Tag: dance history
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Mr Beveridge’s Maggot and the Regency Ball Boom: A Glimpse into 19th-Century Soirées
Introduction: A Glimpse into Regency Ball Culture When a couple steps into a Regency ball, they enter a world where etiquette, music, and movement choreograph social life. The period, roughly spanning the early 1800s, saw a surge in organized dances, grand lobbies, and meticulously arranged ensembles. In this era, Mr Beveridge’s Maggot—one of the many…
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Take Your Partner for Mr Beveridge’s Maggot: The Boom in Regency Balls
Introduction: A Dance, A Era The image of Regency England is inseparable from the swirl of satin, the clack of heeled shoes, and the intricate steps of a country-dance. In the early 19th century, balls were not mere entertainment; they were the social engine of the age. They dictated fashion, determined social hierarchies, and offered…