Summer courses dance "Commedia dell'Arte" in Italy with Ricardo Barros

The tutors of Accademia Amsterdam invite lovers of baroque dance to an exciting summer course dedicated to baroque chamber music and dance. Particular attention is paid to the overall interpretation of the early baroque period up to classicism. Dance classes are given by tutor Ricardo Barros and involve tecniques, warming up and style.

Accademia Amsterdam will treat participants with an inspiring performance in the beautiful "Palazzo della Penna" The course is taking place in the Istituto Musicale “G. Frescobaldi”, located in the medieval centre of Perugia. Partecipants present themselves on the last afternoon in a magnificent historical hall.

This year, the typical Italian “Commedia dell’Arte” theatre serves as a source of inspiration for music, dance and visual arts.

Who can attend?

Courses are open to all dancers, singers and instrumentalists, whether you are experienced or intermediate. Participants of all ages can apply, from moderately advanced amateurs to college of music students. We organise additional master-classes for participants who would like to obtain individual coaching in technique and style. The experienced tutors of Accademia Amsterdam will coach dancers, singers, winds, strings and keyboard players of both modern and historic instruments. Individuals are welcome as well as ensembles.

We organise separate baroque dance workshops and master classes for dancers, accompanied by instrumentalists.

Teachers (who bring in their students) can follow advanced interpretation workshops at an advantageous rate. We offer Italian (music) students an attractive discount.