Everything you ever wanted to know about
The Pennsic 42 School of (European) Dance
and then some.
Welcome!
Unto the dance community of Pennsic does THL Margherita Battistina
send warmest greetings! It is with great honor that I lead the Pennsic
School of European Dance this year.
Dance is a skill and activity that has long played an important role
in Western society, having been used for exercise, as a prescription
for various ailments, by political leaders to convey messages to their
guests, and as a display of health, vigor, prestige, marriageability,
artistism and wealth. This year, we are celebrating how dance fits is
part of the bigger picture, both historically and in our Society.
From the first Tuesday through the second Thursday, there will be
daytime classes covering all genres of dance and designed for dancers
of all experience levels. In the evenings, we will offer dancing by
request during the first week, and a series of balls that will offer
something different and celebrate a different kingdom each night of
the second week.
Mailing List
Updates and announcements about this year's Pennsic School of European Dance are being posted to both the mailing list and the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/PennsicDance).
The mailing list subscription details and archive are available on this
spiffy
webpage.
Staff List
It is a great honor to be in charge of dancing this year, but I would not
be able to accomplish anything without my capable staff:
- Dean of Pennsic School of Dance: THL Margherita Battistina (Margaret Roe)
- Deputy to the Dean: tbd
- Dance Pavilion Floor Coordinator: Lord Connor Roe
- Deputy Floor Coordinator: THL Darius the Dancer
- Daily Dance Pavilion Coordinator (Steward): Lord Gwommy Arpad
- Schedule Coordinator: Master Lorenzo Petrucci
- Youth Dance Coordinator: open
- Music Coordinator: Lord Aaron Drummond
- Web Minister: Master Gregory Blount
- Publicity Coordinator: Lady Lorita de Siena
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Classes
We will have classes every day, from Tuesday, July 23 through Thursday, August 1. There will be two tracks this year: the Youth Track and the Beginner's Track. The Youth Track runs the first week at 11 a.m., leading up to the All Ages Revel on Saturday afternoon! The Beginner's Track runs both weeks of war, but it is moving back to the afternoons this year, at 2 and 3 p.m. In addition to the Track classes, we welcome all other European dance classes of the period!
The full schedule of Classes and European Dance Activities is available here.
Musicians at Pennsic
Pennsic attracts many of the finest musicians in the Known World, to
whom we dancers are ever grateful. Lord Aaron Drummond is once again
managing the Dance Pavilion's sheet music (the Pennsic Pile) and the
wondrous musical personnel. More details about rehearsals and
opportunities for musicians will be posted as they become available.
Meet-the-Faculty Social
This year, the Pennsic School of European Dance will have a Meet-the-Faculty Social on Sunday, July 28 open to all dancers, as well as staff, teachers and revels hosts. This event provides an opportunity for students to meet this year's faculty and the people who make the Pennsic School of European Dance happen, in addition to providing another social opportunity for our faculty and experienced dancers. We encourage all to attend this event. Light refreshments will be provided and a group picture of all willing staff and teachers will be taken.
Evening Festivities
Open dancing will be offered during those evenings which precede
Opening Ceremonies, and following the abbreviated ball on the evening
of Midnight Madness. After Opening Ceremonies, the Dance Pavilion
will offer a series of divers balls and revels, each in celebration of
a different kingdom of our Society.
- Open Dancing: Tuesday, July 23 through Friday, July 26 (Monday if the floor is ready)
- All Ages Revel: Saturday, July 27, 4pm
- Cupid's Arrow: Saturday, July 27, 9pm
- Beginners' Ball, Sunday, July 28, 9pm
- English Ball: Monday, July 29, 9pm
- Grand Ball (in the Great Hall): Tuesday, July 30, 9pm
- A Ball in the Ulm Style: Wednesday, July 31, noon
- A Ball in the Style of Henri III, 1584-1585: Wednesday, July 31, 9pm (followed by Open Dancing at 10:30pm)
- 15th-Century Ball: Thursday, August 1, 9pm
All Ages Revel
Dance and be merry. This is the perfect ball for children, beginners, and experts wanting to have fun. Dances will have just enough instruction to keep everyone on the right foot. All youth in attendance require a responsible adult to be present.
Cupid's Arrow
Celebrate already being under Cupid's spell or come see if you're his
next target! There will be plenty of mixer dances for the singles,
slow dances for romancing your partner, and quick, flirty dances for
all. Between sets, enjoy the finest entertainment and refreshments
AEthelmearc has to offer, including loving choral music and a comedic
improv sketch about love. Romance abounds as Cupid lets loose his
arrows!
- Set 1: Hearts Ease, Black Alman, Amoroso, Amours, Horse's Bransle, Fiamma d'Amore, Madame Sosilia's Alman
- Set 2: Montarde Bransle, Contrapasso in Due, New Boe Peep, Piva, Dargason, Contentezzad'Amore, Belle Qui Pavanne
- Set 3: Washerwoman's Bransle, Lightly Love, Ballo del Fiore, Joyeaux Vous Donneray, OldAlman, New Alman, Saltarello
- Set 4: Candlestick Branle, Cupido, Pease Bransle, Pavan & Galliard, Hyde Park, GraccaAmorosa, Upon a Summers Day
Beginner Ball
The Beginner's Ball, held on Sunday, July 28, is your opportunity to explore the joys of dance available to all. Please join us for a ball that is open to all levels of dancers (partners and fancy garb not necessary). We will dance a lively assortment of dances from bransles to English Country to dances from the Inns of Court to some easy Italian dances. Is all this meaningless to you? Don't worry as this is a 'teaching' ball. Beginners more than welcome. Music will be provided by an open band assembled at Pennsic. We welcome musicians to join us in our celebration. In addition, there will be light refreshments available.
- Set I: Sellengers Round, Montard Bransle, Lorayne Alman, New Bo Peep, Jenny Pluck Pears
- Set II: Gathering Peasecods, Horse Branle, Black Alman, Rufty Tufty, Hearts Ease
- Set III: Annello, Washerwomans, Madame Sosilia, Piva, Chestnut, Rostiboli Gioioso
- Set IV: Upon A Summers Day, Pease Branle, Amoroso, Galliard
- Set V: Hyde Park, Belle Qui Pavanne, Gelosia, Goddesses
English Revel
Come dance your favorite English dances. From beginners to advanced, all are welcome as we dance the night away in true English fashion.
- Set 1: Sellengers Round, Grays Inn Masque, Chestnut, Earl of Essex Measure, Irish Trot, Rufty Tufty, Hearts Ease, Madam Sosilia's Alman, Goddesses, Dargasson, Scotch Cap
- Set 2: Gathering Peascods, Fine Companion, Millisons Jig, Talbott, All in a Garden Green, Picking of Sticks, Half Hannikin, Hyde Park, Jenny Pluck Pares, Lady Cullen, Lorayne Alman
- Set 3: Black Nag, Black Alman, Upon a Summers Day, If All the World were Paper, Lybens Dysonis, Bonny Bonny Broome, New Boe Peep, Grimstock, Old & New Almans, Row Well Ye Mariners, Oil of Barley
A Ball in the Ulm Style
Her Majesty, Queen Eridani Aureus of Trimaris, invites you to a midday entertainment. The ball will be like one held in 1503 in the city of Ulm, with couples choosing the dances, starting with the highest ranking guests and going all the way down the line. As at any good party, refreshments will be served.
A Ball in the Style of Henri III, 1584-1585
Come experience a ball based on one given by Henri III of France in the late 16th century. The event will feature numerous improvisational dances, such as the pavan, allemand, galliard, lavolta, and bransle. The ball will also include Mistress Felice's annual galliard competition, with prizes for the winners, and will end relatively early to allow for additional open dancing.
15th-Century Ball
Judith, Countess of the House of Drachenwald, invites all to celebrate with revelry in the style of the courts of the Sforzas, Valois, and Yorks. Master Lorenzo Petrucci shall be the master of ceremonies; music for dancing shall be provided by a talented ensemble, and the gaming tables shall be open. Allow all of your senses to be satisfied! Festivities shall begin around the ninth hour, with food and beverage for all!
Possible dances for the evening:
Leoncello, Petite Rose, Anello, Gelosia, Rostiboli, Fia Guilemina, Saltarello, Piva, Chirintina, Amoroso, Marchesana, Vito di Cholino, Danse de Cleves, Lauro, Gioliva, Cupido, Pizochara, Lybens Dysonis, Orynge (Gaita version), Petits Vriens
Previous Years
Check out the archive of previous Pennsic dance info.
Documents
Check out the archive of documents related to Dance
at Pennsic. Not ISO-9001 compliant, but close enough for the SCA.
Webbed by Gregory
Blount of Isenfir (Greg Lindahl)