19th century dances
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Czech Beseda – a flagship of the Czech culture at the time of the National Revival. We are happy that thanks to the cooperation with professor Bonuš we had a chance to prepare the original form of this dance. It is not Beseda danced in folk costumes to the accompaniment of a brass band, as it is generally known, but Beseda danced in period urban costumes and to the accompaniment of an orchestra in the way Beseda was originally composed. For more information read our article on Czech Beseda. Performance duration 12:00 |
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Našim děvám Polka - music by Bedřich Smetana, choreography by prof. František Bonuš. This dance makes use of characteristic features of Czech social polka in the second half of 19th century which differs from folk polka or current polka in steps and beat. Dancers wear replicas of period costumes. Performance duration 3:20 |
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Polonaise from Hořice region – music by Josef Flégl, choreography by prof. František Bonuš. A beautiful Czech polonaise makes a decent opening of social events. We recommend that it be followed by some of other 19th century dances from our repertory. Performance duration 4:00 |
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Aquarelles Waltz – music by Josef Strauss. It is a classical demonstration of the original Viennese waltz from the time when it had not been affected by the style of present standard ballroom dancers. Performance duration 3:50 |