Orchesography; or, The art of dancing by characters and demonstrative figures Wherein the whole art is explain'd; with compleat tables of all steps us'd in dancing, and rules for the motions of the arms, &c. Whereby any person (who understands dancing) may of himself learn all manner of dances
Summary
Being an exact and just translation from the French of Monsieur Feuillet. By John Weaver, dancing master. (statement of responsibility)
Engraved throughout.
The Rigadoon, the Louver, and the Brittagne, by Mr. Isaac (p. 101-120) consist of diagrams; at head of each diagram, the tune for the dance figure is represented.
Bound in mottled calf, panelled, with gold tooling.
Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Tags
dance
dance music
dance instruction and technical manuals
notation for dance
music for dance
handbooks manuals etc
early works to 1800
french
england
an american ballroom companion dance instruction manuals ca 1490 1920
music division
the library of congress celebrates the songs of america
raoul auger feuillet
isaac
john weaver
art
demonstrative figures
compleat tables
steps us d
ultra high resolution
high resolution
performing arts
musical notation
music
diagram
Date
01/01/1715
Location
england
Source
Library of Congress
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain