Actually "Maggot" was the term used for a catchy tune that would stick in your head. Just think of a maggot (worm) going round and round in a ship's biscuit or in the flour barrel . . . . .it just keeps going and going and going, around and around. You get the point. :) Mr Beveridge is not the only "maggot" out there, there's also "My Lord Byron's Baggot" which is another good one.
This dance is on the program for the Jane Austen Evening in Pasadena Jan 26 2013. Such a delight that a dance invented three centuries ago still gets enjoyed, and I'm looking forward to doing this dance with my honey.
This is nice. Most people associate Mr Beveridge's Maggot with Regency balls (thanks to Pride and Prejudice) and for that reason, most of the videos are of people in Regency dress, although Austen's characters or even herself, would not have danced to music from the Stuart Period.
"Maggot" is apparently and old word for "fancy", so it's really "Mr Beveridge's Fancy", named after the dance master who devised it around 1700 or thereabouts
@djstimulate The song is called "Mr. Beveridge's Maggot." The Broadside Band has a version of the song on their "English Country Dances" CD. I got it off Amazon.
It's not a court dance. It would have been danced by the middle class and the gentry. Lovely dancing anyway! Let me complement you on the lovely costumes in your photo to make amends for being a pain!
It's a bit strange in that you don't progress along the set. The number one couple should remain number ones until they reach the bottom of the set, etc. Of course this has the effect that people at the ends of the set have to stand out for a turn, but gives the extra FUN that you get to dance with both the other couples eventually. It's up to you though!
137Newton I thought the same, the only thing I can think is that they did this for the display so that they didn't have points where there were just two couples only in at the middle.
Why are the musicians playing this QUICKY? SLOW down. This is not....a technical exercise where a musician is to use speed to try to show off. The music is for the enjoyment of the dancers so SLOW DOWN!
This is the correct way to play songs from that time. If people are walking, instead of dancing its incorrect, since the songs were supposed to be lively and quick (the reason why people would not dance every single dance in a ball, usually they would dance 1 in every 2 songs)
while listening to this music I can hear the conversation between Mr Darcy and Lizzy =)
well, you know what brought me here
Me too ! Lovely!
A production that will never be bettered.
Excellent dancers, beautiful costumes, and the music is very professional!!! This is a wonderful accomplishment! Tanti auguri! Very good!!!
Beautifully danced to absolutely beautiful music ,thankyou so much for posting ,well done !!
Actually "Maggot" was the term used for a catchy tune that would stick in your head. Just think of a maggot (worm) going round and round in a ship's biscuit or in the flour barrel . . . . .it just keeps going and going and going, around and around. You get the point. :) Mr Beveridge is not the only "maggot" out there, there's also "My Lord Byron's Baggot" which is another good one.
In German the term for a catchy song is "Ohrwurm" literally, ear worm.
@@samurdhiperera7405 i think earworm is used in english too
Here in Brazil is "música chiclete" (bubble gum music)
Thank you for the explanation! I always thought that the name was quite funny!
What a beautiful dance. When dancing was really dancing.
beautiful!! the clearest version on YT I've seen so far, perfect if you need to learn it as new - thank you and good luck with your noble efforts :-)
Their gorgeous and elegant dances are beyond description ， unimaginable and full of admiration , acclaim and deep emotion
Possibly the best version on UA-cam done to AAB. An example of how to dance in costume with zeast.
Lovely to see this danced in Baroque dress - to a fast tempo!
excellent!keep up the good work!Hope we had in Athens a Baroque and regency dance workshop...
Beautifully done, though I couldn't take my eyes off of one woman's ankles, which were showing a bit more than propriety allows. :)
This dance is on the program for the Jane Austen Evening in Pasadena Jan 26 2013. Such a delight that a dance invented three centuries ago still gets enjoyed, and I'm looking forward to doing this dance with my honey.
This is nice. Most people associate Mr Beveridge's Maggot with Regency balls (thanks to Pride and Prejudice) and for that reason, most of the videos are of people in Regency dress, although Austen's characters or even herself, would not have danced to music from the Stuart Period.
"Maggot" is apparently and old word for "fancy", so it's really "Mr Beveridge's Fancy", named after the dance master who devised it around 1700 or thereabouts
@djstimulate The song is called "Mr. Beveridge's Maggot." The Broadside Band has a version of the song on their "English Country Dances" CD. I got it off Amazon.
Interesting electrical gear adding to the authenticity :-)
anyone else see the gorilla walking in the background
Good Performance, were dancing it exactly the same way. I'll show this vid to my group as an example!
Excelente.
Well the costumes suggest regency but the music is more than a century before that.
Now THAT is beautiful
I see Mr Knightley and Emma ;)
Lovely dancing. You do the English court dances justice.
It's not a court dance. It would have been danced by the middle class and the gentry. Lovely dancing anyway! Let me complement you on the lovely costumes in your photo to make amends for being a pain!
Stellar!
wooooooow, i really like it - well danced :)!!!
Lovely! Thank you.
The Presbyterian Hornpipe follows well after Mr Beveridge's Maggot
Así danzarían aquí en La Lima Virreynal
Ma gottt that seems complicated, I'm afraid i'll be as clumpsy as mr collins,
@dajecha96 It's called "Mr. Beveridge's Maggot." :)
Por favor como se chama esta música?
vitor rodrigo ferreira costa mr Beverigs maggot
Can somebody please tell me what is the name of this song?? My daughter wants to do this for her Quincenera!! Thank you! :))
The video was claimed by someone else when this song is in the public domain and it cannot be claimed....
Что-то не так с прогрессией 🤔 Почему пара сразу становится активной, а не стоит один проход? Это же обычный логичный контрданс.
It's a bit strange in that you don't progress along the set. The number one couple should remain number ones until they reach the bottom of the set, etc. Of course this has the effect that people at the ends of the set have to stand out for a turn, but gives the extra FUN that you get to dance with both the other couples eventually. It's up to you though!
137Newton I thought the same, the only thing I can think is that they did this for the display so that they didn't have points where there were just two couples only in at the middle.
The beutiful baroqe
Why are the musicians playing this QUICKY? SLOW down. This is not....a technical exercise where a musician is to use speed to try to show off. The music is for the enjoyment of the dancers so SLOW DOWN!
This is the correct way to play songs from that time. If people are walking, instead of dancing its incorrect, since the songs were supposed to be lively and quick (the reason why people would not dance every single dance in a ball, usually they would dance 1 in every 2 songs)