The complete system of English country dancing : containing all the figures ever used in English country dancing, with a variety of new figures and new reels, composed expressly by the author, and elucidated by means of diagrams : also scientific instructions for the composing of country dances, an etiquette of the ball room, a description of the various times, measures and styles of country dance music : together with a dissertation, comparing the ancient and original with the present state and style of English country dancing, professors of dancing, dancing masters, and dancing rooms /
Originally published in 1808 and expanded in 1811 under the title An analysis of country dancing, this edition borrows extensively from earlier editions. As with earlier editions, the figures for English country dances are explained through text, tables, and diagrams. Performed as a series of figure...
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