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Page 2 of 8 of Sketch 6, Peacock's Art of Dancing

Francis Peacock

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Page 2 of 8 of Sketch 6, Peacock's Art of Dancing
ID JSS0416
Title Page 2 of 8 of Sketch 6, Peacock's Art of Dancing
Document Reference Lib R 7933 Pea 1
Format 200 x 154 mm
Medium Printed page
Item Type Book
Subject Scottish Dance, Discussion on dance positions
Item Description Page 2 of 8 from Sketch 6 of Peacock's Art of Dancing. Here, referring to Sir John Gallini's publication on the Art of Dancing, Peacock notes where a dancer should stand in front of an audience, and begins to describe basic movements used in dance.
Creator Francis Peacock
Editor Francis Peacock
Time Period 1770s - 1800s
Associated Dates: Publication 1805
Relationships JSS0415, JSS0417, JSS0418, JSS0419, JSS0420, JSS0421, JSS0422
Location University of Aberdeen
Collection Name Sketches relative to the History and Theory, but more especially to the Practice of Dancing; as a necessary accomplishment to the youth of both sexes; together with remarks on the defects and bad habits they are liable to in early life; and the best means of correcting of preventing them. Intended as hints to the youn teachers of the Art of Dancing.
Copyright http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright

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