 New worlds, new steps - social dancing 1780 - 1900.
Author: Dolmetsch Historical Dance Society Published: 2004 Part 1 covers dances from Europe, including France, the Isle of Man, the Czech Republic, England, the USA and Spain (the latter being the version of the Cachucha danced by Fanny Elssler - the Zorn notation of this dance is included). Part 2 is of dances from America between 1790 to 1876, including Country Dances, Cotillions, and Polka Quadrilles. As usual with this series, a basic understanding of historical dance steps and techniques is assumed. Two accompanying CDs are available for separate purchase. |
