Page 4 of 8 of Sketch 5, Peacock's The Art of Dancing
| ID | JSS0418 |
| Title | Page 4 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 | Book |
| Subject | Scottish Dance, Discussion on positions of dancers |
| Item Description | Page 4 of 8 from Sketch 6 of Peacock's publication, The Art of Dancing. Here, Peacock points out the importance of the dancer recognizing and understanding the music to be danced to. Dancers must position themselves correctly. Peacock also discussed positions of the feet. |
| Creator | Francis Peacock |
| Editor | Francis Peacock |
| Time Period | 1770s - 1800s |
| Associated Dates: Publication | 1805 |
| Relationships | JSS0415, JSS0416, JSS0417, 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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