Carrie Vaughn | A Princess of Spain

Published: Nov. 20, 2012, 11:03 a.m.

Catherine of Aragon, sixteen years old, danced a pavane in the Spanish style before the royal court of England. Lutes, horns, and tabors played a slow, stately tempo, to which she stepped in time. The ladies of her court, who had traveled with her from Spain, danced with her, treading circles around one another\u2014floating, graceful, without a wasted movement. Narrated by Karesa McElheny.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices