A dance card, also known as a "ball programme" or "ball book" in England, programme du bal or carnet de bal in France, and Tanzkarte in German, is used by a woman to record the names of the men with whom she intends to dance each successive dance at a formal ball. == History == Dance cards appear to have originated in the 18th century, but their use first became widespread in 19th-century Vienna, especially at the large balls during Fasching before Lent.
A dance card, also known as a "ball programme" or "ball book" in England, programme du bal or carnet de bal in France, and Tanzkarte in German, is used by a woman to record the names of the men with whom she intends to dance each successive dance at a formal ball. == History == Dance cards appear to have originated in the 18th century, but their use first became widespread in 19th-century Vienna, especially at the large balls during Fasching before Lent.
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