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The aim is to uncover the cultural and social significance of dance in Philadelphia during the antebellum period.

July 30, 2026Dance Chronicle

A Thorough History of Philadelphia Dancing, 1820s to 1860s

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The aim is to uncover the cultural and social significance of dance in Philadelphia during the antebellum period.
In-depth archival research
Analysis of theatre performances and dance practices
Examination of cultural discourses surrounding dance
Identified key performances that influenced social norms
Revealed the interplay between dance and cultural identity
Highlighted the evolution of dance styles in the context of societal changes

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Historical analysis explores dance's role in antebellum Philadelphia, indicating its cultural significance.

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Theatres of the Body: Dance and Discourse in Antebellum Philadelphia by Lynn Matluck Brooks results from years of research into archives rarely examined through the lens of dance. In Brooks’s book,...

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Hanna Jarvinen (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6af51160e2b924d3ea0c05 https://doi.org/10.1080/01472526.2026.2707869

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Historical analysis explores dance's role in antebellum Philadelphia, indicating its cultural significance.

A Thorough History of Philadelphia Dancing, 1820s to 1860s

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A Thorough History of Philadelphia Dancing, 1820s to 1860s

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