The Romantic age 19th century American ballroom dance and manners
Title
The Romantic age [electronic resource] : 19th century American ballroom dance and manners / [produced by] Debra Weiss and Dancers ; written and directed by Debra Weiss ; video editor, Dennis Meiners ; staging by Charles Perrier and Debra Weiss.
Lecture-demonstration on four ballroom dances popular in 19th-century America: the waltz, polka, mazurka, and schottische. Contemporary prints portray the ballrooms and dancers of the time. The discussion includes ballroom etiquette and a demonstration of "fan language," by means of which a lady could nonverbally convey messages to a would-be suitor.
Streaming file is 31 minutes long, repeats the content.
Credits (note)
Costumes, Candace Chase.
Performer (note)
Narrator: Charles Perrier.
Danced by Charles Perrier and Debra Weiss.
Event (note)
Videotaped at Dia Art Foundation, New York.
System details (note)
Streaming video.
Title
The Romantic age [electronic resource] : 19th century American ballroom dance and manners / [produced by] Debra Weiss and Dancers ; written and directed by Debra Weiss ; video editor, Dennis Meiners ; staging by Charles Perrier and Debra Weiss.