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VARSOVIENNE
• The varsovienne, also known as the
varsouvienne or varsoviana, is a slow,
graceful dance in ¾ time with an accented
downbeat in alternate measures. It
combines elements of the waltz, mazurka,
and polka. The dance originated around
1850 in Warsaw, Poland
Costumes used in the Varsovienne:
1. For males:
The attire worn includes black pants, coloured stockings,
gray coat, a full shirt, and round green felt hat with ribbons.
2. For females:
The attire worn includes short full dark shirt, white blouse,
black velvet bodice, coloured apron, and large black bow.
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