New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-24

The pupils OF the various dancing classes show
such decided difference in the result obtained by
the divers methods and teachers that society Is be-
ginning TO ask itself what are really the essentials
for thorough training in the terpsichorean art and
how il is possible TO attain such end in the best
and most satisfactory manner. Twenty-Five or thir-
~ years ago, when excusiveness was not so much
the fashion children sent TO general dancing
class as a matter of course They were drilled in
large classes and in consequence acquired an accu-
racy OF step and the bearing which is so no
ticeable when a number of people are exercised to-
Se;her under efficient teacher. whether il be a
company OF soldiers or a corps de ballet.
Then came the of private classes (Which is
the method by the way which Is universally
adopted by the English aristocracy whose dancing
leaves so much TO be desired), where a few chill
rem, in comparatively small rooms were taught by
teachers who were more less competent but
who naturally could enforce the discipline or
command the attention that is comparatively easy
TO obtain in large hall and in public class As
a natural consequence. n sloyenly carelcssness Of
step and department became almost universal and
the American young women OF the present genera
ton appear have almost entirely lost that grace
and carriage for which country women used TO
be so Justly celebrated To correct this evil
larger private classes were formed, and public halls
and bathrooms were hired for the purpose; and for
the last few years, this has been the generally
accepted solution Of the difficulty. Stlll this has
not been altogether satisfactory. the best teacher
in New-York refusing 10 give his services outside
OF his own classes and this winter a reaction has
taken place in fashionable opinion, the most ex-
elusive mammas coming to the conclusion that the
general classes produce the best dancers. and that
II is best to let their darngs make few acQuaint-
ances out Of their immediate set if it insures
greater grace and proficiency.
After all remarked fashionable mother the
o'her day. dancing is dancing and Mr.. is its
Popoe'; and do not see why outside people should
nave all the advantages"
- ior younger children the decision seems to be
u'd' sooa pubic class is the best method OF
teaching the young feet hcw 10 skin sunn,encn,ed
n further excellence is desired ~. ,ri,a, Ios,os
IN ballet and even clog dancing Oder girls from,
hiteeh 10 seventeen, are now generally taken on,
o. these classes and join by invitation "6nisbinp
classes" wherein with their own immediate fr,and
they are driled In drawing-room etiquette walk
ing seating themselves gracefully and GOOD 60.
dancing The revival of the courtesy has ma,
this. too. most important part of the young eir,
final inishv; and 1t may here be remarked tho,
very few women in soosty really understand how
10 come up TO the recover" successfully Drawing
the foot backward almost always gives the fee.no
OF loss OF balance. AS the courtesy IL taught now
the front foot is not drawn back and after the
deep sinking reverence the recover is made on
exactly the same spot ITS easy enough 10 ge,
down, but the bother is how 10 come up" said a
rather stout nlatron ruefu!y-and that is the whole
point Of successful courtesy. II is fortunate for
The grace OF the coming generation that there mas
been revival OF the old-tirne formallties which
az one time seemed almost obsolete ard after the
next decade we may hope to see excellent results
In consequence
One OF the most gallant OF bachelors in Eurone,n
Society u certainly Count Potocki DISTINGUISHED
member of tae Polish aristocracy who has adopted
lance as his s.cond "Fatherand" and who enter
and great zeal lis table 10 always q marvel |
Ill MS inventions In the art OF pleasing nvariahy
on H., Al dinner party which he gave last week
- MAS 'aoie Ia meuble' UNIQUE in Paris made in