Polonaise - Grand March
Creator: Eberhard Schauer, translated by Jochem Spreter (2026)
This is a detailed look at the history of the Polonaise, known in the US as the Grand March. Thee name "polonaise" speaks to Polish roots. The author cites a 1685 description of the dance, esplains that the dance was popular in the 18th century, and provides a short overview of various figures.
Collection: Historical squares
Subjects: Other
Tags: Grand March, Polonaise
Subjects: Other
Tags: Grand March, Polonaise
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Citation
Eberhard Schauer, translated by Jochem Spreter, “Polonaise - Grand March,” Square Dance History Project, accessed March 25, 2026, https://www.squaredancehistory.org/items/show/2121.
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Title
Polonaise - Grand March
Subject
Description
This is a detailed look at the history of the Polonaise, known in the US as the Grand March. Thee name "polonaise" speaks to Polish roots. The author cites a 1685 description of the dance, esplains that the dance was popular in the 18th century, and provides a short overview of various figures.
Source
The American Dance Circle, quarterly publication of the Lloyd Shaw Foundation, Vol 47 #1 (March 2026)
Date Created
2026