Summary
Unlike the dances of today that appear as free-form inspirations, dances of the late 18th and early 19th century had agreed-upon structure.
They were best enjoyed when everyone knew and adhered to the rituals, steps and patterns. They had recognized beginnings and endings and served to entertain not just the participants but those who were watching as well.See the full content of this document
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Review: 'A Marriage Minuet' Examines Marriage, Morals
That sounds like a stuffy premise for a contemporary comedy .
David Wiltse's "A Marriage Minuet" does use conventions of dance and theater of the late 18th and early 19...See the full content of this document
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