snuck off for a little fun. All the way to Decatur for an English country dance weekend.
Continue reading →In Pride and Prejudice, Caroline Bingley is required to plan the Netherfield ball in something on the order of two weeks. What did planning a ball really require? Planning a Ball Most of us have, at some time or another … Continue reading →
In addition to the country dance, reel, cotillion and quadrille, several other dances might be found at a Regency ball or assembly. The minuet was a hold over from the prior century and required special dress and training. Old fashioned, … Continue reading →