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Deborah Bull's Dance Nation

Dancer, writer and broadcaster Deborah Bull presents a social history of dance in the UK

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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The Dance of Old England
Dancer Deborah Bull on what we know - or have imagined - about the dances of Old England.
24 Sep 2012,15 mins
The Permitted Embrace
Deborah Bull looks at the link between dance and courtship.
25 Sep 2012,15 mins
The Strictness of Ballroom
Dancer and broadcaster Deborah Bull on the emergence of dance as a competitive activity.
26 Sep 2012,15 mins
Dancing to Our Own Beat
Deborah Bull on the moment when we broke off from our partners and started dancing solo.
27 Sep 2012,15 mins
Dance Yourself Cheerful
Dancer Deborah Bull looks at the role dance has played during some of our toughest times.
28 Sep 2012,15 mins