MyiLibrary. Dance. Social Customs During The Regency Era « Jane Austen's World. 19th Century Social Dance. Following the fall of the Ancien Regime in 1789, social dancing became more natural and egalitarian.
Both clothing and dancing became less elaborate and restrictive as the rigid formalities of the Baroque ballroom eased. 19th century social dance can be seen as three eras, each with its unique clothing, manners, music and dances: