Dances of the 16th, 17th & 18th Centuries
The following dances were popular during the 16th,17th and 18th centuries:
Some dances, of course, spanned several centuries:
Renaissance - 16th century (1550-1650): Pavane, Gaillard, Volta, Courant, Allemande, Italian suites
Baroque period - 17th century (1600-1750): Allemande, Sarabande, Gavotte, Minuet - court ballets, suites,
18th century - Country dances (England), Contredance (France), Polonaise (Polish court), Gallop, Quadrille
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