Varsovienne dance is a Polish dance created using elements belonging to the “waltz, mazurka, and polka”. This East European dance form is a very graceful dance and is said to have originated from Warsaw in Poland around the year 1850. The rhythm of this dance is essentially “slow” and it also possesses an accented downbeat. Furthermore, it was during the 19th century that this dance rapidly became popular in the United States of America. In addition, to America this form of dancing also became famous in the Scandinavian region.
a. History/origin of Varsovienne dance:
It was during the late 18th century that this dance form was created in Warsaw Poland. Furthermore, it was by fusing elements belonging to the “waltz, mazurka, and polka” that this dance style was developed. Apparently, the music tune used in this dance style was used in the famous American play “A Streetcar named Desire” written by Tennessee Williams.
b. Costumes used in the Varsovienne dance:
The costume worn in this dance form varies according to the gender, and they are as follows:
1. For men:
The attire worn includes black pants, coloured stockings, gray coat, a full shirt, and round green felt hat with ribbons.
2. For women:
The attire worn includes short full dark shirt, white blouse, black velvet bodice, coloured apron, and large black bow.
c. Music involved in the Varsovienne dance:
The musical instruments used in this dance style include drums, tuba, semi acoustic guitar, zither, accordion, trumpet, and a clarinet.