Gregory ran the Ball.
Ball was Tuesday, Aug 11. Started 9:15 or 9:30, finished @ 12, then requests
Almost Playford Country Dances
Learn to do reconstructions of three English country dances from MS Sloan 3858 in a style related to early Playford country dances. (8/9/98, 2-4 PM, Barn) Lord Henry of Maldon
An Exercise from Ebreo for Better Dancing
Guilelmo Ebreo gives several exercises by which one might make oneself a better dancer. We will attempt to implement one of these wherein several musicians play the same dance on several instruments, and the dancers attempt to dance in a manner appropriate to the instrument.
(8/9/98, 4-6 PM, Barn) Daniele di Padola
Bassadanza
An introduction to the 15th-century Italian bassadanz repertoire; includes a number of reconstructions. (8/13/98, 11-noon, Barn) Lord Dani of the Seven Wells
The Bransles of Arbeau
A reconstruction of the various bransles presented in Arbeau‘s "Orchesography". (8/9/98, 1-2 PM, Barn) Lady Margaret
Canary
An easy arrangement of an internationally-popular 16th-century dance, unmistakably a Mating Dance
(rated PG-13). This is easy for beginning dancers, and there are optional embellishments for experienced dancers. (8/11/98, Noon-1 PM, Barn) Countess Mara
Coroso-Style Ball
Dance using the format of a high-society dance party in late 16th-century Italy. All requests, no instruction; people take turns choosing dances, and most dances are done one couple or one set at a
time. Essentially, it's a bardic circle for dancers with live music. All skill levels invited. Spectators welcome! (8/13/98, 3-5 PM, Barn) Countess Mara Kolarova
Caroso Conspiracy
Last Pennsic we planned a group project to transcribe, translate, and reconstruct Fabrito Caroso's "Il Bailarino" dance manual, published in 1581. We will discuss our progress on the translations already done. If you are interested in reconstructing dances, here‘s a chance to work on new material! (8/14/98, 3-4 PM, AS V) Gregory Blount
Catena d'Amore
What would a 16th-century Italian have made of “Turkey in the Straw"? Probably something similar to Negri's Catena d‘Amore, a fun, social dance for four couples. Previous dancing experience is nice, but Catena is not at all advanced. Come one, come all! (8/11/98, 11-noon, Barn) Master Sion Andreas
Dance Games
Poaching is period! Learn two period dances, La Caccia and Il Piantone. These are light, fun games, meant to amuse and not to be serious. Anyone can do them and enjoy them. All ages, genders, skill
levels, and shoe sizes welcome! (8/11/98, 10-11 AM, Barn) Master Sion Andreas
Dances Commonly Done Every Evening in the Barn
An assortment of period dances done each evening in the Barn. Time permitting, this will include English
Country, bransles, Italian, etc. (8/11/98, 1-2 PM, Barn) Lady Alina Foxwood
Dancing at the Inns of Court
The "Inns of Court" manuscripts were written between 1570 and 1675. They describe the dances done in the Inns of Court, a group of buildings in London used by trial lawyers. This class provides a "shoes-on" introduction to the dances (Almans, Measures, and Pavanes). (8/12/98, 10-11 AM, Barn) Gregory Blount
Early Italian Dances, Level I
The basic steps and dance forms, as well as four of the easiest and most popular balli (Petit Vriens, Gelosia, Anello, Rostiboli). For beginners. (8/9/98, 11 AM – 1 PM, Barn) Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro
Early Italian Dances, Level II
Reviews the basic steps with a greater emphasis on ornamentation. Five balli (Leoncello, Vita di Cholino, Mercantia, Pizocara or Colonesse, and the version of Rostiboli for three dancers) will be taught, using these dances to examine the prevalent figures and concentrating on the interaction between dancers. Beginners are welcome, but may find the class progresses very fast. (8/10/98, 11 AM – 1 PM, Barn) Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro
Early Italian Dances, Repertoire
For dancers familiar with early Italian dance. Students should know how to do the basic 15th-century steps (sempio, doppio, ripresa, piva, saltarello, etc.) About four dances will be taught, probably including Tesara, the version of Belreguardo for three dancers, Fia Guielmina (B), and Riunione (a bassadanza choreographed by the teacher). (8/12/98, 11 AM – 1 AM, Barn) Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro
Engl. Country Dance Pattern Analysis
A presentation of the patterns and organization of figures in English Country Dances. With the Step Vocabulary, and understanding the common patterns, students will be able to do unfamiliar dances as they are called. Great preparation for evening dancing in the Barn. (8/13/98, 1-3 PM, Barn) Lady
Isabel D Triana
Engl. Country Dance Step Vocabulary
An introduction to the figure elements used in English Country Dance. By learning the common building blocks of English Country Dances, you will be able to pick up unfamiliar dances quickly. (8/12/98, 2-4 PM, Barn) Lady Isabel D Triana
Experiments in English Country Dance
The instructor will teach four of his original choreographies and explain the processes used in their creation, including the decisions when, how (and why) to "bend the rules“, inventing or adapting
moves to keep new dances fresh, and "pushing the envelope" while remaining true to the feel and spirit of the form. Recommended for intermediate to advanced dancers interested in unusual choreographies or for those with an interest in creating new choreography. (8/11/98, 2-4 PM, Barn) Lord Dafydd Arth
Fifteenth-Century Italian Dances: Another Tradition
Two 15th-century Italian dances (Lauro and Leoncello Vecchio) based on reconstructions done by Dr. Ingrid Brainard. The sources are ambiguous, so various researchers have differing interpretations. These steps look somewhat different from those spreading through the SCA in recent years. Beginners welcome. (8/12/98, 1-2 PM, Barn) Countess Mara Kolarova
The Finer Points of Brawling
Style and technique for late sixteenth-century French bransles, including variations to do if you get bored with the basics. (8/10/98, 2-4 PM, Barn) Lord Henry of Maldon
Grace; Style in English Country Dance
Intended for intermediate dancers, but all are welcome. The dance "Chestnut" will be taught as an example with the remaining class time spent polishing the performance to make it more graceful.
(8/10/98, 1-2 PM, Barn) Lord Antoine de Bayonne
How to Run a Coroso-style Ball
Discussion of how to run a more-or-less authentic late-16th-century Italian dance party at an SCA event. Class will assemble in the Barn as the Caroso-style Ball ends and move to the class site approximately 10 minutes later. (8/13/98, 5-6 PM, AS I) Countess Mara Kolarova
Introduction to Arbeau’s Bransle (With Ornamentation)
A "shoes-on" introduction to Arbeau‘s "Orchesography", a French dance manual from 1589. Dances range from the simple and fun to the very athletic and fun. We will look at some of the ornamentation
Arbeau suggests for advanced dancers wishing to show off (8/11/98, 4-5 PM, Barn) Gregory Blount
Introduction to Galliards
This is what the young and spry danced when the old, married folk went off to bed. A "shoes-on" introduction to the galliard. Knights! Your squires will learn balance if they learn to dance the galliard!
(8/13/98, 10-11 AM, Barn) Gregory Blount
Midair’s Dance Menagerie
A random assortment of personal favorites of the instructor. These are dances done in the evening at the Barn. No experience necessary! (8/10/98, 10-11 AM, Barn) Lord Midair MacCormaic
Playford Revisited
Re-construction of a few Playford danses you may have seen before in a different form. (8/8/98, Noon-2 PM, Barn) Lord Henry of Maldon
Rostiboli as a Performance Piece
Examines the concept of arranging and blocking social dances for performance purposes. Uses the Ballo Rostiboli arranged as a performance piece for four couples. Previous knowledge of the dance is helpful. While theory will be discussed, the class concentrates on teaching the performance arrangement (8/13/98, Noon – 1 PM, Barn) Master Sion Andreas
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