Re: Classical Dances

Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 10:22:17 +0000 (UTC)
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"Gary Morrison" <email-address-deleted> wrote in message
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> As I'm sure we're all aware, there's a number of (Western) dances popular
> in the Baroque, Classical and early Romantic periods that (as far as I
know
> anyway) are rarely danced any more, so they've effectively become just
> musical styles. These dances include minuets, sarabandes, courantes, and
> others. Perhaps the gigue could be included in that group of dances as
> well.
>
> Out of curiosity of Music History, and also wanting to understand them a
> little better for composition purposes, I'd be curious what the steps and
> movements in general for these dances were. Do any of you know of any
> books that describe any of these dances?
I know a "Classical Dancer" (and teacher) in the States, she knows and
dances all the baroque and classical dances. I will try and put her in touch
with you if you like? Might take a few days as she is on vacation right now.
Let me know.
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