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Quadrille

usgb/kwəˈdrɪl/Volume
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Historical Dance

Quadrille is a historical dance that originated in the 18th century France.

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The ballroom scene recreated the quadrille from the historical period.
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Requires Four Couples

Quadrille always involves four couples arranged in a square, with each couple facing the center.

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At the dance workshop, they taught us how to arrange ourselves for the quadrille.
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Cultural Significance

Some cultures may still feature quadrilles in traditional celebrations or folk festivals.

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At the village fête, the highlight was the traditional quadrille.
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