Intermediates

Gesellschaftstanz geboren im 19. Jahrhundert - Ballroom dances of the 19th century

Schwerpunkt in diesem Jahr: Paartanz in der Quadrille, choreografierte & geführte freie Paartänze - This year’s focus will be on couple dances in quadrilles, choreographed dances, lead and follow in free dances

En 1518, il y a donc tout juste 500 ans, le château d’Amboise fut le théâtre de festivités grandioses à l’occasion du baptême du Dauphin François (fils aîné de François Ier) et du mariage du neveu du pape, Laurent II de Médicis. Ces rendez-vous exceptionnels, ou s’invitèrent les plus hauts enjeux diplomatiques, réunirent autour du roi tous les dignitaires de haut rang du royaume et les ambassadeurs des cours princières européennes.       

They say, if you want to see European Russia you should go to St. Petersburg

but if you want to feel a truly Russian spirit you can feel it only in Moscow.

Il Brando - eine interessante Tanzform für mehrere Tänzer.

1300h-1700h   £10 

Workshop on English dance and its music from the Tudor period (approximately 16th century). All abilities welcome, but the day is designed particularly for people new to historical dance and music. 

You don't need a partner, nor costume, nor previous experience. You should wear loose comfortable clothing and flexible footwear. You can choose to dance or to play (any portable acoustic instrument). Music will be provided for those who can read it. 

1100h-1300h workshop: English dancing around 1630. £8. 

1330h-1430h lecture: English social and political views of dance in the early 17th century. £5. 

Led by Dr Anne Daye, Director of Research and Education, Historical Dance Society; with members of Herts Early Dance Group. No previous experience necessary; a pleasant and interesting day for everyone, in a fine English mansion and gardens. 

Tickets from the Forty Hall website. 

The annual HDS summer school this features The Lords Masque of 1613: an exploration of performance in dance and music, led by specialist tutors. There are dance coures and a musician's course.

It takes place at Stonyhurst College, near Preston in England from 5th - 12th August, and is a special opportunity to gain insight into the realization of Campion's text and the surviving music.

www.historicaldance.org.uk