Dancing in Georgian Edinburgh
This course will introduce students to the historical and social background of the 19th-century Scottish dance scene in Edinburgh New Town by exploring the streets and buildings connected with it.
About Dancing in Georgian Edinburgh
The New Town of Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage site from 1995, started from James Criag’s plan of 1767 and transformed Auld Reekie into ‘Athens of the North'. The social scene was an essential part of the new lifestyle, with dance playing an important role in education and entertainment. Survived Georgian Street Assembly Rooms are now one of the gems of the New Town Georgian architecture. A ball dedicated to Queen Charlotte’s Birthday, similar to the one featured in the Bridgerton series by Netflix, was one of the first events hosted in the elegant ballroom.
A five-hour walk through the elegant streets of the New Town will focus on major dance centres during the 1800s. Buildings and sites used to house ballrooms, theatres, and dance schools will tell stories about the people who enjoyed dancing and contributed to developing the Scottish dance scene. The tour will finish with a guided visit to the Scottish National Gallery to discuss connections between dance and art through history.
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