Dance Classes

For decades, Hamilton Hall was a popular location for education in dance and decorum.

Dancing the Night Away: The History of Social Dance in Salem

This booklet, written by William D. Moore, was published in 1990 by the Essex Institute to accompany an exhibition. Unsurprisingly, there are many references to Hamilton Hall.

A Waxed Floor in Salem

In a 1908 issue of New England Magazine, Charles Fessenden Nichols (grandson of Hamilton Hall's 1820-1835 treasurer George Nichols) wrote about his daughter's dance performance and his own memories of childhood lessons. We hope you enjoy "A Waxed Floor in Salem."