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DANCE / ROGER DE COVERLEY
It may look like Oranges and Lemons but actually theyre performing the Sir Roger de Coverley dance named for the fictional country squire created by Joseph Addison. Date: 1884
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1884 Addison Coverley Created Fictional Lemons Named Oranges Roger Squire
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This photograph print, dating back to 1884, depicts a lively and engaging performance of the Sir Roger de Coverley dance. The dance, named after the fictional country squire created by Joseph Addison in his 1711 play, "The Campaign," has long been a popular English folk dance. Contrary to the initial impression given by the title and the vibrant display of oranges and lemons, the dancers are not engaged in the children's game or the traditional rhyme, "Oranges and Lemons," but rather, they are skillfully executing the steps of the Sir Roger de Coverley dance. The image showcases a group of elegantly dressed men and women, their faces filled with joy and concentration as they move in perfect synchronization. The men, dressed in formal attire, hold their partners close, their arms wrapped around their waists, while the women gracefully twirl and leap, their petticoats swirling around them. The intricate footwork and fluid movements of the dance are on full display, as the dancers weave in and out of one another, creating a mesmerizing pattern across the floor. The Sir Roger de Coverley dance, with its lively tempo and complex footwork, was a favorite among the English aristocracy and was often performed at social gatherings and balls. The dance's steps, which include turns, leaps, and intricate footwork, require a great deal of skill and coordination, making it a true testament to the dancers' abilities. This photograph print, with its lively energy and intriguing history, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when dance was an essential part of social life and a source of joy and entertainment.
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