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Page 7 of 8 of Sketch 5, Peacock's The Art of Dancing

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Page 7 of 8 of Sketch 5, Peacock's The Art of Dancing
ID JSS0413
Title Page 7 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 of steps
Item Description Page 7 of 8 from Sketch 5 of Peacock's publication, The Art of Dancing. Peacock describes 'Fosgladh' (open step)and 'Cuartag' (turning step). He also discusses how to combine the steps to vary a dance.
Creator Francis Peacock
Editor Francis Peacock
Time Period 1770s - 1800s
Associated Dates: Publication 1805
Relationships JSS0407, JSS0408, JSS0409, JSS0410, JSS0411, JSS0412, 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.
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