17th century dance is a field of academic inquiry dedicated to the historical study and reconstruction of dance practices and theories originating from the period spanning 1600 to 1699. This research investigates specific dance genres (including court, theatrical, and social dances), their choreographic structures, performance contexts, notation systems, musical relationships, and socio-cultural functions across various European regions, relying on primary source analysis and interdisciplinary methodologies to illuminate historical performance practices and their significance within the era's cultural landscape.