The Dance Compendium

The Art of Steps in the Rococo

The dance art of the Rococo is characterized by its effortless grace and precise footwork. To make your preparation for our glamorous ball as pleasant as possible, we have divided the essential step sequences into overarching groups.

Let our compendium inspire you and refine your technique. With a click on the respective categories, you will be taken directly to our central knowledge base, where detailed descriptions of the figures and sequences await you.

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Forward Steps

Elegant movement across the room

Pas de Fleuret, Pas de Gavotte & rarely Pas de Bourrée
Conclusion of sequences with Pas Assemblé


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Sideward Steps

Gliding and flowing movements

Chassés & Glissades
Conclusion with Jetté Assemblé or Pas Assemblé à côté


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Ornamental Steps

The artful accents of the dance

Rigaudon, Other Rigaudon, Balancé, Pas de Marcel & further ornaments


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Bows & Révérences

Courtly etiquette and greeting

Révérence standing (sideward), Révérence backwards
as well as the Grand Opening Révérence