Shows dances from the 15th to the 19th centuries and provides instructional text to help users learn to perform these dances.

DVD features include chapter selections and dance descriptions. DVD-ROM features include a timeline, bibliography, and instructional text.

15th century: Introduction ; Balli -- 16th century: Introduction ; So ben mi chi ha bon tempo ; La volta ; Galliard -- 18th century: Minuet ; Introduction ; Contredance ; Folies d'Espagne -- Early 19th century: Introduction ; Country dances -- Mid 19th century: Introduction ; Quadrille ; Durang's hornpipe -- Late 19th century: Introduction ; Polka ; Mazurka ; Galop ; Waltz cotillon.