18th Century Dancing: the Minuet!
In the 18th century, a ball or assembly would typically begin with a formal minuet. In 1773-1774 in Virginia, diarist Philip Fithian said their balls went in this order: “first minuets one round; second Giggs [sic]; third Reels; and last of all country-Dances.” The first dance, the minuet, originated in the French court. It’s a … Read more