Citation - Freeman's Journal: 1782.10.16

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Index Entry Dancing master, Orsiere, Louis d', opens school in Philadelphia 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
FJ.782.092
16 Oct 1782:43 (2/78)
Monday last was opened The French Academy, where proper
masters are provided for different branches of education,
viz. 
The French, English, and Italian Languages;
Dancing and Drawing.
The Dancing Schools are kept in the lower room at the Free
Masons Lodge, in Lodge Alley, three times a week, by Louis
d'Orsiere, lately from France; who proposes to teach all
sorts of dances most in fashion in Europe, and principal
graces and manners.
   The different schools will be attended at times the best
suited to the scholar's leisure.  The night school from six
to nine o'clock. 
   The languages and drawing schools shall be conducted at
the Director's Lodging, as formerly.  Those who desire to be
attended, may apply to the Director, or M. d'Orsiere, in
Second Street.
  [signed] 
  Louis d'Orsiere Dancing Master.
  Alexander Quesney, Director.
N.B. The entrance of those who learned from other masters,
shall be very moderate.  Sept. 24.


Generic Title Freeman's Journal 
Date 1782.10.16 
Publisher Bailey, Francis 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1782 
Bibliography B0016690
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