Late 18th century dances
Rococo

VI dance reconstruction conference
VAGANOVA BALLET ACADEMY
Saint-Petersburg Historical Dance Club
March, 8-10, 2013, at Vaganova academy, Zodchego Rossi, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
History & practice of social dance, its connections with scene dance is an interesting and important theme for dance researches. We'll discuss relationship between styles & dances of different countries & regions; variety of European dance cultures.
Some suggested topics:
- dance & its place in society, correlation of dance & social culture
Vaganova Ballet Academy
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St Johns Anglican Church, Constitution Avenue, Reid, Canberra, Australia

Hochverehrte Mesdames et Messieurs,
Die Hoftanzgesellschaft des Potsdamer Rokoko lädt Euch ein, mit uns einen barocken Mittsommernachtsball zu feiern. Genießt mit uns die kürzeste Nacht des Jahres mit Tanz, einem Menü mit barocken Speisen, vielerlei Vergnügungen und einem beeindruckendem Ausblick über die wunderschöne Havellandschaft bis nach Potsdam.
Der abendliche Ablauf ist wie folgt geplant:
- Einlass / Sektempfang ab 17:00 Uhr
- Entrée
- Polonaise und weitere gemeinsame Tänze
- Tanzdarbietungen durch Gäste und Gastgeber
- Abendessen 3-Gänge-Menü
Bismarckhöhe Werder
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Der Workshop umfasst ein intensives Training des Schrittmaterials aus Barock und Rokoko. Zu Musik von Johann Friedrich Fasch werden Choreographien erarbeitet, die die Charakteristika dreier unterschiedlicher Tänze (Gavotte, Air, Hornpipe) umsetzen.
Buntes Haus
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Der diesjährige workshop Barocktanz an der Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt am Main widmet sich dem Geburtstagskind Friedrich II. und seinem Geschmack in musikalischer und tänzerischer Hinsicht. Wir versuchen wieder zwei Gruppen zu machen, damit sowohl Anfänger, wie auch Fortgeschrittene in den Genuß kommen den Stil um 1750 zu erlernen. Der Kurs geht über drei 1/2 Tage und endet mit einer öffentlichen Abschlußveranstaltung in der Hochschule am Montag Abend.
Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst Frankfurt
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On April 28, 2012 you are cordially invited to dine in the beautiful Neoclassical Rooms of the Hodshon House along the river Spaarne in Haarlem. After dinner you can join a dance evening in the Neo-Gothic Aula. If you cannot dance, do not worry as the steps will be taught on the spot. You can also drink a cup of tea and find entertainment in the various rooms. We request the pleasure of your company, well dressed in the style of 1812.
Hodshon House
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L’Humor Bizzarro
intarsi di musica e danza antica
courses, concerts and workshops
11th edition – Rome (Italy) August 1st – 8th, 2012
Location: Scuola Popolare di Musica di Testaccio
- 16th and 17th Century Court Dances: Claudia Celi
- 18th Century European Countrydances: Ilaria Sainato
- 19th Century Social Dances: Paolo Di Segni
- Baroque Oboe: Angela Paletta
- Harpsichord: Christopher Stembridge
Scuola Popolare di Musica di Testaccio
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The Georgian Ball is hosted annually by Bath Minuet Company and has become a highlight of the early dance calendar.
The Guildhall in Bath continues to provide the perfect setting for this event which draws enthusiasts and practitioners of historic dance from across the UK.
A dance workshop is held on the afternoon preceding the ball for the benefit of persons wishing to attend and to assist those with perhaps less dance experience.
The Guildhall
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The ball in the French tradition of the first half of XVIII century. Numerous country dances and other popular dances alternate with dances for one pair (according to Rameau's discription).
We expect from guests to be suited in the appropriate noble dress of 1700-1770's.
The ball will take place on February 19, 2012.
Ticket cost is 1000 rubles before the ball and 1200 rubles on the ball.