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Médéric Louis Élie Moreau de Saint-MéryFirst published 17967 editions

This manual describes a colonial view of the history of dance in the West Indies, focusing on the dance of Creoles. Moreau de Saint-Méry (1750-1819), discusses the effects of slavery and the African roots for such dances as the chica and notes that contredanses and minuets were also performed.

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First publish date 17961 credited authorSearch language english

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