Historic Baroque Court
Elegant Baroque court dances from 17th-18th centuries, featuring ornamented movement and refined technique.
5 dance styles in this genre
Dance Styles
Minuet
Also known as: Menuet, Minuto
The Minuet was a stately Baroque couple dance with small, delicate steps and refined posture. It became the quintessential court dance of the 17th-18th centuries, symbolizing aristocratic elegance.
Gavotte
Also known as: Gavot
The Gavotte was a moderate-tempo Baroque couple dance featuring hopping steps and beginning on the third beat of the measure. It was second in popularity only to the minuet in 18th-century courts.
Bourrée
Also known as: Bourée
The Bourrée was a brisk Baroque couple dance featuring quick steps and a bouncy character. It was typically performed as part of dance suites and appeared in instrumental compositions by major composers.
Sarabande
Also known as: Sarabanda
The Sarabande was a slow, dignified Baroque couple dance of Spanish/Mexican origin, featuring stately movement and often performed at the beginning of dance suites. It was one of the most popular Baroque dances.
Courante
Also known as: Courant, Corrente
The Courante was a running Renaissance/Baroque couple dance featuring rapid, flowing steps and turning figures. It was one of the most popular dances of the 16th-17th centuries.