What is the History of Rigodon de Honor?

In order to stand upright, one must find one’s center of gravty. When meeting at the center of the square during the dance, men must give a slight bow to the woman opposite them, while the women curtsy. All participants are required to smile.

More than being just a dance, the Rigodon de Honor is can be likened to a parade, where the men parade around, or show-off the women (their partners). Even though the music of the Rigodon (a.k.a. The quadrille) has a festive tune or melody, there is an underlying marching tune to it as well.

The dancers may easily rely on the music to do the counting for them. Today there are not that many who are competent enough, or are even capable of teaching how to dance the Rigodon de Honor.