Handbill advertising performances by 'The Bayadères, or Indian Dancing Priestesses', to be seen at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, London. The bill is undated, but the French entrepreneur E.C. Tardivel presented the Indian dancers at the Egypian Hall in November 1838.

Printed advertisement for performances by the 'Indian Dancing Priestesses', to be seen at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, London, undated, early 19th century. Illustated with an image of an Indian dancer.

An advertisement in The Times, November 8, 1838 advertised this performance at the Egyptian Hall:

'EGYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly. M. TARDIVEL'S MORNING EXHIBITION of the BAYADERES, or Indian Dancing Priestesses, who will have the honour to present themselves at 2 o'clock. At half past 2 will be given the Toilet of Vishnu; at a quarter before 3, the Pas Melancolique; at 3, the Salute of the Rajah; at a quarter past 3, the Pas de Poignard; at half past 3, the Malapou. During the intervals of exhibiting they will promenade and converse with any lady or gentleman who may understand their language. The doors open at half past 1. Admission to the whole 1s.'

The Malapou was probably the Malapou Galop, performed to The Malapou Galop, the music composed by the Vienese composer of popular dance music Joseph Lanner (1801-1843).

Handbill advertising performances by the 'Indian Dancing Priestesses', to be seen at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, London, undated, early 19th century.

The 'Bayaderes' appeared in a number of dances, described on the handbill as 'The Toilet of Vishnu!', 'The Pas Melancolique!', The Salute of the Rajah!', 'The Pas De Poignard!', 'The Malapou' and 'The Formation of the Dove'.

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