2010年1月8日 · By most accounts, the earliest dance hall girls were considered good girls, at least by Western standards. The very first women in the mining camps of California were German girls who were called hurdy-gurdy girls after the musical instruments of the same name, and the name also became attached to the dance hall.

2015年1月26日 · In fact, many ladies of ill repute found they could make more money as a dance hall girl. Most saloon girls were considered "good" women by the men. And in most places the women were treated as "ladies.” True, Western men tended to hold all women in high regard, but the saloon girls and/or the saloon keeper demanded the respect.

2018年6月22日 · While most dance hall girls were showered with gifts and could hope to eventually retire on their earnings, there are accounts of beatings and even murders of the painted ladies of the West, who made their living at night when social mores were loosened and inhibitions undone.

2024年8月22日 · These women played an essential role in the culture of the Old West, and their stories reveal more than just the glamour and grit found in Hollywood depictions. Living in a time of rugged independence, saloon girls were a staple of the bustling establishments scattered across the frontier.

They found that their wares sold better if they brought along pretty dancing girls who played the Hurdy Gurdy. This gave birth to a sort of 19th century “pimp” who would convince the parents of these young girls to allow them to travel with him and entertain in dance halls on the promise they would send a fair portion of their earnings home.

Throughout the early twentieth century, there were almost always more men than women at dance halls. Indeed, some men claimed one had to know someone before being assured of getting a dance. The ratio was more disproportionate on the weekends, when there were even greater numbers of men in attendance.

first being women very explicitly offering sexual acts in saloons, brothels, parlor houses and cribs. The second, more “respectable” type was known as a “saloon” or “dance hall girl” who kept male customers company, solicited drinks, and made the atmosphere enticing for …

2018年12月7日 · Beginning in the 1840’s, pretty young women from Hessia (a past part of Germany) drew crowds by singing and dancing while playing a stringed instrument known as the hurdy gurdy. They did this during a financially-repressed time in order to …

In this article, we delve into the captivating world of 19th century dance history. From elegant ballroom dances to lively folk traditions, explore the rich tapestry of movements, styles, and cultural significance that shaped the dance scene during this remarkable era. Join us as we uncover the grace, beauty, and rhythm of 19th century dance.

At the turn of the 19th century, Paris was home to over thirty-six cabaret and dance halls including the Divan Japonais, Folies-Bergère, Moulin Rouge, and many others. Performing at these establishments were bold women who dazzled their audiences with their charm and wit on stage.