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Dance History Mists of Time-1830

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  • Jan 1, 1400

    Origins of Ballet

    Origins of Ballet
    In the Renessiance era people were very interested in supporting the arts. French ballet emerged as a form of entertainment and artistry.

  • King Louis XIV Opens Dance School

    King Louis XIV Opens Dance School
    King Louis created The Royal Academy of Dancing, which trained ballet dancers to perform for him.

  • First Writtem Account of the Minuet

    First Writtem Account of the Minuet
    The Minuet is a popular type of social dance performing in many settings. The Minuet was performed in both Europe and the colonies.

  • Dance Notation System

    Dance Notation System
    In 1700, dancing master Raoul-Auger Feuillet created a system for writing dance steps and notating dance.

  • 1780-1800 John Durang created his renowned Hornpipe dance in Philadelphia from steps he learned from Canadian and British immigrants.

    1780-1800 John Durang created his renowned Hornpipe dance in Philadelphia from steps he learned from Canadian and British immigrants.
    John Durang, the first great American dancer and popular performer, created his renowned Hornpipe dance in Philadelphia from steps he learned from Canadian and British immigrants. Hornpipe dances were done mostly by sailors.

  • Manuels Gain Popularity

    Manuels Gain Popularity
    By the end of the eighteenth century, dance instructions and etiquette manuels had gained popularity in Europe and in the American colonies.

  • 1805-1820 Waltz Gains popularity

    1805-1820 Waltz Gains popularity
    The Waltz was a new form of the minuet. It had similar foot patterns to the Minuet, but turned as a couple and maintained close contact with partners.