Page 3 of 8 of Sketch 5, Peacock's The Art of Dancing
| ID | JSS0409 |
| Title | Page 3 of 8 of Sketch 5, Peacock's The Art of Dancing |
| Document Reference | Lib R 7933 Pea 1 |
| Format | 200 x 154 mm |
| Medium | Printed page |
| Item Type | Printed Collection |
| Subject | Scottish Dance, Discussion on Hihgland dancing steps |
| Item Description | Page 3 of 8 from Sketch 5 of Peacock's publication, The Art of Dancing. Peacock tried to find out the Gaelic names for the various steps he saw the dancers from the Highlands perform. Over the next few pages he describes and discusses these. He also describes the rhythm and construction of reels and strathspeys. |
| Creator | Francis Peacock |
| Editor | Francis Peacock |
| Time Period | 1770s - 1800s |
| Associated Dates: Publication | 1805 |
| Relationships | JSS0407, JSS0408, JSS0410, JSS0411, JSS0412, JSS0413, JSS0414 |
| 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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