Varsovienne Flashcards
Came from Germany. It is a slow, graceful dance in 3/4 time with an accented down beat in alternative measure with the key signature B minor. It combines elements of waltz, mazurka, and polka. It is one of the smoothest and graceful dances known.
Varsovienne
What is the time signature of Varsovienne?
3/4 with an accented down beat
What is the key signature of Varsovienne?
B minor
Where and when was Varsovienne known to have originated?
1850, in Warsaw, Poland
Varsovienne originated in honor of whom?
Versevius
De’sire’ introduced Varsovienne to what country?
France
Where and when did De’sire’ introduce Varsovienne to France?
America, 1853
Who was the dance instructor that introduced the dance to France?
De’sire’
The dance was popular in _____, where it was danced to the tune Put Your Little Foot.
19th century in America
The dance was popular in 19th century in America, where it was danced to which tune?
Put Your Little Foot
[Varsovienne] became a favorite folkdance in which region as well (apart from continental Europe)?
Scandinavia/Scandinavian countries
