Dance Discovery, a performance dance troupe based in St. Louis, Missouri, brings festivity and merriment to celebrations by researching and performing historically faithful social dances from the 1600's to the present, including those of American, English, French and Spanish origins.
Originally formed to participate in the celebration of the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery expedition, Dance Discovery now focuses on the dances from the American Civil War era, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
Recent performances focused on French and American dances from the Napoleonic era. Be sure to see the video of our performance of Les Quatre Berceaux.
We have danced at many venues and occasions around the region:
- Lewis and Clark Heritage Days in St. Charles, MO
- May Day at the Missouri Botanical Gardens
- Lewis and Clark Historic Site in Hartford, IL
- Historical Festival in St. Genevieve, MO
- Lincoln Library grand opening, Springfield, IL
- Gateway Arch lobby
- Daughters of the American Revolution, Jefferson City
- Jefferson Dinner and Program, St Charles, MO
- Smithsonian's Presidents Exhibit and Benjamin Franklin opening, Missouri History Museum
- Elijah McLean Home, Washington, MO
- Private Balls and Parties
A dance manual with dance notes, sheet music and a CD featuring dances from the Lewis and Clark era is available for purchase.
Dance Discovery is an affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society.
Lewis and Clark Dance Manual and CD by Tu'penny Uprights now available!!