Though slave owners initially allowed dances, this ended in 1688 out of fear that the slaves might plan a rebellion at such festivities. The same 1630 law also prohibited the use of drums and horns, which were feared might be used as communication to facilitate slave rebellions.
The initial allowance of dances was revoked in 1688 due to fears that slaves might plot a rebellion during such events, mirroring the prohibition of drums and horns in 1630, which was also intended to prevent communication for slave rebellions.