Posted by La Dem on July 07, 1997 at 15:48:57:

I've read books and seen quite a few movies that take place in the Regency period.

I am curious as to when the Waltz actually became popular. I've read/seen the Waltz being danced in some of these Regency period movies/books.

I always thought that the Waltz was from the Victorian Era (or at least after 1820), and that Regency dancing took the form of Quadrilles, etc. in which there isn't as much physical contact as in the Waltz.

Can anyone clarify this information or misinformation for me?

Thank you...

Follow Ups:

• Re: Waltzes Jane E. 13:40:37 7/08/97 (3)
  • Re: Waltzes as a reflection of society Caroline 14:53:53 7/08/97 (2)
    • Re: Waltzes as a reflection of society Cassia 18:27:13 7/08/97 (1)
      • Re: Dance styles Jane E. 16:50:13 7/10/97 (0)
• Waltz (was: Regency Dancing...) The Mysterious H.C. 23:09:11 7/07/97 (3)
  • Re: Waltz (was: Regency Dancing...) La Dem 12:57:46 7/08/97 (2)
    • Re: The scoop on walting... Elaine A. 22:35:19 7/08/97 (1)
      • Re: The scoop on walting... Ann 00:18:33 7/09/97 (0)

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