Regency Dancing and Whist

We learned a little about music and dancing in the Regency Era. The kids got pretty good at doing the steps as I called them out! And it's fun! Here are some basic steps to try:

https://art-for-my-sake.tumblr.com/post/59152358344/english-country-dance-the-basics

A few more links:

Difference between Mozart and Beethoven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6WN5Fjp0S8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-nkTtar2oU piano battle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21cNaGc9XDQ&list=PL72jhKwankOgrXZ-lTHqT2gqcjvStrkD3&index=3 Ball documentary

https://janeaustensworld.com/2007/05/03/the-language-of-the-fan/ video

https://www.messynessychic.com/2023/06/27/forgotten-object-du-jour-the-vinaigrette/

We also learned how to play whist! (I am very pleased to now know what "a rubber of whist" is! I have heard it mentioned so many times in books!) Here are some simple instructions:

https://www.kristenkoster.com/a-regency-primer-on-how-to-play-whist/

It isn't hard to play, although I don't know that any of us became good at it. Fun, though!