Dance card

A dance card is a card on which the visitor a formal dance ball can enter their dance partners for each dance of the evening. The ornate cards are specially made ​​by the host or sponsor of the event for the occasion and the ladies at the entrance - usually along with a Damenspende - handed.

Appearance

The classical dance card has the format of a greeting card. The outside is decorated, mostly with insignia of the host or logo of the sponsor. On the inside you will find a list of all songs of the evening dancing with the details, the title and composer and each of a free surface, in the Enter the partner of the lady.

History

Dance cards are apparently originated in the 18th century and enjoyed on the balls of the 19th century up into the 20th century, especially the carnival balls in Vienna, very popular. Since then, the importance of the dance card, with the change of the purpose of the donation ball, lost.