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"Dancing,
in one
form or
another,
has been
a part
of
social
recreation
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graceful
and
continuously
flowing
movements
of a
ball
allowed
the
proper
occasion
and a
most
favorable
opportunity
for
ladies
of
dignity
and
elegance
to be
seen and
admired.
The
Victorian
Ballroom
demanded
meticulous
attention
to
numerous
rules
and
regulations;
protocol
and
etiquette;
behavior
and
social
interaction.
Men and
women of
the 19th
century
were
obsessed
with
proper
etiquette,
manners
and
formality.
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Leaders and Entertainers of the Balls and Dances of New York World of Society |
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Among
the
women of
the
society
world,
there
were a
few like
Mrs.
Astor,
Mrs.
Vanderbilt
and Mrs.
Bradley
Martin
that
were
socially
ambitious
that
would
compete
in
lavish
entertaining,
grand
balls,
private
receptions,
weddings
and
dinners,
showing
off
their
latest
fashions
from
Paris
and
display
of
wealth.
Most of
all lets
not
forget
Mr. Ward
McAllister,
Leader
of
Society.
"It was
not
until
Mr.
McAllister
arbitrarily
condensed
the
swell
society
set of
New York
into
"the
400"
that he
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what
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The
scenes
of the
great
ballrooms
were
of
incomparable
splendor.
Costly,
rare
perfumes,
lavish
costumes
from
France,
blinding
jewels
that dazzled
even the most distinguished
guests--all
this
splendid
gaiety was
a
companion
to
the Versailles-themed
costume
ball
in New
York.
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