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The History of English Country Dance - By a Partial, Prejudiced, and Ignorant Historian #Janecon2023
0:00 Intro
3:23 Prologue: Both Kinds - Country AND Folk Dance?!?
5:00 Part 1 - Playford Puts It into Print
17:42 Part 2 - English Country Dance Grows up
21:22 Part 3 - The French!
27:31 Part 4 - George Washington and Ignatius Sancho
31:08 Part 5 - Jane Austen and the Twilight of English Country Dance
25:25 Part 6 Death... Sorta.
In Cassiane's triumphant-ish return to UA-cam, Cass attempts to uncover the history of Austen's favorite pastime: English Country Dance (ECD).
Starting with the earliest recorded mentions of English Country Dance, Cass traces the rise of the dance form in the 1600s to its status as an international phenomenon through the 1700s and early 1800s until it lost its popularity to the waltz and the quadrille around 1820.
How do Queen Elizabeth I, George Washington, Louis XIV, and Oliver Cromwell all fit into this? Can Cass walk the fine line between being informative and entertaining?
Other Tea With Cassiane Videos of Interest
A Regency Dancer Reads Jane Austen Parr 1
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A Regency Dancer Reads Jane Austen Part 2
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Works Cited:
Christian, Graham The Playford Assembly, Easthampton, MA: The Country Dance and Song Society, 2015
Cooper, Paul "Cotillion Dancing in England: 1760s-1810s" Regencydances.org www.regencydances.org/paper011.php
Daye, Anne "The Cotillon: its origins, development, and demise" 2022. Historical Dance, vol 4, no. 4 historicaldance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/journal/volume4/HistDance-2022-V4N4-pp25-38-Daye.pdf
J. Draper "Answering White People's Qeustions about Slavery: The London History Show" ua-cam.com/video/GrYRPLy6g2g/v-deo.html
Sharp, Cecil The Country Dance Book. vol. 1. London: 1909,
Primary sourcess accessed through the Library of Congress, the Library of Dance, the British Library, the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, and the British Museum
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Відео

Quick update: I'm still here, but taking a short break to deal with chronic illness!
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Quick update: I'm still here, but taking a short break to deal with chronic illness!
Dancing in Bridgerton Part 2: Where Would They Have Danced?
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Bridgerton is Back! And Cassiane is here to talk about common dance venues for the aristocracy in Regency London. What was Almacks? And did People really dance at pleasure gardens? What about Royal Balls? Bonus tangents about courtesy titles in the British Peerage and about an interesting piece of LGBTQ history that Cassiane found while researching this video. 0:00 Intro 1:18 Royal Balls Vs. Co...
A Regency Dancer Reads Jane Austen Part 2 (Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, and The Watsons)
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Part 2 of 2. Cassiane continues to point out interesting historical details about dancing that Austen includes in her novels. The novels covered in this video are "Mansfield Park," "Sense and Sensibility," and "The Watsons" (a novel fragment). 0:00 Intro 1:37 Mansfield Park 13:00 Sense and Sensibility 17:50 The Watsons 26:52 Primary source digression/analysis 28:43 Back to The Watsons 36:11 Outro
A Reading and Analysis of the Dancing from the Fezziwig Ball scene in "A Christmas Carol"
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As a holiday special, Cassiane reads and gives their analysis of the Fezziwig Ball scene from Charles' Dickens "A Christmas Carol." An interesting look at how the early Victorians remembered Regency Dancing. Now with bonus cat interruptions! 0:00 Intro and what's up with my life 1:46 Why "A Christmas Carol"? 2:22 The reading 6:11 analysis of the first dance 9:29 Continuing the Reading 10:47 Ana...
Dancing in Bridgerton Part 1: What Kinds of Dances Were Popular in Regency London?
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0:00 Intro 0:24 Purpose of This Series 2:16 Country Dances 7:20 The Waltz 8:45 Quadrilles 10:02 Scoth Reels 10:56 Finishing Dances 11:27 The Minuet - but probably not 12:37 Outro The ballroom dances in Bridgerton look so romantic! But what kinds of dances were the Aristocracy actually doing in the 1810s? Regency dance enthusiast Cassiane Mobley sets out to answer that question! Further reading:...
7 Character Traits that Autistic People relate to in Mr. Darcy - Sensory-Friendly Version
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Sensory-friendly version of previously uploaded video. Episode 1 of Neurodivergence in Literature: Mr. Darcy 0:00 Intro and Purpose of the series 1:51 Why Mr. Darcy? 3:20 Point 1: Darcy Hates Small-Talk 5:16 Point 2: Darcy strictly follows rules for social interactions and gets upset when others break them 6:28 Point 3: Darcy can be an intellectual snob 7:31 Point 4: Darcy can be oblivious and ...
The Dickens Fair Has a Racism Problem
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0:00 Intro 0:30 What is The Dickens Fair? 1:29 Background to the Protest 3:37 LoAD's Statement 8:27 Colorblind vs. Color-conscious Casting 9:45 Red Barn Production's mistreatment of the Neurodivergent, survivors of sexual violence, and the Trans/Nonbinary community 13:14 Why LoAD has No Confidence in Red Barn 14:10 Call to Action 17:48 Red Barn's Follow-up Statement 19:15 Ways You Can Help 18:4...
A Regency Dancer Analyzes Jane Austen's Ballroom Scenes - #VirtualJaneCon2021
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0:00 Intro 1:00 Scholarship in Dance Research 4:23 Pride and Prejudice 8:35 Intro to Regency English Country Dance 29:00 Emma 40:10 Northanger Abbey 54:29 Thanks and Subscribe! Part of #VirtualJaneCon #virtualJancCon2021 Jane Austen is an important primary source for historical research on dancing in the Regency era. Regency dance enthusiast Cassiane Mobley reads and analyzes the dancing in eac...
Why ADHD People Relate to Emma Woodhouse - Neurodivergence and Lit
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Neurodivergence and Lit Episode 3: Why ADHD People Relate to Emma Woodhouse 0:00 Intro 2:12: Emma's Brain Works Faster 4:08 Emma Can Act Impulsively 4:57 Emma Doesn't like Sustained Effort 8:48 Emma Engages in Novelty-Seeking 12:50 Conclusion and Thanks Cassiane tells about her personal experience of relating to Jane Austen's eponymous heroine Emma for traits that she later found out were assoc...
I Survived Severe Burns (And This Is What I Learned): A Dark Comedy - Tea with Cassiane
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Cassie describes a recent experience being hospitalized and then in a long recovery for severe burns telling funny anecdotes and imparting valuable information about treating burns (hey, we all gotta cook!). Be edutained with this self-deprecating and snarky journey! Information and Resources for Burns: www.healthline.com/health/burns#outlook medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/burn-evaluation/ www.usfa....
How Historically Accurate is the dancing in Northanger Abbey (2007)? - Jane Austen En Pointe
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Cassiane reviews the dancing in the 2007 Northanger Abbey. Less Goth but a much better understanding of muslin! Further links: Sideways, "Why Pipe Organs Sound Scary" ua-cam.com/video/WT934eTbmuY/v-deo.html
How Historically Accurate Is the Dancing in Northanger Abbey (1987)? - Jane Austen En Pointe
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Cassiane reviews the 1987 version of Northanger Abbey. Cheesy '80s Goth! What's a Cotillion? And how good is YOUR understanding of muslin? Cassiane will be in a virtual live reading of a stage play version of Pride and Prejudice on Sat. Aug. 15 at 2pm PDT (GMT -8). Link to the event: events/622648771711722/?active_tab=about Further Reading: Regencydances.org - Programme for a Cotil...
How Historically Accurate Is the Dancing in Pride and Prejudice (1980)?
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New feature: Series Recap! See how the various adaptations reviewed thus far stack up against each other! Part 3 of our analysis of dancing in various Pride and Prejudice adaptations. Part 1 and 2 can be found hereua-cam.com/video/r4X-q1Op9SY/v-deo.html and here ua-cam.com/video/r4X-q1Op9SY/v-deo.html Cassiane examines the dancing from the 1980 BBC miniseries of Pride and Prejudice, and is horr...
How Historically Accurate Is the Dancing in Pride & Prejudice 2005?
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The answer may surprise you! TLDW: It varies from dance to dance. Some are among the most HA I've seen on film, and some are really bad. Most fall somewhere in between. Fun rabbit hole about "How rich is Mr. Darcy?" explained in plain English. Here's the link to the book I talked about in the video "Dances from Jane Austen's Assembly Rooms" by famed Regency Dance historian Allison Thompson alli...
Why Neurodivergent People Relate to Jo March
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Why Neurodivergent People Relate to Jo March
How Historically Accurate Is the Dancing in the 1995 Pride and Prejudice? - Jane Austen En Pointe
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How Historically Accurate Is the Dancing in the 1995 Pride and Prejudice? - Jane Austen En Pointe
***CHECK DESCRIPTION FOR SENSORY-FRIENDLY VERSION*** Why Autistic people relate to Mr. Darcy
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CHECK DESCRIPTION FOR SENSORY-FRIENDLY VERSION Why Autistic people relate to Mr. Darcy
How Historically Accurate Is the Dancing in Emma? (2009 & 2020)
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How Historically Accurate Is the Dancing in Emma? (2009 & 2020)
How Historically Accurate Is the Dancing in Emma? (1972 & 1996)
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How Historically Accurate Is the Dancing in Emma? (1972 & 1996)
Outtakes - JaneCon Video
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Outtakes - JaneCon Video
Chris & Cassie's Merry Widow Waltz
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Chris & Cassie's Merry Widow Waltz
5 Things That Jane Austen Films Always Get Wrong About the Dancing
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5 Things That Jane Austen Films Always Get Wrong About the Dancing
Chris & Cassie's Sommermichl Zwiefacher
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Chris & Cassie's Sommermichl Zwiefacher
Chris & Cassie's Kitchen Congress (Congress of Vienna Waltz)
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Chris & Cassie's Kitchen Congress (Congress of Vienna Waltz)

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  • @gotes25
    @gotes25 29 днів тому

    So interesting! Just now breaking into Bridgerton series!❤

  • @ambmae8
    @ambmae8 2 місяці тому

    I’m so glad I found you! Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks for sharing your talents ❤️

  • @ianandmaureen9518
    @ianandmaureen9518 3 місяці тому

    A neurodivergant Autistic cat lover from the UK here. All dancing here is called Folk Dancing, and includes Court and (Country, done by the peasants) dances. Balls and dances include a mixture of Longways, Circles, and Squares. I only heard the term ECD when American visitors came over and used it. We use the term Duple and Triple Minor not metre. When arming we don't hook the elbows, the man supports the lady's forearm on his, (No lady or gent wants to crush their lace engageantes.) We use the terms Chorus and Verse as well as Changes and Figures. Gathering Peascods is pronounced as Pees cods not peskods, Bransles are pronounced Brawls. First time I have seen this and will enjoy seeing your other videos.

  • @saraghhh
    @saraghhh 3 місяці тому

    I was OBSESSED with Little Women growing up. I would read the book and watch the film every Christmas and often compared my own sisters to the March sisters (we grew up in a very similar, homeschooled, situation with a head strong mother who wanted us all to grow up to explore own own passions and be unabashedly us). Growing up, I was a bit Jo and a bit Amy, and I sort of understand why that might be now. I was always a “tom boy” who honestly did not get girls my age and never ever felt like I fit in with them. Playing with them was awkward and weird and I always felt like some type of alien trying to conform to whatever social situation they seemed to just get naturally. I much preferred playing with boys because they all did fun game based activities. But when I hit puberty I basically delved deep into my art and started becoming hyper aware of the need to “be like other people” and tried my best to change who I was, much like Amy. I see Amy and Jo as two sides of the same coin, which is why I love their dynamic in the book(s). Jo was unabashedly herself (unmasked) and Amy was extremely good at playing the social game that was expected of her (masked). They both have their special interests/passions (writing vs art). Funnily enough, both characters are similar to me and a sibling of mine (they’re the prolific writer and I’m the artist). My sibling was recently diagnosed AuDHD and I’m currently in the process of seeking my own diagnosis.

  • @themeiafy
    @themeiafy 5 місяців тому

    You look like you could play Jane Austen in a movie 😯

  • @elizabethgodwin7679
    @elizabethgodwin7679 7 місяців тому

    I know Jane Austen didn't have a concept of autism, but the makers of the 2005 movie definitely did. I really feel like they gave him even more autistic traits on purpose and I'm not complaining

  • @NovelNobody
    @NovelNobody 7 місяців тому

    I loved your videos so much and binged them all about a year or so ago- I came back to see if you’d posted anything new and I’m shocked I missed this! So excited to watch it and I hope to see more content from you!

  • @alexia3552
    @alexia3552 7 місяців тому

    This is a topic I didn't realize I was so interested in. Also, love your dress!

  • @carola-lifeinparis
    @carola-lifeinparis 7 місяців тому

    Hope you will get better soon :)

  • @debbiericker8223
    @debbiericker8223 8 місяців тому

    Yikes! The music made this video intolerable.

  • @animallover6645
    @animallover6645 8 місяців тому

    Sir Phillip crane is just a baron

  • @1956paterson
    @1956paterson 8 місяців тому

    Why do you think that no music from the past even 100 years ago would never have been used? So you answered your question why standing still waiting to dance to have their conversation would not have been as effective a scene as Lizzie and Mr. Darcy conversing while dancing.

  • @MalaksMessage
    @MalaksMessage 9 місяців тому

    I’m

  • @jamescorbett5729
    @jamescorbett5729 10 місяців тому

    Interesting pronunciation of “waistcoat”.

  • @user-xh4os4sx1v
    @user-xh4os4sx1v 10 місяців тому

    Your dedication does you proud.

  • @alexanderbrewis1859
    @alexanderbrewis1859 10 місяців тому

    Been looking for something like this for a while!

  • @JayVal90
    @JayVal90 10 місяців тому

    Ok I love the editing 👍

  • @cynthianolder3557
    @cynthianolder3557 11 місяців тому

    I am new to your videos-today is the first day. Have you ever noticed the Anna Karenina with Kiera, what's her face doing an odd dance at the ball where they aren't touching, but keep their arms on their bodies? I was wondering if that was a dance, or made up

  • @88Agatka
    @88Agatka 11 місяців тому

    I heard in some interview that floors were awfully slippery so maybe that's why they were walking

  • @Fbushsfca
    @Fbushsfca 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for this interesting video! I hope that you can return to lead the ECD monthly dance in San Francisco sometime soon. I recall that you lead the dancing there in February 2020, the last time we met before the Covid-19 closure. My enjoyment of that evening definitely helped me sustain the duration of the containment!

  • @yanagelfand4337
    @yanagelfand4337 11 місяців тому

    Non-American (and non-British though) dancer here, I have never heard the term "USA dances". And I still don't understand why they're called that...

  • @rachelhearn9555
    @rachelhearn9555 11 місяців тому

    I would love to see videos done demonstrating authentic Regency ECD called by you!

  • @rachelhearn9555
    @rachelhearn9555 11 місяців тому

    Omg the Camelot reference killed me 😂😂😂 that’s so true!

  • @floraterry6987
    @floraterry6987 Рік тому

    *promo sm*

  • @jkboy789
    @jkboy789 Рік тому

    It's great that you were able to put this together and post it. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to more. Wishing you all the best

  • @maggiemay70
    @maggiemay70 Рік тому

    You lost me when you claimed the series was too long! It could have gone on with more episodes .... each one brilliant!

  • @ChapsBraidwood
    @ChapsBraidwood Рік тому

    Great overview, Cassiane! I learned stuff. Looking forward to Part 2.

  • @deborahwager5883
    @deborahwager5883 Рік тому

    I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for this!

  • @murphysletsdraw
    @murphysletsdraw Рік тому

    OOHHH, new video!!! I'll get my snacks and settle in :D

  • @brooke_reiverrose2949
    @brooke_reiverrose2949 Рік тому

    Wait what I missed you live ?!? Yay you’re back!

  • @scarlettblythe
    @scarlettblythe Рік тому

    I was so excited to see a new video from you. Love your work, nobody else I've found on youtube is working in your specific niche - and i love your indepth research and social conscience.

  • @matthewbrick7539
    @matthewbrick7539 Рік тому

    Thank you for this! We are happy to see you back Cassiane!

  • @asiabryant207
    @asiabryant207 Рік тому

    I have been wanting this video! So excited

  • @junipercats2472
    @junipercats2472 Рік тому

    It was good to see you back. Excellent video. Have you ever watched the 82 Mansfield Park? They did some different dances than you usually see in the adaptations. I'm looking forward to Part 2. Loved the cats!

    • @teawithcassiane8431
      @teawithcassiane8431 Рік тому

      I've got my reaction to the '82 MP scripted and ready to film. Hopefully it can answer your questions Part 2 of this video is going to be spicy because the folk dance revival was VERY political.

    • @junipercats2472
      @junipercats2472 Рік тому

      @@teawithcassiane8431 Thank you! I'm looking forward to both!

  • @oldbean37
    @oldbean37 Рік тому

    I've done Irish Ceili Dancing and Irish Set Dancing and there are definitely some similarities. Set Dancing in particular are usually danced with 4 couples (a full set) with the occasional half set (2 couples)

    • @oldbean37
      @oldbean37 Рік тому

      Ceili Dancing is more varied, with various formations of 2, 3, and 4 couples, and use of progressive danced

    • @teawithcassiane8431
      @teawithcassiane8431 Рік тому

      Irish set dancing is literally the Irish folk evolution quadrilles, and I love them!

  • @kelseymomo1219
    @kelseymomo1219 Рік тому

    Is part 1 if this series still available somewhere? I can't seem to find it. - I take this back! I found it. It’s title just wasn’t what I was looking for. :D

    • @teawithcassiane8431
      @teawithcassiane8431 Рік тому

      Here's the link to part 1:ua-cam.com/video/3WKyLE3QNRU/v-deo.html

  • @kelseymomo1219
    @kelseymomo1219 Рік тому

    Love it! I love going down rabbit holes that involve Regency era. I wish there was an English Country Dancing club in my tiny town. I’ve never done ECD but I could follow along with everything you explained, maybe because I’ve watched almost all of your Jane Austen on Pointe. 😊 Thank you so much for your research and wonderfully entertaining presentation of this fun niche topic! (My teenage daughter also thanks you profusely!)

  • @asiabryant207
    @asiabryant207 Рік тому

    In yhe past couple of years ive really gotten into historical sewing and bow that i have a few pieces of 18th c and regency clothing im excited to put them to use

  • @CharleneCTX
    @CharleneCTX Рік тому

    This is an older video, but UA-cam just recommended it to me. I'm an historical dance nerd, so I didn't really learn anything but I enjoyed seeing your take on it. I am amused, however, that you're discussing Regency ECD and complaining movies don't use the correct music while your background music is ... a 16th French bransle.

    • @teawithcassiane8431
      @teawithcassiane8431 Рік тому

      That's because I had a hell of a time finding historical dance music that I could use for free... sigh!

  • @ulexite-tv
    @ulexite-tv Рік тому

    The lady with the supposed Bristol accent sounded American to me, with her hard R in "gaRden of SuRRey." I myself am from America, if that helps.

  • @oldbean37
    @oldbean37 Рік тому

    I recognise elements of these in Irish ceili dancing and Irish set dancing

  • @johniverson5714
    @johniverson5714 Рік тому

    I'm a musician in our Dover, DE ECD band. Of course, we do play dance tunes from the 1500's up to the early 1800s for our demonstrations, and at our regular dances play a few 20th century tunes as well. I never thought of shunning a tune because it was "old". Most of our demos are set around the American Revolution, with a few Regency dances. We don't go forward in time but do go back. I would think there were some favorites they dredged up, even back then. Tithe Pig (1561) and Dublin Bay, for instance. Both so fun.

  • @giuliabaleiro661
    @giuliabaleiro661 Рік тому

    Hope you feel well soon, dear. Take care of yourself, be hopeful and patient and before you know you’ll be back on your feet. My best hopes for you🫶🫶🫶

  • @crivsmum4820
    @crivsmum4820 Рік тому

    we used to dance the triple minor at school (though I didn't know it was called that)

  • @gerardjagroo
    @gerardjagroo Рік тому

    Except Elizabeth said yes to Mr Darcy's offer of a dance! How could an Austen fan not know this?

    • @jonathanparks207
      @jonathanparks207 11 місяців тому

      Mr. Darcy offered to dance with Elizabeth three times over the course of the novel. She only accepted once and it was not when he asked to dance a reel with her.

  • @annabeckman4386
    @annabeckman4386 Рік тому

    1:35 Amen! I am just like that!

  • @theodorerenniach8601
    @theodorerenniach8601 Рік тому

    Currently working on a Regency au fanfic and just got to the dance scene. Remembered watching this video and now I've consulted back to it so I can make accurate references to the dance. Just wanted to say thanks for the help! (Me adding trains so I can include the train themed blorbo: I am not going to be precious about historical accuracy. Me getting to the ball scene: Okay well one must have *standards*.)

  • @user-xh4os4sx1v
    @user-xh4os4sx1v Рік тому

    I am amazed that despite the definition of your disruptive, intrusive mind you can master its quirks by the application of your overriding interests. One could say you are brave but actually you are adventurous and put your nemesis in its place. Keep it going, the beautiful mind syndrome.

  • @user-xh4os4sx1v
    @user-xh4os4sx1v Рік тому

    Brilliant , fascinating

  • @matthewbrick7539
    @matthewbrick7539 Рік тому

    We are happy to see you, Cassiane! I would like to ask you to review the dancing in "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" I am specifically interested in a historic-style dance at the Danbury Ball in "Even Days" (Episode 3) and I wondered if you had seen it. It is like a baroque-style dance. Two lines of dancers start simultaneously, but seem to do two different dances which the two lines alternate. I'm also very interested in the very short wedding dance scene, which is also baroque style. We would love to hear your thoughts.