The First Refinement – Downloadable book and 3 CDs

£20.00

Available as digital download only.  Note that the book is supplied in PDF format and the CD tracks are supplied in MP3 format.

The book is in three sections, each containing an introduction, step descriptions, dance descriptions and music notation.

The French Connection by Ellis and Christine Rogers  (CD1  and CD2 tracks 16-18 accompanies this part)
The Scottish Connection by Anne Daye  (CD2 accompanies this part)
The Danish Connection by Jørgen Schou-Pedersen  (CD3 accompanies this part)

Book contents

The French Connection: 1. Polonaise, 2. Duval’s 2nd Set of Quadrilles “Les Lanciers”, 3. The Lord Wellington, 4. Prince of Wales’ Waltz, 5. La Nouvelle Carel, 6. Quadrille A, 7. La Monaco, 8. The Regent’s Favourite (later, the King’s Favourite), 9. The Triumph, 10. La Mont-Rerine, 11. Quadrille in Waltz Time, 12. La Boulanger, 13. Quadrille B

The Scottish Connection: 14. Reel of Four, 15. Reel of Three, 16. Reel of Five, 17. Reel of Six, 18. Reel of Eight, 19. Solo Dancing: Miss Eliza Low’s High Dance, 20. Barclay Dun’s 2nd Set of Quadrilles: La Portugaise, La Bonne Amie, La Paris, La Wellinton, La Pastoral, La Finalé 21. The Lady of the Lake, 22. The Triumph, 23. Petronella, 24. Clyde Side Lasses, 25. Tulloch Gorum, 26. Mrs MacLeod, 27. Meg Merrilees

The Danish Connection: 28. Russisk Valse, 29. Tyroler Vals, 30. Fandango, 31. La Tempête, 32. Figaro, 33. Kjædelflikkerdands, 34. Tantelette, 35. Marche de Sigrid, 36. La Sigrid, 37. Polonaise de Sigrid, 38. L’Othar, 39. La Thorkild, 40. Bruit de Guerre, 41. Danse Guerriere, 42. Fanfare, 43. Menuet af Elverhöi, 44. Börnedands af Elverhöi

CD1 tracklist

Played on the fortepiano and by the English Quadrille Wind Band
Recorded and edited by Ellis Rogers

All rights reserved, public performance or broadcasting without permission is prohibited. When used for teaching, recognition must be given to The Historical Dance Society. ℗ & © 1997 The Historical Dance Society

CD2 tracklist

Tracks 1-15 played by Ian Cutts (violin) & Sarah Barton (cello)  Tracks 17-18 played by The English Quadrille Wind Band

All rights reserved, public performance or broadcasting without permission is prohibited. When used for teaching, recognition must be given to The Historical Dance Society. ℗ & © 1997 The Historical Dance Society

CD3 tracklist

Played by Copenhagen Musicians dir. Jørgen Schou-Pedersen

All rights reserved, public performance or broadcasting without permission is prohibited. When used for teaching, recognition must be given to The Historical Dance Society. ℗ & © 1997 The Historical Dance Society