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Florida Glide Waltzes

Music by Will L. Thompson
Copyright 1886

 

Also available for download as an MP3 file.

 

 

Towards the end of the 19^th century, many Floridians enjoyed attending balls. Orchestras played music for people to dance to at these events. Although the waltz has long been a much-loved ballroom dance, it was considered inappropriate for modest ladies. This was especially true of the New England area during the 1800s. Despite this fact, dancing masters in Florida still taught the waltz. It was said that great dancers would "glide" across the floor, hence the title, "Florida Glide Waltzes."

Credit: QuickTime audio file arranged and performed by Jeff Donovick for the Florida Center for Instructional Technology. Cover scan courtesy of the USF Libraries Digitization Center.

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