Citation - Rivington's New York Gazette: 1779.09.18

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Index Entry Cotillions, taught by Foy, Martin 
Location New York 
Citation
RNYG.779.147
18 Sep 1779:33 (310)
Dancing, Fencing and Music.
The subscriber begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen
of this city, that he will open a dancing school on Monday
the 20th inst. in Dock-street, No. 322, in a large
commodious room, to be continued on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays, from nine till twelve at noon, for the reception of
his pupils, agreeable to the desire of his friends;  whose
favour he will no longer solicit than his merits and conduct
will appear to deserve--Ladies and gentlemen who choose to
commit their children to his tuition, may depend on his
assiduity and care in discharging the trust reposed in him
with confidence and fidelity.
He teaches a minuet with proper graces in exact time, and in
the newest taste;  also cotilions and a variety of country
dances, at a guinea entrance and a guinea per quarter.
_____An Evening School will be opened for the reception of
gentlemen whose time will not permit them to attend at
earlier hours, from six 'till eight o'clock.
He teaches the use of the small sword, in the most approved
method, which he has acquired by practice and patience under
the instructions of the most judicious swordsmen in Europe,
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from seven to nine o'clock in the
morning.
Ladies who chuse to play on the guitar, will be duly waited
on.-He likewise teaches to perform on the violin.  Martin
Foy.


Generic Title Rivington's New York Gazette 
Date 1779.09.18 
Publisher Rivington, James 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1779 
Bibliography B0042961
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