Dance card.

[thatgirlbailey]

Maybe I'm the only person who doesn't know this but, where did the term dance card come from?

"Hey Bailey just wondering if I could get a spot on you're dance card today?" Just an example but, I hear the term a lot.

[Guest061815-1]

Wikipedia rocks again:

A dance card or programme du bal (also known by its German-language name, Tanzkarte) is used by a woman to record the names of the gentlemen with whom she intends to dance each successive dance at a formal ball. They appear to have originated in 18th century, but their use first became widespread in 19th century Vienna, especially at the massive balls during fasting before Lent.

[thatgirlbailey]

Interesting. Thanks love <3 just never made a lot of sense to me.

[Joe Buck]

Well there ya go! lol

[bigjimt52]

yea and I need to get back on your dance card Bailey.....

[Netx9]

Originally Posted by PDid

Wikipedia rocks again:

A dance card or programme du bal (also known by its German-language name, Tanzkarte) is used by a woman to record the names of the gentlemen with whom she intends to dance each successive dance at a formal ball. They appear to have originated in 18th century, but their use first became widespread in 19th century Vienna, especially at the massive balls during fasting before Lent.

Hey ck, wouldn't this be a great idea for a social... Assuming "dance" means something else

[ck1942]

Could work. Right up there with our "speed dating" tables but not as hot as casino night might be.

Of course, "Hollow Weenie" events in past have included "bobbing for apples" and "pinning tail on" and "blind in the buff" and "pie eating" and "kissing cousins" and other ASSorted fun games.

[Hottassamelia]

um....Bailey.....can I get on your dance card??

[JohnnyYanks]

And maybe in the 23rd Century, someone on some silly hooker message board will be wondering what a Bonn card is and why is it that some persistent fellow keeps insisting she get on his (while offering the appropriate tributes and such, of course)?

[a10bomb]

Originally Posted by ck1942

"pie eating"

mmmmmmmmmmmmm pie eating!!!!!

CK we definitely need to include this at a future event!!

[Chuck10]

Originally Posted by Hottassamelia

um....Bailey.....can I get on your dance card??

I still wanna be there for you, Dakota and Bailey naked on a country road ..I can supply the venue ...oh what a fantasy
....

[AngeLisa]

That's kinda cute though
I hear new names and just roll with it lol

[Travelingbro]

http://archives.syr.edu/exhibits/dances_card.html

[Bush Pilot]

Originally Posted by PDid

Wikipedia rocks again:

A dance card or programme du bal (also known by its German-language name, Tanzkarte) is used by a woman to record the names of the gentlemen with whom she intends to dance each successive dance at a formal ball. They appear to have originated in 18th century, but their use first became widespread in 19th century Vienna, especially at the massive balls during fasting before Lent.

PDid, your reply reminded me of one of my favorite works of classical music, Karl Maria von Weber's "Invitation to the Dance", composed during the era of grand balls:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwsd4Cy2QNs

I love how -- without a single word -- the piece tells the story of a couple at a ball.

In the program that Weber gave his wife, to whom he dedicated this piece, the opening bars describe a gentleman politely asking a young lady for a dance; she evasively replies; he presses his invitation; she consents; they take their places, then dance. At the conclusion of the dance, the music then expresses his thanks, her reply, and their retirement from the ballroom floor.

[Guest070316-1]

Not at all off topic Pilot. Quite an entertaining post. Well done sir. Now to find that next dance card.