Covent Garden Minuet Company

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We perform 18th century social dances, in particular the minuet, in full authentic costume, and aim to recapture the spirit and atmosphere of the grand events that took place in the Georgian Assembly Rooms. You don't need to have any dance experience, just enthusiasm and the desire to learn. Please contact us and we'll invite you to one of our classes or to our next workshop.

12/06/2026

ANKLES

Caroline and Graham performing a lovely rendition of Telemann's gigue.

It's all in the ankles this dance and staying light on your feet.

Back in Georgian England, people would have admired the gentleman's calves, and the lady's elegance, as we do today 😄

A lovely one for couples.

Minuet company - minuet dancing - baroque dancing - historical dancing - 18th century dancing - Georgian ballroom

08/06/2026

DITTY 🎶

Have you heard of the word 'ditty'?

It's a lovely little word that means a lovely little song!

They tend to be short and simple but in the best possible way.

Pleasing to the ear and a delight to dance to.

Here is a little whimsical ditty to raise your spirits!

Performed by Denise, Marc, Natasha, Gilbert, Yundi, Edward, Nadia and Graham.

Baroque dancing - contradance - whimsy - 18th century costumes - ditty

PRETTY IN PINKWhen your outfit matches the bubbles 🍾🌸The elegant Marc and Sandra at our recent picnic Minuet dancers - 1...
30/05/2026

PRETTY IN PINK

When your outfit matches the bubbles 🍾🌸

The elegant Marc and Sandra at our recent picnic

Minuet dancers - 18th century costumes - pink picnic

27/05/2026

HEARTS 💞

This dance is called Hearts because the pairs of dancers draw a heart shape with their steps!

The word heart is from Old English 'heorte', meaning the breast, soul, spirit, will, desire; courage; mind, intellect.

In medieval times, it was thought the heart kept our memories - hence the expression 'learning by heart'.

The heart shape we all know and love ❤️ dates back to around the late 1400s, often used in illustrations. The expression heart-shaped appeared in 1744.

To 'have one's heart in the right place' is from 1774.

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Minuet dancing - minuet company - 18th century dancing - baroque dancing - hearts - heart etymology

VERSAILLESOur Company members Chichi and Natasha are at the 2026 Versailles Fêtes Galantes! They made their own incredib...
26/05/2026

VERSAILLES

Our Company members Chichi and Natasha are at the 2026 Versailles Fêtes Galantes!

They made their own incredibly court-worthy 18th century style gowns. Majestic.

Do say "Bonjour Mesdemoiselles" if you see them!

Versailles - Fêtes Galantes - Minuet dancers - Minuet company - 18th century ballgown

HOT 🔥🔥 🔥 The London heatwave doesn't stop us from wearing our gorgeous 18th century costumes. Fans, hats, natural fabric...
25/05/2026

HOT 🔥🔥 🔥

The London heatwave doesn't stop us from wearing our gorgeous 18th century costumes.

Fans, hats, natural fabrics, shady trees and the cool make it easier.

What have you been wearing to cope with the heat?

Minuet dancers - Fulham Palace - 18th century costumes - baroque costumes - London heatwave

22/05/2026

MINUET FOR FIVE

It's quite unusual to have a minuet for five dancers and this one has quickly become one of the Company's favourites.

A catchy elegant chorus, some twirling and leaping, and of course lots of minuet steps. What's not to like?

Minuet dancing - minuet dancers - baroque dancing - 18th century costumes - Minuet Company

REVERENCE Practically every minuet dance starts and ends with a reverence.It begins with a gentleman's elegant bow and a...
04/03/2026

REVERENCE

Practically every minuet dance starts and ends with a reverence.

It begins with a gentleman's elegant bow and a lady's demure curtsey.

A hello. An acknowledgement. An excuse for direct eye contact and assessing your dance partner. Is he a bore or a catch?

Maybe a handful of flirtatious words exchanged before the dance moves you across the floor. Feet moving swiftly, hands touching, aware of each others' bodies.

It ends, with another reverence.

A thank you.
A final breath together.
A promise of another dance.

Pictured in Marienbad at the Schlosshotel Rübezahl's new year's eve ball.




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