An
American Ballroom Companion presents a collection of over
two hundred historical social dance manuals. The list begins
with a rare late fifteenth-century source, Les basses danses
de Marguerite d'Autriche (c.1490) and ends with Ella Gardner's
1929 Public dance halls, their regulation and place in the
recreation of adolescents. Along with dance instruction manuals,
this online presentation also includes a significant number
of antidance manuals, histories, treatises on etiquette, and
items from other conceptual categories. Many of the manuals
also provide historical information on theatrical dance. All
illuminate the manner in which people have joyfully expressed
themselves as they dance for and with one another.
Below
you will find a detailed description of each of the manuals
included on this CD.
For the furthur improvement of dancing, A treatis of
chorography, or, Ye art of dancing country dances after
a new character : in which the figures, steps & manner
of performing are describ'd & ye rules demonstrated in
an easie method adapted to the meanest capacity / translated
from the French of Monsr Feuillet, and improv'd wth. many
additions, all fairly engrav'd on copperplates, and a
new collection of country dances describ'd in ye same
character by Iohn Essex, dancing master. Feuillet, Raoul-Auger,
1659 or 60-1710.
CREATED/PUBLISHED London : Sold by I. Walsh & P. Randall
... I. Hare ... I. Culen ... & by ye author ..., 1710.
SUMMARY This is a translation of Raoul-Auger Feuillet's
treatise Recueil de contredances mises ... (Paris, 1706),
by English dance, dancing master, and writer John Essex.
Through the use of diagrams, the manual gives descriptions
of floor patterns and motions for the feet and arms,
indicates how the dance corresponds to the music, and
provides rules for performance of English country dances,
known in France as the contredanse (also spelled contredance).
Diagrams and music for ten dances are given. Performed
as a series of figures by a column of men facing a column
of women, the English country dance was one of the most
popular ballroom dances during the eighteenth and early
nineteenth centuries.
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Recüeil de dances contenant un tres grand nombres, des
meillieures entrées de ballet de Mr. Pecour, tant pour
homme que pour femmes, dont la plus grande partie ont
été dancées à l'Opera. Recüeillies et mises au jour par
Mr. Feüillet ... Feuillet, Raoul-Auger, 1659 or 60-1710.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Paris, Chez le sieur Feüillet, 1704.
SUMMARY This treatise includes six solo dances for
women; eight for men; and seventeen duets for a man
and a woman, two women, or two men, all choreographed
by French dancer and choreographer, Guillaume-Louis
Pecour (c. 1653-1729). Feuillet notes that several of
the dances were performed by some of the most famous
theatrical dancers of the time including Marie-Persée,
and Cadmus et Hermione as well as Trancrède and L'Europe
Galante by André Campra. The dances are notated in a
system first published by Feuillet in 1700 and based
on tract drawings that trace the pattern of the dance.
Additionally, bar lines in the dance score correspond
to bar lines in the music score. Signs written on the
right or left hand side of the tract indicate the steps.
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Per. receüil [sic] de danses de bal pour l'année 1703.
De la composition de m. Pecour, et mis au jour par m.
Feüillet ... Feuillet, Raoul-Auger, 1659 or 60-1710.
OTHER TITLES Premier recueil
CREATED/PUBLISHED Paris, Le sieur Feüillet [etc.] 1702.
SUMMARY This treatise contains two duets choreographed
by French dancer and choreographer Guillaume-Louis Pecour
(c. 1653-1729) and notated in the eighteenth-century
notation system first published by Raoul-Auger Feuillet
in 1700. The system is based on tract drawings that
trace the pattern of the dance. Additionally, bar lines
in the dance score correspond to bar lines in the music
score. Signs written on the right or left hand side
of the tract indicate the steps.
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"Esmeralda" waltz-lanciers. Arranged for the Esmeralda
club, of St. Louis, Mo. By Prof. W. W. Florence. Florence,
W[illiam] W.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [St. Louis? Mo.] 1882.
SUMMARY Created for the Esmeralda Club of Saint Louis,
this short pamphlet consists of five figures of a waltz
quadrille with a brief explanation of each figure.
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Illustrated portfolio of artistic dancing / by Mrs.
H.A. Foreman. Foreman, H. A., Mrs.
OTHER TITLES Few sketches of the interior and work
done at Foreman Hall, Portland, Oregon, 1894-1895
CREATED/PUBLISHED Portland, Ore. : Peaslee Bros., c1894.
SUMMARY This is a book of twelve photographs showing
Mrs. Foreman's dance students in a variety of dance
poses including "The Persian Vestal Dance," "The Minuet,"
"Society Skirt Dance," "Butterfly Skirt Dance," "The
Cacucha," and "Scarf Dance."
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The scholars companion, containing a choice collection
of cotillons & country-dances. By M. J. C. Fraisier. Fraisier,
M. J. C.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Boston: Printed by D. Bowen, at the
Columbian museum press, for the author [1796?]
SUMMARY Although the title of this manual would indicate
a collection of cotillions (figure dances usually performed
by four couples), the dances are, in fact, English country
dances, performed by a column of men facing a column
of women. The collection includes directions for 50
English country dances.
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The latest method, home instruction by mail, dancing
courses ... arranged and ed. by Charles J. Frank ... Frank,
Charles J. (Charles Julius), ed.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Philadelphia, Pa., The Beacon Academy,
1922.
SUMMARY This is a series of three pamphlets, each from
sixteen to twenty-four pages, that describes the waltz,
foxtrot, and the one step. Designed for those who "know
nothing at all about Modern Dances," each pamphlet provides
preliminary exercises and basic lessons for execution
of the steps.
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Dancing, by Mrs. Lilly Grove, F.R.G.S., and other writers,
with musical examples. Illustrated by Percy Macquoid and
by numerous reproductions of engravings, prints and photographs.
Frazer, Lilly Grove, lady, d. 1941.
CREATED/PUBLISHED London [etc.] Longmans, Green. and
co., 1907.
SUMMARY Originally published in 1895, Mrs Grove's account
of dance history was considered one of the most important
books on dance during the late nineteenth century. Although
based on previously published materials, the book maintained
popularity for several decades. Using a formula employed
by many writers, Mrs. Grove writes about the dances
of antiquity, ritual dances, and the dances of "savages."
The remainder of the book is devoted to the dance of
many lands and cultures indcluding Scotland, Wales,
Hungary, Russia, Lapland, Spain, and Portugal.
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The prompter's handbook. Ed. by J. A. French. French,
J. A., ed.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Boston, London, O. Ditson company;
[etc., etc.] c1893.
SUMMARY Similar to other prompter's books published
during the last half of the nineteenth century, French
gives instructions for calling the figures of quadrilles
including examples of how the calls correlate to the
music. The book also covers the calling of contra dances
(progressive figure dances performed by a column of
men facing a column of women).
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A treatise on the art of dancing. By Giovanni Andrea
Gallini. Gallini, Giovanni-Andrea, 1728-1805.
CREATED/PUBLISHED London, Printed for the author and
sold by R. Dodsley [etc.] 1772.
SUMMARY Originally published in 1762 and reissued in
1765, this work borrows heavily from previously published
materials, including the works of Locke, Goldini, and
especially John Weaver's 1712 An Essay towards a history
of dancing. Gallini (1728-1805) presents a history of
dance, arguments for learning the art of dance, and
a discourse on the minuet. Especialy interesting are
Gallini's comments on European and non-European dance
and discussion includes practices in Britain, Spain,
Naples, the peasants of Tirol, Russia, Turkey, China,
Africa, and the Americas.
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Public dance halls, their regulation and place in the
recreation of adolescents, by Ella Gardner ... Gardner,
Ella, 1893-1942.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Washington, U.S. Govt. print. off.,
1929.
SUMMARY This pamphlet discusses the legislative regulation
of public dance halls in twenty-eight states. Some of
the regulations undertaken by the states include restrictions
on attendance, hours of operation, supervision, and
regulation of the physical and social conditions of
the hall. The author also discusses some of the regulations
and ordinances of 100 cities including one from Lincoln,
Nebraska that required patrons to keep their bodies
at least six inches apart.
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Modern dancing: in the light of Scripture and facts.
By W. W. Gardner, D.D. ... Gardner, W[illiam] W.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Louisville, Ky., Baptist book concern,
1893.
SUMMARY This antidance tract was originally a sermon
presented by the author in Maysville, Kentucky in 1849
and repeated in 1866. It was published as a circular
in 1874 and revised in 1887. The arguments are typical
of this genre of literature. The author concludes that,
based on his interpretation of the Scriptures, dance
is dangerous to health, piety, and usefulness.
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The waltz C. A combination of curved steps and movements,
so as to represent or describe the letter C. Composed
by Henry Gass ... Gass, Henry.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [Mobile, Ala.?] c1876.
SUMMARY This small aide de memoire for the waltz provides
separate instruction for the woman's part, the man's
part, and three versions of the pursuit step.
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Balli di ieri e balli d'oggi. Gavina, P.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Milano, U. Hoepli, 1922.
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Guide complet de la danse. Contenant le quadrille, la
polka, la polka-mazurka ... avec la musique, par Gawlikowski
... Gawlikowski, Philippe.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Paris, Taride, 1858.
SUMMARY An excellent manual for description of mid
nineteenth-century social dances, Gawlikowski also discusses
steps and figures for the mazurka, a dance performed
in the manner of a quadrille in Europe's ballrooms.
Description is also given for other popular ballroom
dances including the waltz, polka, schottisch, polka-mazurka,
and redowa. Gawlikowski provides 38 figures for a contillon-valse,
(known elsewhere as the cotillon or German), and a popular
group dance performed as a series of party games usually
to waltz music.
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Round dancing, by M. B. Gilbert ... Gilbert, Melvin
Ballou, 1847-1910.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Portland, Me., M. B. Gilbert [c1890]
SUMMARY Gilbert, a well-known dancing master, notes
that his book will deal only with round dnaces and for
other dances or rules of etiquette, the reader should
turn elsewhere. After a brief discusion of the positions
of the feet, the author discusses, in some length, the
waltz position. The manual gives the directions for
a large number of waltz, polka, galop, redowa, and mazurka
variations--many of which are not described in other
contemporary dance literature.
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Traité de la danse; seul guide complet renfermant 200
danses différentes de salons, grands bals, sociétés, théâtre,
concert, province et étranger, avec 500 dessins et figures
explicatives, par Eug. Giraudet ... suivi d'un appendice
contenant environ 30 danses diverses pour piano. Giraudet,
Eugène, 1861-
CREATED/PUBLISHED Paris [Imprimerie A. Veutin, 187-?]
SUMMARY This is the seventeenth edition of a popular
French manual that was revised into a larger edition
in the mid-1880s entitled La danse, la tenue, le maintein...
The manual gives a short history of dance, appropriate
etiquette, and describes many of the popular ballroom
dances such as the waltz, quadrille, and polka. However,
the Giraudet includes many curious dances, schottisch
polkée sautée, ganlovienne, and a tarentelle for twelve
performers, as well as several dances from previous
centuries such as the gavotte, pavane, and bourée.
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La danse, la tenue, le maintien, l'hygiène & l'éducation,
seul guide complet approuvé par l'Académie; renfermant
1.000 danses de tous les pays du monde pour salons, grands
bals, sociétés, théâtre, concert, bals publics, province
& étranger (500 dessins et figures) 2,000 pas chorégraphiques
avec théories et 1,800 figures explicatives de cotillon
... par Eugène Giraudet ... Giraudet, Eugène, 1861-
CREATED/PUBLISHED Paris [1885?]-1900.
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La danse, la tenue, le maintien, l'hygiène & l'éducation,
seul guide complet approuvé par l'Académie; renfermant
1.000 danses de tous les pays du monde pour salons, grands
bals, sociétés, théâtre, concert, bals publics, province
& étranger (500 dessins et figures) 2,000 pas chorégraphiques
avec théories et 1,800 figures explicatives de cotillon
... par Eugène Giraudet ... Giraudet, Eugène, 1861-
CREATED/PUBLISHED Paris [1885?]-1900.
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Elements and principles of the art of dancing, as used
in the polite and fashionable circles, also rules of deportment
and descriptions of manners of civility, appertaining
to that art: from the French of J. H. G., by V. G. [Gourdoux-Daux,
J. H.]
CREATED/PUBLISHED Philadelphia, Printed by J. F. Hurtel,
1817.
SUMMARY A translation of Gourdoux-Daux's Principes
de la Danse (Paris 1804 and 1811), this manual is important
for its description of step and step sequences appropriate
in the performance of the popular ballroom dance, the
quadrille (called contilion by the author). The quadrille
is a series of figures, organized into sets and performed
by sets of four couples. The manual begins with discussions
on deportment, positions, and continues with descriptions
of various steps including assemblé, jeté, echappé,
chassé, and glissadé. Step combinations are given for
nineteen quadrille figures, such as "right and left,"
"hands round," "English chain," "ladies' chain," and
"balancé."
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The double sword dance. Described and copyrighted November,
1895, by Prof. H. N. Grant ... Grant, H[oratio] N.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [Buffalo? N.Y.] c1895.
SUMMARY Part of a series of pamphlets published by
Grant, this work provides preparatory exercises and
instructions for steps including the pas de basque,
waltz turn, and shuffle. Grant notes that the double
sword dance can be performed as a solo or duet.
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How to become successful teachers of the art of dancing
in conjunction with how to manage a favor-german, by Prof.
H.N. Grant ... Grant, H[oratio] N.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Buffalo, N.Y. [Kraft & Stern, printers]
c1893.
SUMMARY Written for teachers of ballroom dance, this
manual is illustrated with many diagrams designed to
be useful in the classroom. Discussions include how
to open a dance class, how to conduct a private lesson,
and what to teach. Suggestions on appropriate dances
include the mazurka, redowa, and polka. Group dances
include descriptions of several figures for the grand
march, six figures for the German (also known as the
cotillon), and several contra dances.
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Irine skipping rope dance, originated and described
by Prof. H. N. Grant. ... Grant, Horatio N.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [Buffalo? N.Y.] c1895.
SUMMARY Grant describes ten steps of a solo dance that
requires a rope as a prop.
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The Highland fling and how to teach it, by Prof. Grant
... [Book no. 2] Grant, Horatio N.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Buffalo, N.Y., Electric city press
[c1892]
SUMMARY This short pamphlet is devoted to the Highland
Fling, described as a popular fancy dance, especially
appropriate for children. The author gives four exercises
and descriptions for eleven steps, many with multiple
parts.
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The terpsichorean monitor. By William E. Greene ...
Greene, William E.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Providence, R.I., E. A. Johnson &
co., printers, 1889.
SUMMARY This manual, a compilation of previously published
materials, includes a brief discussion on dancing and
deportment, bows (which the author considers the "criteria
of good breeding"), and a section on introductons with
instructions on how to shake hands. The book also covers
information on the duties of an escort, how to ask a
lady to dance, and responsibilities of guests. General
information is provided on quadrilles and the cotillon
(also known as the German). However, the only dances
described in detail are the figures for three quadrilles.
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The modern dance; a historical and analytical treatment
of the subject; religious, social, hygienic, industrial
aspects as viewed by the pulpit, the press, medical authorities,
municipal authorities, social workers, etc., by M. F.
Ham ... illustrations by Will N. Noonan. Ham, Mordecai
Franklin.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [San Antonio, The San Antonio printing
company, 1916]
SUMMARY This is the second published edition of a sermon
Ham delivered as part of an evangelistic campaign in
Palestine, Texas in 1914 and his arguments are typical
of this genre of antidance literature. Although Ham
and other writers recognize dance in the Bible, it was
interpreted as only danced by women, never in closed
rooms, and never at night. Also typical of this type
of manual, the author includes a list of other denunciations
from Catholic, Jewish, Episcopal church leaders. And,
in an unusual addition, Ham includes an attack against
social dance written by famed ballerina, Lydia Lupokova.
Ham, in his colorful language, notes he has published
this warning to "save many young men and women from
one of Satan's most fetching appeals to the lust of
the flesh."
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Wehman's complete dancing master and call book: containing
a full and complete description of all the modern dances,
together with the figures of the german. By J. H. Harvey.
Harvey, J. H.
CREATED/PUBLISHED New York, H. J. Wehman [c1889]
SUMMARY This is a typical example of a manual compiled
from previously published materials and assembled by
a publisher. The manual contains hints for balls and
information on the performance of quadrilles and round
dances. The popular parlor game known as the German
or cotillon is given 55 figures.
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Dancing as a Christian amusement. By the Rev. George
C. Heckmann[!] ... Heckman, George C., 1825-1902.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Philadelphia, Presbyterian board
of publication [1879]
SUMMARY This antidance treatise presents three of the
central arguments for this genre of literature. First,
dance is injurious to the health; second, dance is a
waste of time and money. The third argument recognizes
that dance is mentioned in the Bible; however, the author
claims that only women danced and solely for religious
purposes.
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The scholars' companion and ball-room vade mecum ...
With hints and instructions respecting toilet, deportment,&c.,
&c. ... By Thomas Hillgrove ... Hillgrove, Thomas.
CREATED/PUBLISHED New York, T. R. Turnbull & co., printers,
1857.
SUMMARY This manual was reissued in 1858 under the
title Hillgrove's scholars' companion and ball-room
guide ..., and formed the basis for a similar publication,
A complete practical guide to the art of dancing, published
in 1863. Typical of many nineteenth-century dance manuals,
little of the text originated from the pen of New York
dancing master Thomas Hillgrove. Instead, much is borrowed
from previously published manuals. The scholars' companion
gives information on dress, introductions, etiquette
and deportment and describes the most popular ballroom
dances of the day--quadrille, waltz, polka, schottisch,
polka redowa, polka mazurka, gorlitza, and redowa. Noticeably
missing from Hillgroves's manual is any reference to
the popular group dance known as the cotillon or German.
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A complete practical guide to the art of dancing. Containing
descriptions of all fashionable and approved dances, full
directions for calling the figures, the amount of music
required; hints on etiquette, the toilet, etc. By Thomas
Hillgrove ... Hillgrove, Thomas.
CREATED/PUBLISHED New York, Dick & Fitzgerald [c1863]
SUMMARY New York dancing master Hillgrove acknowledges
that he has "availed himself of all the books from which
he might elicit any valuable information." Indeed, very
little of the manual is original. Divided into six parts,
Hillgrove discusses the benefits of dance, dress, deportment
and etiquette in the ballroom and the supper room. The
second part focuses on bows and courtesies, positions
of the feet, and provides exercises for the feet and
legs. The third and fourth parts discuss the quadrille
and provide many figures; the fifth part is devoted
to round dances such as the waltz, polka, schottisch,
galop, and polka mazurka. The last section focuses on
more quadrille figures and other group dances such as
the "Virginia Reel," "Money Musk," and College Hornpipe.
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How to dance the revived ancient dances. By Ardern Holt.
Holt, Ardern.
CREATED/PUBLISHED London, H. Cox, 1907.
SUMMARY Holt begins his discussion with a history of
"chorography" and the work of famed eighteenth-century
dancing masters and choreographers Guillaume-Louis Pecour,
Pierre Beauchamps, and Raoul-Auger Feuillet. Several
pages of dances written in the dance notation system
devised by Feuillet are included. Holt's "reconstruction"
of the pavan includes the appropriate music from Thoinot
Arbeau's 1588 manual, Orchesographie. For decades, the
inclusion of the notation and music was deceiving to
many unsuspecting people who used Holt's manual to reconstruct
dances for the Renaissance and Baroque. Holt's interpretations
bear no resemblance to the originals; however, they
do clearly illuminate the romanticized aura that began
to surround such dances as the minuet during the nineteenth
century. Line drawings and photographs enhance Holt's
manual.
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The tango and other up-to-date dances; a practical guide
to all the latest dances, tango, one step, innovation,
hesitation, etc., described step by step, by J. S. Hopkins;
illustrated with photographs posed by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon
Castle, Joseph C. Smith ... and many other famous dancers.
Hopkins, J. S.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Chicago, Akron, O. [etc.] The Saalfield
publishing company [1914]
SUMMARY This manual is an excellent source for ragtime
era dances including the one step, tango, Brazilian
maxixe, and hesitation waltz. The book is richly illustrated
with more than twenty photos of many famous exhibition
ballroom couples such as Irene and Vernon Castle; and
Maurice and Florence Walden.
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The pocket ball-room prompter ... Howe, Elias, 1819-1867.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Boston, O. Ditson & Co., c1886.
SUMMARY This small, pocketsiz manual is attributed
to American in-ventor Elias Howe; however, a publisher
assembled it. Even though the manual itself is small
in size, it manages to pack in a thorough discussion
of etiquette of the ballroom and supper room, a discussion
on the differences betwn public balls an private parties,
and how to call quadrilles or cotillons. Descriptions
are included for numerous dances including the polka,
waltz, schottisch, quadrille, and contra dance.
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American dancing master, and ball-room prompter : containing
about five hundred dances ... By Elias Howe ... Howe,
Elias, 1819-1867.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Boston, E. Howe, 1862.
SUMMARY This is one of several manuals credited to
the well-known American inventor, Elias Howe. Like many
nineteenth-century dance manuals, it is a compilation
of other sources and assembled by a publisher. The book
begins with a brief etiqutte of the ballroom and continues
with information on th supper room and how to arrange
balls. The work also discusses many popular group dances
including the quadrille, country dance, and German or
parlor cotillon as well as round dances--polka, schottisch,
esmeralda, polka redowa, and zingerilla.
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Complete ball-room hand book, containing upwards of
three hundred dances ... By Elias Howe, assisted by several
eminent professors of dancing. Howe, Elias, 1820-1895.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [Boston, Ditson, c1858]
SUMMARY To demonstrate the authority of this manual,
the publisher claims the author to be American inventor,
Elias Howe. Similar to many other dance manuals published
throughout the nineteenth century, this book is a publisher's
compilation of other sources. The book begins with a
description of ballroom etiquette, dress, appropriate
music, and rules for prompters. The manual continues
of the era's most popular dances including quadrilles,
waltz, polka, schottisch, gorlitza, polka mazurka, country
dances, and figures for forty-two "Fancy Cotillons,"
(also known as the cotillon or German), a group dance
performed as a series of party games, usually to waltz
music.
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Dancers and dancing; a calm and rational view of the
dancing question, by Pastor J. M. Hubbert ... Hubbert,
J. M. (James Monroe)
CREATED/PUBLISHED Nashville, Tenn., Cumberland Presbyterian
publishing house [c1901]
SUMMARY At first glance, Hubbert appears to be presenting
both pro and con agruments regarding the suitability
of dancing. However, the discussion is weighted toward
the common discourse found in this genre of antidance
literature. Hubbert argues that although dance was practiced
in biblical times, it was performed by and for women.
Additionally, he concludes that dance is bad for the
health and a waste of time and money.
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The nature and tendency of balls : seriously and candidly
considered, in two sermons, preached in Medway, the first,
December 21: the second, December 28, 1818 / by Jacob
Ide. Ide, Jacob, 1785-1880.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Dedham : Printed by M. & W.H. Mann,
[1819]
SUMMARY This book consists of two sermons delivered
by Jacob Ide (1785-1880), pastor of the Second Church
in Medway during December 1818. In these sermons, the
pastor declares that balls are too expensive, "excite
very ardent feeling," and lead to an "inordinate love
of company" resulting in idleness. The second sermon
is devoted to a common theme in nineteenth-century antidance
literature, that dancing and attending balls are contrary
to Scripture. Ide's sermons were reprinted in 1859.
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The friendship : Mr. Isaac's new dance for the year
1715 / the tune by Mr. Paisible ; engraven in characters
& figures for the use of masters writ by Mr. Pemberton
... Isaac, Mr.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [London] : Printed for I. Walsh ...
and I. Hare, [1715?]
SUMMARY This ballroom duet for one couple, preserved
in feuillet notations, was choreographed by English
dancing master Mr. Isaac (c.1640-c 1720) to music composed
by James Paisible (died 1721). The eight-couplet dance
is in duple meter. The dance notation system, first
published by dancing master Raould-Auger Feuillet (1659
or 1660-1710), is based on tract drawings that trace
the pattern of the dance. Additionally, bar lines in
the dance score correspond to the bar lines in the music
score. Signs written on the right or left hand side
of the tract indicate the steps. E. Pemberton notated
the dance.
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The Godolphin : Mr. Isaac's new dance made for Her Majestys
birth day 1714 / the tune by Mr. Paisible ; engraven in
characters & figures for the use of masters writ by Mr.
Pemberton ... Isaac, Mr.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [London] : Printed for I. Walsh ...
and I. Hare, [1714?]
SUMMARY This ballroom dance for one couple, preserved
in Feuillet notation, was choreographed by English dancing
master Mr. Isaac (c.1640-c.1720) to music composed by
James Paisible (died 1721). The five couplet dance is
in duple meter and is dedicated to the Lady Harriot
Godolphin, considered to be a "particular good dancer,"
by E. Pemberton, the notator of the dance. The dance
notation system, first published by dancing master Raoul-Auger
Feuillet (1659 or 1660-1710), is based on tract drawings
that trace the patter of the dance. Additionally, bar
lines in the dance score correspond to bar lines in
the music score. Signs written on the right or left
hand side of the tract indicate the steps.
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The Northumberland : Mr. Isaac's new dance made for
Her Majestys birth day ; engraven in characters & figures
for the use of masters. Isaac, Mr.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [London : Printed for I. Walsh &
I. Hare, 1713?]
SUMMARY This ballroom dance for one couple in eight
couplets, preserved in Feuillet notation, was choreographed
by English dancing master Mr. Isaac (c. 1640-1720) to
music composed by James Paisible (died 1721). The dance
notation system, firt published by dancing master Raoul-Auger
Feuillet (1659 or 1660-1710), is based on tract drawings
that trace the pattern of the dance. Additionally, bar
lines in the dance score correspond to bar lines in
the music score. Signs written on the right or left
hand side of the tract indicate the steps.
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The Pastorall : Mr. Issac's new dance made for Her Majestys
birth day 1713 / the tune by Mr. Paisible ; engraven in
characters and figures for the use of masters writ by
Mr. Pemberton ... Isaac, Mr.
OTHER TITLES Pastoral
CREATED/PUBLISHED [London] : Printed for I. Walsh ...
and I. Hare, [1713?]
SUMMARY This ballroom dance for one couple, preserved
in Feuillet natation, was choreographed by English dancing
master Mr. Isaac (c.1640-c1720) to music composted by
James Paisible (died 1721). The fourteen couplet dance
begins in 6/4 and changes to a hornpipe on the ninth
couplet. The dance notation system, first published
by dancing master Raoul-Auger Feuillet (1659 or 1660-1710),
is based on tract drawings that trace the pattern of
the dance. Additionally, bar lines in the dance score
correspond to bar lines in the music score. Signs written
on the right or left hand side of the tract indicate
the steps. The dance was notated by dancing master E.
Pemberton who urged all dancing masters who had not
learned the "characters of dancing" (Feuillet notation)
either through "prejudice or mistaken notions" should
do so as "it is necessary as the notes of music."
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The princess : Mr. Isaac's new dance made for Her Majestys
birth day ; engraven in characters & figures for the use
of masters. Isaac, Mr.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [London : Printed for I. Walsh &
I. Hare, 1710?]
SUMMARY This ballroom dance for one couple, preserved
in Feuillet notation, was choreographed by English dancing
master Mr. Isaac (c. 1640-c.1720) to music composed
by James Paisible (died 1721). A triple meter dance
of nine couplets, the meter changes to 6/4 at the commencement
of the fifth couplet. The dance notation system, first
published by dancing master Raoul-Auger Feuillet (1659
or 1660-1710), is based on tract drawings that trace
the pattern of the dance. Additionally, bar lines in
the dance score correspond to bar lines in the music
score. Signs written on the right or left hand side
of the tract indicate the steps.
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The royall : Mr. Isaac's new dance made for Her Majesty's
birth day ... Isaac, Mr.
OTHER TITLES Royal
CREATED/PUBLISHED [London : Printed for I. Walsh &
I. Hare, 1711?]
SUMMARY This ballroom dance for one couple, preserved
in Feuillet notation, was choreographed by English dancing
master Mr. Isaac (c. 1640-c.1720) to music composed
by James Paisible (died 1721). The eleven couplet dance
begins in triple meter and changes to a hornpipe on
the fifth couplet. The dance notation system, first
published by dancing master Raoul-Auger Feuillet (1659
or 1660-1710), is based on tract drawings that trace
the pattern of the dance. Additionally, bar lines in
the dance score correspond to bar lines in the music
score. Signs written on the right or left hand side
of the tract indicate the steps.
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The royal Ann : Mr. Isaac's new dance made for Her Majestys
birth day 1712 / the tune by Mr. Paisible ... Isaac, Mr.
OTHER TITLES Royall Ann
CREATED/PUBLISHED [London] : Printed for I. Walsh ...
& I. Hare, [1712?]
SUMMARY This ballroom dance for one couple, preserved
in Feuillet notation, was choreographed by English dancing
master Mr. Isaac (c. 1640-1720) to music composed by
James Paisible (died 1721). The eight couplet dance
is in triple meter. The dance notation system, first
published by dancing master Raoul-Auger Feuillet (1659
or 1660-1710), is based on tract drawings that trace
the pattern of the dance. Additionally, bar lines in
the dance score correspond to bar lines in the music
score. Signs written on the right or left hand side
of the tract indicate the steps. English dancing master,
E. Pemberton (fl. 1711), probably notated the dance.
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The royall gailliarde : Mr. Isaac's new dance made for
Her Majesty's birth day 1710 / the tune by Mr. Paisible
; engraven in characters & figures for the use of ma[ste]rs
writt [sic] by Mr. de la Garde ... Isaac, Mr. OTHER TITLES
Royal galliard
CREATED/PUBLISHED London : Printed for J. Walsh & P.
Randall ... & J. Hare, [1710?]
SUMMARY This ballroom dance for one couple, preserved
in Feuillet notation, was choreographed by English dancing
master Mr. Isaac (c.1640-c. 1720) to music composed
by James Paisible (died 1721). The fifteen couplet dance
begins in duple meter, changes to a triple meter sarabande
at the tenth couplet, and changes once more to a canary
on the twelfth couplet. The dance notation system, first
published by dancing master Raoul-Auger Feuillet (1659
or 1660-1710), is based on tract drawings that trace
the pattern of the dance. Additionally, bar lines in
the dance score correspond to bar lines in the music
score. Signs written on the right or left hand side
of the tract indicate the steps.
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The royal Portuguez : Mr. Isaac's new dance made for
Her Majesty's birth day 1709 / the tune by Mr. Paisible
; engraven in characters & figurs [sic] for the use of
masters writ by Mr. de la Garde ... and revis'd by the
author. Isaac, Mr.
OTHER TITLES Royal Portuguese
CREATED/PUBLISHED London : Printed for I. Walsh & P.
Randall ... & I. Hare, [1709?]
SUMMARY This ballroom dance for one couple, preserved
in Feuillet notation, was choreographed by English dancing
master Mr. Isaac (c. 1640-c.1720) to music composed
by James Paisible (died 1721). The fifteen couplet dance
begins in 6/4 but changes to "brisk minuet time" on
the eleventh couplet. The dance notation system, first
published by dancing master Raoul-Auger Feuillet (1659
or 1660-1710), is based on tract drawings that trace
the pattern of the dance. Additionally, bar lines in
the dance score correspond to bar lines in the music
score. Signs written on the right or left hand side
of the tract indicate the steps.
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The rigadoon royal : Mr. Isaac's new dance made for
Her Majestys birth day 1711 / engraven in characters &
figures for the use of masters writ by Mr. de la Garde,
dancing master ... Isaac, Mr.
CREATED/PUBLISHED [London] : Printed for I. Walsh ...
& I. Hare, [1711?]
SUMMARY This ballroom dance for one couple, preserved
in Feuillet notation, was choreographed by English dancing
master Mr. Isaac (c.1640-1720) to music composed by
James Paisible (died 1721). The eight couplet dance
is in duple meter. The dance notation system, first
published by dancing master Raoul-Auger Feuillet (1659
or 1660-1710), is based on tact drawings that trace
the pattern of the dance. Additionally, bar lines in
the dance score correspond to bar lines in the music
score. Signs written on the right or left hand side
of the tract indicate the steps.
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An appeal to all Christians, especially the members
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, against the practice
of social dancing. By Rev. John G. Jones ... Jones, John
G. 1804-1888. (John Griffing),
CREATED/PUBLISHED Saint Louis, P. M. Pinckard, 1867.
SUMMARY This tract against the practice of social dancing
is based on a series of articles written by Jones in
1852. Jones notes alarm because dance is gaining favor
with the public. Two of his arguments are common in
this genre of literature. First, he claims that dance
is an unhealthy exercise. Second, he claims that dance
in the Bible is exempted from criticism because it was
interpreted as being performed only by women. Jones
argues that dance is the natural result of "fervent
piety, and of a heart overflowing with gratitude."
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A cotilion [!] [By] W. H. Kingsbury. Kingsbury, W. H.
CREATED/PUBLISHED London, S. W. Fores, 1788.
SUMMARY This is a charming example of late-eighteenth-century
caricature. Although the specific personalities and
dances cannot be pinpointed, this collection of ten
couples, dressed in ball dress and displaying exaggerated
dance poses, is an excellent sample of an art form that
flourished in England during the late eighteenth and
early nineteenth centuries.
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Social dancing of to-day, demonstrated by Mr. John Murray
Anderson; with text, twenty-nine diagrams and fifty-two
illustrations from photographs by Troy and Margaret West
Kinney. Kinney, Troy, 1871-1938.
CREATED/PUBLISHED New York, Frederick A. Stokes company,
1914.
SUMMARY This is one of the most valuable dance manuals
for the study of social dance practices during the ragtime
era. The manual is enhanced by twenty six photographs
of several important exhibition dance teams (for example,
Irene and Vernon Castle; Maurice and Florence Walden).
More than thirty steps are described including the one
step, tango, Brazilian maxixe, and the hesitation waltz.
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Prof. M. J. Koncen's quadrille call book and ball room
guide ... Koncen, M. J. (Mathias J.)
CREATED/PUBLISHED St. Louis, Press of S. F. Brearley
& co. [c1883]
SUMMARY This manual is a compilation of previously
published materials and includes standard advice on
etiquette and dress. Dances include the grand march,
quadrilles, and numerous round dances such as the waltz,
glide waltz,Boston dip, society waltz, knickerbocker
waltz, and the Newport. The popular series of party
games called the German (also known as the cotillon)
is given sixty-eight figures and other group dances
include the "Virginia Reel."
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The American prompter and guide to etiquette, comp.
by E. H. Kopp. Containing ... full directions for calling
and dancing ... Kopp, E. H.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Cincinnati, New York [etc.] The J.
Church company [c1896]
SUMMARY This manual is acknowledged to be a compilation
of previously published materials and, in fact, Kopp's
etiquette section can be found in many contemporary
works. Callers instructions are given for quadrilles,
waltz quadrilles, polka quadrilles, and contra dances.
Kopp includes rules and advice for calling dances such
as "Never call at the wrong place to please dancers
who do not dance correctly."
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Le répertoire des bals, ou Theorie-pratique des contredanses,
décrites d'une maniere aisée avec des figures démonstratives
pour les pouvoir danser facilement, auxquelles on a ajouté
les airs notés. Par le sr. de La Cuisse ... La Cuisse,
Sr. de, 18th cent.
OTHER TITLES Theorie-pratique des contredanses
CREATED/PUBLISHED Paris, Cailleau [etc.] 1762-<65 >
SUMMARY This is a bound collection of contredanses,
figured group dances for four or more couples that were
popular during the last half of the eighteenth century.
Each dance is described on four pages: a title page
that gives the name of the dance and its choreographer,
a page of text describing the figure, a page showing
the floor pattern of the dance, and a final page for
the music.
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Receuil danglaise : arrangees avec leurs traits telle
quel se danse ché la Reine / mis au jour par M[onsieu]r
Landrin, m[ai]tre de danse ét compositeur des Traits des
contre-danse. Landrin, fl. ca. 1760-1785.
OTHER TITLES Recueil d'anglaises
CREATED/PUBLISHED A Paris : Landrin, m[archan]d de
musique ét de dans[e] ... ét chez Mlle Castagnery ...,
[between ca. 1760 and 1785]
SUMMARY This is a collection of nine English country
dances with directions for the figures and appropriate
music for a treble insturment. The English country dance
was imported into France during the early eighteenth-century
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Potpourri françois des contre-danse ancienne tel quil
se danse chez la Reine ... Landrin, fl. ca. 1760-1785.
OTHER TITLES Potpourri françois de contre danse ancienne
tel qu'il se danse chez la Reine
CREATED/PUBLISHED A Paris : Chez Landrin, m[archan]d
de musique ét de dans[e] ..., Lahante, m[aî]tre de danse
..., M[ademoise]lle Castagnery ..., et aux adresse ordinaires,
[ca. 1760]
SUMMARY This is a collection of twelve contredanses,
figure-dances performed by four couples and popular
during the last half of the eighteenth century. Unlike
other published accounts that describe a single figure
for each dance, all the dances in this collection contain
a series of figures, demonstrating a closer relationship
with nineteenth-century quadrilles. Although this collection
contains no floor patterns, the figures for each dance
are desbribed in text and appropriate music is provided.
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Unique dancing call book ... Link, Charles.
CREATED/PUBLISHED Rochester, N.Y., C. Link, c1893.
SUMMARY This unique document contains the prompter's
calls for twenty-eight dances. The calls themselves
are printed in large type, making them easier to read.
No dance instructions are provided.
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