Timeline of Ballroom Dance History:
Do you want to know more about the history of ballroom dances? I have written a few articles outlining timelines for the history of ballroom dance. The articles start with the origins of ballroom dance beginning in antiquity and progressing to the 20th century. Tracing where your favorite dance move originated is enlightening. Keep reading below for articles on Ballroom dance history.
Enjoy reading articles on Ballroom dance history, dances of the Middle ages, Baroque, Victorian era, tea dances, Steampunk dances, and the history of dance at Elitch Gardens Colorado. Inspiration for each article came from a lecture or event I was invited to. These are the research for day of dance lectures, Littleton public school lectures, and outings with various Victorian groups. Enjoy exploring partnership dance history.
Ancient Ballroom Dance History
- Dances of Middle Earth
I was asked by Westercon to put together what dances Hobbits, Dwarves and Elves would have done in Lord of the Rings.
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Timeline of Ballroom Dance History:
- History of Ballroom Dances part 1 Antiquity to Baroque Periods Read More
Ballroom Dance Day one day dance camp inspired this article. I used material I had researched for the historically accurate princess dances (here).
- History of Ballroom Dance part 2 Regency Era through the Victorian Era. Read More
This is part 2 of the lecture from the Day of Dance in Denver Colorado.
Victorian Dance History
- Short History of Viennese Waltz By Dancing Princesses –Read More
- Victorian Christmas Dances of Fezziwig’s Ball Read More
- Timeline for Dances of the Victorian Era –Read More
Victorian dances have been popular in Denver recently. After being contracted to teach Victorian dances for the Off the clock Vintage Victorian event at the Denver Botanical Gardens I was inspired to write this article .
- History of Tea Dance– Read More
This article was inspired after joining the Colorado Victorian Society for and afternoon tea at Miramont Castle in Colorado Springs.
Victorian Tea Dancers
- Timeline for the History of Tango –Read More
Littleton High school invited me to give a talk on the history of Tango inspiring this article.
- Timeline for the History of Tango –Read More
History of Dance at Elitch Gardens Colorado
- Trocadero Ballroom Dance History 1890-1940 –Read More
I wrote this for the Historic Elitch Gardens Theater, and presented on Saturday September 29th.
- Dancing at the Trocadero Ballroom History 1940-1975 – Read More
Part two of what I wrote this for the Historic Elitch Gardens Theater.
20th century Ballroom Dances
- Tango Bugs and Lizards Read more
Derogatory terms for tango dancers at the beginning of the 20th century.
- The Color Of Tango-Read More
- 4 Steampunk Dances –Read More
- History of Quickstep Show Read More
- History of Samba Show Read More
- History of Viennese Waltz Show Read More
- Dancing in the 1930’s – Read More
The 1930’s were an interesting era. I could not resist a little historical research to go with this fun article inspired by my dirty 30’s theme party.
- 5 Popular 1940’s Dances– Read Here
- 50’s Dance Hot Rod Rock & Rumble– Read here
- Dances of Americana
For the 4th of July at Westercon I was asked what all American dances would capture the American spirit.
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- Finish of Foxtrot? –
Is the Foxtrot dead? Even though the British Pathe thinks so, I contest their opinion in my blog. Read Here
Craig Holly pumpkin ballroom dance dip
- Individual Instruction– New Student Special!
