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Title:
A Pocket Companion to the French and English Country Dancing Containing Various Figures of the Quadrilles and Country Dances, as Danced at the Nobilities' Assemblies, and Mister Chivers's Academy. In Two Parts. To Which Is Added the Etiquette of a Ball Room
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
June 18, 2017
Source:
english.bib:3426
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1818
Place of publication:
London
URL:
Note:
Paul Couper states that item is advertised in “The Morning Post” for November, 13th, 1818. It is also listed in The British Review for 1818. Dated circa 1821 by the library.
Author (real name):
Title:
Recueil de danses espagnoles, or Spanish Country Dancing Made Plain and Easy; Together with Several New Dances, Original Figures, and Their Proper Directions, in Spanish and English; as Performed at the Author's Academy, and at the Nobility's Assemblies, Arranged for the Piano-forte, Harp, or Violin. To Which Is Added an Explanation of the Spanish Technical Terms, and the Construction of Those Fashionable Dances
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
January 1, 2018
Source:
english.bib:3439
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1819
Place of publication:
London
Author (real name):
Title:
The Original Cuirassiers Quadrilles, Containing Several Popular Airs, Arranged for the Piano-forte, and the Most Fashionable FIgures, in French and English, as Performed at the Nobility's Assemblies; with Proper Directions to Each Dance. To Which Is Added, Directions to Les danses de l'Union
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
January 1, 2018
Source:
english.bib:3451
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1819?
Place of publication:
London
Note:
Dated 1819 by the British Library. Bound edition of “The Original Cuirassiers Quadrilles” and “A Companion to Les danses de l'Union” (common binding is mentioned on the title page).
Author (real name):
Title:
First Set of Chiverian Quadrilles by Mr. G. M. S. Chivers. With New Figures in French & English. Most Respectfully Dedicated to His Pupils
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
January 1, 2018
Source:
english.bib:3479
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1820?
Publisher:
G. M. S. Chivers
Place of publication:
London
Keywords:
Note:
Dated circa 1820 by the British Library.
Author (real name):
Title:
The Hibernians. An Original Set of Irish Quadrilles with Entire New Figures
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
January 1, 2018
Source:
english.bib:3494
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1820?
Place of publication:
London
Keywords:
Note:
Dated circa 1820 by the British Library.
Author (real name):
Title:
Chiver's New Set of Contre Danses, Arranged for the Piano Forte or Harp, with Popular Figures, as Danced at the Nobilities Balls
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
January 1, 2018
Source:
english.bib:3464
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1820?
Publisher:
G. M. S. Chivers
Place of publication:
London
Keywords:
Note:
Dated circa 1820 by the British Library.
Author (real name):
Title:
The Royal Stars. A. Favorite Set of Quadrilles as Originally Dances at the Author's Salle de Danse. With Entire New Figures
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
January 1, 2018
Source:
english.bib:3508
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1820?
Place of publication:
London
Keywords:
Note:
Dated circa 1820 by the British Library.
Author (real name):
Title:
The Dancers' Guide. Contains an Explanation of Technical Terms, also Explains the Manner of Performing the Quadrilles, Ecossoises, Swedish and Spanish Danes, Mescolanzes, and the Contre danses, together with All the Most Fashionable Figures, and the Politics of the Dancers Previous to Their Commencing either of the Above Six Different Species of Dancing, Is Clearly Shown, to Which Is Added the Etiquette of a Ball-room, Observations on Deportment, Origin, Antiquity and Utility of the Polite Art of Dancing
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
November 9, 2015
Source:
english.bib:3522
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1821?
Publisher:
T. Donham
Place of publication:
London
URL:
Note:
Dater circa 1821 by the library.
Author (real name):
Title:
The Original Caledonians. An Admired Highland Set of Quadrille with New Figures in French and English Arranged for the Piano Forte or Harp. Respectully Dedicated to the Scontch Nobility and Gentry
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
November 1, 2015
Source:
english.bib:3411
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1821?
Publisher:
Bedford Musical Repository
Place of publication:
London
Keywords:
URL:
Note:
According to Paul Cooper the second edition of these quadrilles is advertised in “The Morning Post” for Feburary, 21st, 1822. Dated circa 1821 by archive.org, though Goucher College library provided information says that provided copy is of later edition (between 1825 and 1827) and 1821 is the date of the first edition
Author (real name):
Title:
The Quadrille Preceptor; Containing the Original Lancers, Cuirassiers, Caledonians, Hibernians, Cambrians; and Twelve Other Sets, as Danced at Almack's, and the Nobility's Assemblies: to Which Is Added an Explanation of the Principal Quadrille Technical Terms, &c. &c.
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
January 1, 2018
Source:
english.bib:3549
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1822?
Place of publication:
London
URL:
Note:
[Chivers, 1822] is advertised at the end of the book as "Just published". Dated circa 1822 by the British Library.
Author (real name):
Title:
The Modern Dancing Master; Containing Interesting Information on the Origin and Antiquity of Dancing; Likewise Shewing the Defects and Bad Habits Persons Are Liable to: Also the Utility of the Polity Art, and Its Power on Man and Animals; Together with the Complete Etiquette of the Ball Room; and Every Explanation Requisite for Performing La Grande Polonaise, Les Ecossoises, Mescolanzes, Swedish Dances, Quadrilles, Spanish Dances, Contre Danses, L'union Danses, and Various Other Departments. Containing All the Fashionable Figures, with an Explanation of the Technical Terms to Each of the Different Styles of Dancing, and Nearly One Hundred of the Most Popular Airs, Arranged for the Piano Forte, Harp, Violin, or Flute. To Which Is Added Sixteen Divisions of Waltzing
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
January 1, 2018
Source:
english.bib:3536
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1822
Place of publication:
London
Note:
Pages 175–182 are missing, but they aren't listed in the Table of Contents, so this shouldn't be considered a defect.
Author (real name):
Title:
The Celebrated Imperial Gallopades, Dances at All the Royal & Noble Balls in Paris, Vienna, Berlin & London, Composed and Arranged for the Piano Forte
Language:
English
Id:
Added to database:
January 1, 2018
Source:
english.bib:3563
Entry type:
Book
Date of publication:
1825?
Publisher:
G. Walker & Son
Place of publication:
London
Note:
Dated circa 1825 by the British Library.
