varsovienne

[vahr-soh-vee-en]

varsovienne Definition

a slow, graceful dance in 3/4 time that originated in Poland in the mid-19th century and was popular in Europe and America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Using varsovienne: Examples

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  • Example

    The varsovienne is a ballroom dance that is still performed today in some parts of the world.

Phrases with varsovienne

  • a type of ballroom dance that combines elements of the varsovienne with the waltz

    Example

    The couple danced the varsovienne waltz beautifully at the ball.

  • a slow dance in triple time that originated in Poland and is similar to the varsovienne

    Example

    The polonaise and varsovienne are both traditional Polish dances.

Origins of varsovienne

from French 'varsovienne', meaning 'of or from Warsaw'

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Summary: varsovienne in Brief

The 'varsovienne' [vahr-soh-vee-en] is a slow, graceful dance in 3/4 time that originated in Poland in the mid-19th century. It was popular in Europe and America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The varsovienne is still performed today in some parts of the world, and it can be combined with the waltz to create the varsovienne waltz.