sarabande
historical dancesHailing from the oriental Sevilla, this Spanish dance was performed at the balls and theatres of entire Europe. Frequently danced with the accompaniment of the castanets, the sarabande became a showpiece solo or partner dance in the 18th century. It is danced in a slow, restrained tempo, full of elegance and yet lively and dynamic at the same time.
Bibliography:
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