The Salamanca Castanets

The Duke of Wellington s Dancers dancing The Salamanca Castanets in the music room at Townhill Park House on 3rd July 2016. Arranged for a 3couple set. Published in Button and Whittaker s Collection of Country Dances for the Year 1813. Music performed by The Fortuna Trio. Note the influence of Spanish country dance moves from contacts during the Peninsula War (18071814).