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An Invitation to Dance: A History of Social Dance in America
URL: http://www.americanantiquarian.org/Exhibitions/Dance/index.htm

Description:
"The illustrations and objects depicted in this exhibition provide a brief glimpse into the history of social dance. ... Featured is not only its origin, fashion and forms, but also the unspoken language of dance." Features prints and sheet music on topics such as 17th century social dancing as influenced by Africa and the British Isles, tips for asking someone to dance, etiquette, opposition, and more. From the American Antiquarian Society.

LII Topics: Ballroom Dancing, Dance

Publisher:
American Antiquarian Society

Extra Keywords
minuet country dance cotillion hornpipe jig reel slave

LII Database Information:
Record 26613 created by Maria Brandt on 07/29/2008
Last modification on 01/22/2009
Published: 02/12/2009  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26613

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