Historic Gilded Age Ballroom
Ballroom dances from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, blending European traditions with emerging couple dances.
6 dance styles in this genre
Dance Styles
Polka
Also known as: Bohemian Polka
The Polka was a lively, bouncy couple dance from Bohemia that became enormously popular across Europe and America during the 19th century, featuring characteristic hop and turn.
Mazurka
Also known as: Mazourka, Polish Mazurka
The Mazurka was a lively Polish couple dance with syncopated rhythm and characteristic accent patterns, becoming popular in European ballrooms during the 19th century.
Schottische
Also known as: Scotch, Schottish
The Schottische was a moderate-tempo couple dance with a distinctive step-hop pattern, becoming popular in Victorian ballrooms and remaining part of folk traditions.
Galop
Also known as: Galopade
The Galop was a rapid, energetic couple dance with a distinctive galloping action, becoming a popular finish to Victorian ballroom evenings.
Victorian Waltz
Also known as: Redowa, Waltz Variation
Victorian waltz variations including the Redowa combined elements of waltz and polka with elaborate choreography, representing Gilded Age innovation in ballroom dancing.
Laendler
Also known as: Laendler, Austrian Laendler
The Laendler was an Austrian peasant couple dance with turning action that influenced the development of the modern waltz and remains part of Alpine folk traditions.