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, formal balls would open with couples doing the minute, one at a time. This practice fell out of fashion in the early 1800’s.   Napoleonic Ball – Menuet During the 1700’s, English country dances spread … Continue reading →