19th century

"Gemeine oder gesellschaftliche Tänz sind zum gesellschaftlichen Vergnügen erfunden worden; deswegen müssen sie auch so beschaffen seyn, daß Personen, die sich kein Hauptgeschäft aus der Tanzkunst machen, dieselben lernen können. Sie kommen darin überein, daß zwei, und mehrere Personen, gemeinschaftlich nach einer kurzen Melodie, die in Bewegung (Takt) ihren eigenen bestimmten Karakter hat, nach bestimmten Figuren eine bestimmte Anzahl zusammengesetzter Schritte machen, und diese so lange wiederholen, als sie Lust dazu haben." (Tanzmeister Mädel im Jahr 1805)

Discover the diverse world of early dance and experience the connection between movement, music, and beauty through time at this Midsummer Early Dance and Music Virtual Festival!

Midsummer Eve is one of the spirit nights of the year, when the boundaries between the worlds are the thinnest. Let’s use this magic to travel in time! Though science says it is impossible we will use dance & music as our time travel machine. During this virtual Festival we celebrate the longest day of the year with music and dance from 15th to 20th centuries.

19th edition – Rome (Italy) July 25 – August 2, 2020

L'Humor Bizzarro

Early Music & Dance courses managed by
Il Teatro della Memoria
(Directors: Claudia Celi and Andrea Toschi)

Spring Grand Ball at Palazzo Pucci

19th Century Ball 

20.3.2021, Palazzo Pucci

Via de’ Pucci 2, Firenze 

Società di Danza Firenze organizes the Spring Grand Ball at Palazzo Pucci, a 19th Century Grand  Ball in the marvellous historic Palazzo Pucci in the heart of Florence.

Waltzes, quadrilles, polka and mazurkas, contredanse and marches, galop and country dances.

The ball will take place in the Salone di Apollo and Sala di Paride in the special ancient Palazzo Pucci.

Christmas Ball

19th Century Ball 

8.12.2019, Villa Viviani

Via G.  D'Annunzio 230, Firenze 

Società di Danza Firenze organizes a christmas 19th Century Grand  Ball in the beautiful Villa Viviani  

Waltzes, quadrills, polka and mazurkas, contredanse and marches, Scottish country dances.

The ball will take place in the charming ancient salon of Villa Viviani.

The historical villa has also a beautiful italian garden with a scenographic view of the City  

The buffet will be served at the of the Ball.

Gran Ballo della Seta 2020, Pisa

19th Century Grand Ball 

26.4.2020, Villa della Seta di Corliano

San Giuliano Terme (Pisa)

Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza organizes anreconstruction of a 19th Cenntury grand Ball in the marvellious historical Villa Agostini della Seta di Corliano, close to Pisa.

Quadrilles, waltz, polka and mazurkas, contredanse and marches, Scottish country dance and aglio.

The ball will take place in the elegant and charming main salon with ancient frescoes of Villa della Seta di Corliano.

28th Easter School of 19th century dance and Scottish Country Dance - Società di Danza

Friday, 10 April  - Monday 13 April 2020

Castel San Pietro (Bologna), Italy

Società di Danza

Director: F. Mòllica, S. Balsamo

With the participation as guest teacher of Rachel Shankland (RSCDS)

Live music for Scottish Country Dance classes and Scottish Party by Ian Robertson (violin) and Andrew Nolan (piano)

The traditional Easter School of the Società di Danza this year will be in Castel San Pietro (Bo).

The Ball
Pleasure - Power - Politics
1600 - 1900

The ball, a universal social phenomenon, whether at princely courts, civic festivities or private celebrations, has many new facets across the centuries.