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Page 1 of 8 of Sketch 6, Peacock's Art of Dancing

ID

JSS0415

Title

Page 1 of 8 of Sketch 6, Peacock's Art of Dancing

Document Reference

Lib R 7933 Pea 1

Item Type

Printed Collection

Item Description

In Sketch 6, Peacock provides a general description of basic movements and positions used in dance. His observations are based on Sir John Gallini's publication, The Art of Dancing. Page 1 introduces Peacock's description.

Creator

Francis Peacock

Editor

Francis Peacock

Time Period

1770s - 1800s

Associated Dates: Publication

1805

Relationships

JSS0416, 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

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