About Schottische
Schottische is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of folk dance, music of Europe and country dance.
From Wikipedia
The schottische ( or; German for "Scottish") is a partnered country dance that apparently originated in Bohemia. It was popular in Victorian-era ballrooms as a part of the Bohemian folk-dance craze and left its traces in the folk music of various countries. The schottische is considered by The Oxford Companion to Music to be a kind of slower polka, with Continental European origins.
The basic step of the schottische is made up of two sidesteps to the left and right, followed by a turn in four steps. In some countries, the sidesteps and turn are replaced by strathspey hopping steps.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Schottische.
- ↑ folk dance
- ↑ music of Europe
- ↑ country dance
Frequently asked questions
What is Schottische?
Schottische is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of folk dance, music of Europe and country dance.