| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 13:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Two 15th C. Italian Balli | Come learn two 15th C. Italian Balli - Amoroso Isghardo and Bialte di Castilia, where the music at least gives you hints as to what to do! |
| 14:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Absolute Beginner Dance | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 15:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Focused Beginner Dance: Bransles (Brawls) | This class will introduce the joys of dance in sixteenth century France, from a beginner's perspective. A good continuation from the absolute beginner class, or to learn a new form of dance! |
| 16:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Nonesuch Yet Again | How many variations on Nonesuch do you know? Want to learn one that actually follows the original instructions? Here's your chance! |
| 17:00 | Judith de Northumbria | La Fia Guilemina – a new reconstruction | This is a beautiful 15th c. piece for two that will allow you and a (hopefully likable) partner to display grace and passion on the floor. This class is aimed at experienced dancers looking for a challenge.. |
| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 11:00 | Gregory Blount | The Steps of 16th Century Italian Dance | Listen as I compare the step constructions of Caroso, Negri, and Santucci, then argue with me about the consequences. Don't we have it all wrong? Why didn't anyone tell me this stuff before now? |
| 12:00 | Judith de Northumbria | 15th Century Folk Dance: Saltarello and Piva (A Pennnsic Ball Dance) | This class covers the practice of two of the more popular improvised dance forms of not only Italy, but of Spain and France. No choreographies to remember, just pure, simple fun. For beginners and experienced dancers. |
| 13:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Two 15th C. Italian Bassedanze | Come learn two 15th C. Italian bassedanze - Allesandresca and Corona: learn how to dance when the music doesn't tell you want to do! |
| 14:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Absolute Beginner Dance | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 15:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Focused Beginner Dance: 16th c. English dance | This class will introduce the joys of dance in sixteenth century England, from a beginner's perspective. A good continuation from the absolute beginner class, or to learn a new form of dance! |
| 16:00 | Henry of Maldon | Did You Know This About Branles? | Branles are often taught to beginners, but what you learned as a beginner might be missing something. This class is for those who would like to know the rest of the story. |
| 17:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Menage a trois: Hope springs eternal... | This class will cover the dance Spero, a lovely 15th c. threesome which proves that men never relinquish hope. Steps shall be reviewed, but class is aimed at intermediate to advanced dancers. (Repeats on Wed. 5th) |
| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 11:00 | Darius the Dancer | Bransles: Location, Location, Location | Many bransles take their name from the countries where they are customarily danced. In this class, we'll look at the Bransle of Poitou, the Scottish Bransles, and the Trihory of Brittany. (and possibly Arbeau's Maltese Bransle, even though it is a Mimed bransle) No experience necessary. |
| 12:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Unfamiliar versions of familiar 15th C. dances | The period manuscripts give different versions of several very familiar dances. I'll teach a variation of Amoroso, as well as a 3-person Rostiboli Gioioso. |
| 13:00 | Henry of Maldon | Playford by Request | Ask for any dance from The English Dancing-Master by John Playford, and I will either teach it or have a reason why not. |
| 14:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Absolute Beginner Dance | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 15:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Focused Beginner Dance: Bassedanse | This class will introduce the joys of a slow, fliratious dance style, from a beginner's perspective. A good continuation from the absolute beginner class, or to learn a new form of dance! |
| 16:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Low, slow and flirtatious: Gioliva | This is a lovely, yet relatively short dance, a duo that offers you a chance to get close to your partner. 15th c. steps, styling and cultural tidbits will be discussed. |
| 17:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Ball Prep | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 18:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Bella Gioiosa - I mean the one from Il Ballarino | Come learn the 16th C. Italian cascarda Bella Gioiosa reconstructed out of Il Ballarino, and show off how learned you are to your friends! (Repeats.) |
| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 11:00 | Sion Andreas o Wynedd | Yes, You Can Dance! | If you're upright and can move, we can make you into a 16th century dancer. This class will initiate you into the mysteries of the pavane, several bransles and maybe even the allemande. (25 handouts, 25 cents.) |
| 12:00 | Diana Alene Tregirtse | English Country Dance - Three Couple Dances | Grounded in the basic concepts, will include Millison's Jigg, Scotch Cap, Whirligig, Grimstock, Mayden Lane, Boatman and Ole Mole. All level dancers welcome. (2 hours) |
| 14:00 | Maurin Lessault | Absolute Beginner Dance | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 15:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Focused Beginner Dance: English Country | This class will introduce the joys of English Country dance, from a beginner's perspective. A good continuation from the absolute beginner class, or to learn a new form of da nce! |
| 16:00 | Felice Debbage | New to You--Three-Couple Dances from Early Playford | Fun three-couple dances less frequently done by SCAdians. Shepherd's Holiday/Labor in Vain (1651), The Night-Piece/The Shaking of the Sheets (1651), and Woodycock/The Green Man (1652). |
| 17:00 | Henry of Maldon | English Revel Prep | Are you ready to revel? Let's do some last-minute practice so that we can get more dances done this evening. |
| 18:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Reconstructing Newcastle | Newcastle tends to give reconstructors - not to mention dancers - fits. I think I've solved this, so come learn my version. Discussion of reconstruction decisions will follow. |
| 21:00 | Henry of Maldon | An English Revel | Come to the English Revel, at which shall be done divers sorts of Dances that are known in England, to music by Istanpitta. Besides Dancing, we will, as the Bard says, `have a trifling foolish Banquet towards' (4 hours) |
| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 10:00 | Lorenzo Petrucci | Easy ECDs: Hit and Miss, Millison's Jegge | Tired of the same old two- and three-couple English country dances? These two are great for beginners, but haven't already been done to death. |
| 11:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Two 15th C. Italian Bassedanze | Come learn two 15th C. Italian bassedanze - Allesandresca and Corona: learn how to dance when the music doesn't tell you want to do! |
| 12:00 | Dunstan Bramblette | Italian 101 | Amoroso, Gelosia, Ballo di Fiori |
| 13:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Low, slow and flirtatious: Lauro (a Pennsic Ball Dance) | Come learn this gem of a dance composed by none other than Lorenzo de Medici. A perfect way to hone your dancing skills for the Pennsic Ball. For beginner and experienced dancers; all steps will be taught, and ornamentation. |
| 14:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Absolute Beginner Dance | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 15:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Focused Beginner: 15th c. English Dance | Come learn the joys of dances from Lancastrian England. All steps will be taught! |
| 16:00 | Henry of Maldon | Early Progressive English Country Dance | We will be doing dances using the old styles of progression, which are not what you may have learned in Hole in the Wall. |
| 17:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Beginner's Ball Prep | “I am not a dancer.” The Beginners Ball is your opportunity to explore the joys of dance available to all. Join us on Sunday August 2 at 9 pm for a ball that is open to all levels of dancers. Don’t worry - you CAN dance at this ball. All dances will be taught. |
| 18:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Nonesuch Yet Again | How many variations on Nonesuch do you know? Want to learn one that actually follows the original instructions? Here's your chance! |
| 19:00 | Philip White | KWDS Bid Meeting | Come help us discuss where KWDS is going to be in 2011. Or 2010. Or 2012. |
| 21:00 | Sonya | Beginner's Ball | A ball featuring dances suitable for the beginning dancer. (4 hours) |
| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 10:00 | Diana Alene Tregirtse | English Country Dance - Square Dances | Grounded in the basic concepts, will include Hit & Miss, Green Garters, Hyde Park, Chelsea Reach, Newcastle and Fain I would if I could. All level dancers welcome. (2 hours) |
| 12:00 | Lorenzo Petrucci | Gracca Amorosa Revisited | Come learn how this lively and popular cascarda can be done in very tight quarters. |
| 13:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Low, slow and flirtatious: Cupido | The title says it all. How can one go wrong with a dance entitled `Cupid'? A short, sweet piece that will afford you plenty of partner contact. All steps will be reviewed, but dance experience is recommended. Ornamentation and styling briefly discussed. 15th c. |
| 14:00 | Lorita deSiena | Beginner's English Country Dance | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 15:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Focused Beginner Dance: 16th c. Italian | This class will introduce the joys of sixteenth century Italian dance, from a beginner's perspective. A good continuation from the absolute beginner class, or to learn a new form of dance! |
| 16:00 | Sion Andreas o Wynedd | A Mess o'Measures | When English law students weren't hitting the books, they were encouraged to dance to make their minds more fit for their studies. This class will introduce you to a few dances of this school--and a few in the style of. (25 handouts, 25 cents.) |
| 17:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Ball Prep | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 18:00 | Judith de Northumbria | A Ball from 1503 | Come and learn about a different type of ball, given in 1503 in honour of the royal progress of the Archduke of Austria. Primary source will be discussed, and the ball format will be practiced. Preparation for the Queen's Ball! |
| 21:00 | Eridani Aureus | Mostly Pre-1603 Revel |
Her Royal Majesty Eridani, the Celestial Queen of Trimaris, invites you
to join together at the River of Stars Ball on Monday Evening at 9pm.
There will be brilliant and comely dancers because you all will be there
in attendance. Delightful music will accompany as provided by the
finest musicians from across the lands as led by Baron Octavio de
Flores. Baroness Mairi Celidh, a Laurel in the cooking arts, shall be
tempting us with edible treats during those occasions when we pause to
reflect upon the spectacle rather join the action. Honorable Lord
Edwardus the Wise will be your dance master for the evening, a man who
will convince you that dancing is the most desirable way to spend your
night. Star Quality Starters Set: Ballo del Fiore, Black Alman, Belfiore, Gelosia, Petit Riens. The Queen’s Easy Listening Favorites Set: Queen’s Alman, Anello, Amoroso, Black Nag, Rufty Tufty/Heart’s Ease. The Master Octavio de Flores Set: Scottish Bransle, Newcastle, Danse de Cleves, Rostiboli Goioso, Bouree Valse to Tordion. The I Love Pennsic Dance Set: Bizzaria de Amore, Contentezza de Amore, Graca Amorosa, Villanella, Bela Giosia. The Late Night Wild Set: Chirantana, Gathering Peascods, Le Bens Dystonys (HRM Judith’s Version), Saltarello with abandon, Lorraine Alman.
|
| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 10:00 | Lorenzo Petrucci | Gateway Caroso: Villanella, Contrapasso in Due | The 16th century Italian repertoire is not all mincing feet and crunchy choreography. Get your feet wet with a couple of easy dances. |
| 11:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Belregardo - three dances in one | Come learn a very easy 15th C. Italian dance you can do three different ways to the exact same music! |
| 12:00 | Judith de Northumbria | La Fia Guilemina – a new reconstruction | This is a beautiful 15th c. piece for two that will allow you and a (hopefully likable) partner to display grace and passion on the floor. This class is aimed at experienced dancers looking for a challenge.. |
| 13:00 | Judith de Northumbria | 15th Century Folk Dance: Chirintana (A Pennsic Ball Dance) | This class covers a widely popular dance that seems itself to exhibit several of the elements of later English Country Dances, such as the hays in La Trenchmore. For complete beginners as well as experienced dancers. |
| 14:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Absolute Beginner Dance | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 15:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Focused Beginner Dance: Bassa Danza | This class will introduce the joys of a slow, fliratious dance style, from a beginner's perspective. A good continuation from the absolute beginner class, or to learn a new form of dance! |
| 16:00 | Jane Milford | Flirting and Flourishing in English Country Dances | This class is for individuals who like English Country Dancing, but want to learn how to bring their dancing to the next level with flirting and flourishing. |
| 17:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Ball Prep | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 18:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Bella Gioiosa - I mean the one from Il Ballarino | Come learn the 16th C. Italian cascarda Bella Gioiosa reconstructed out of Il Ballarino, and show off how learned you are to your friends! (Repeats.) |
| 21:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Grand Ball | The annual Grand Ball. Wear your finest and come ready to dance all night! (Barn) (4 hours) |
| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 9:00 | Diana Alene Tregirtse | English Country Dance - Longways Dances | Grounded in the basic concepts, will include Nonesuch, Spanish Gypsy, Bobbing Joe, A Health to Betty, Soldier's Life and Skellemesago. All level dancers welcome. (2 hours) |
| 11:00 | Alina of Foxwood | More Cascarde Please | CarosoÕs Cascarde are delightfully fun and lively 16th Century Italian dances. High five your partner in Maraviglia d'Amore, which is both an excellent performance piece and a playful social dance. Spin with joy in Alta Regina, a relatively short and easy to learn Cascarda. Familiarity with 16th Century Italian steps is helpful. |
| 12:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Menage a trois: Hope springs eternal... | This class will cover the dance Spero, a lovely 15th c. threesome which proves that men never relinquish hope. Steps shall be reviewed, but class is aimed at intermediate to advanced dancers. (Repeat of Fri 30th class) |
| 13:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Low, slow and flirtatious: Gioliva | This is a lovely, yet relatively short dance, a duo that offers you a chance to get close to your partner. 15th c. steps, styling and cultural tidbits will be discussed. |
| 14:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Absolute Beginner Dance | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 15:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Focused Beginner Dance: 16th c. English dance | This class will introduce the joys of dance in sixteenth century England, from a beginner's perspective. A good continuation from the absolute beginner class, or to learn a new form of dance! |
| 16:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Queen's Ball | Judith, by God's Grace Queen of Drachenwald, invites all and sundry to attend a Queen's Ball in the style of the 1503 ball in Ulm. Eat, dance, drink and be merry! (see class entitled A Ball from 1503) (2 hours) |
| 18:00 | Felice Debbage | Longways for as Many as Won't-- Three New ProtocontraDances | Come dance the early protocontradance in longways fashion-- now with 20% less dancing! All kidding aside, these fun dances bring flirtation and socialization to theforefront of English country dancing. A Health to Betty (1651), Paul's Steeple/The Duke of Norfolk (1651), and Stanes Morris(1651). |
| 21:00 | ? | Marketplace Parade? |
| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 9:00 | Jane Milford | The Ins and Outs of Heys | This class focuses on heys in English Country Dances. Come learn dances that include several types of heys, including: straight, arching, and handed. |
| 10:00 | Lorenzo Petrucci | Longways To Go: Chestnut, Scotch Cap | These English country dances, both for three couples, are a laid back and relaxing treat. |
| 11:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Flirtatious foursomes: Legiadra | This dance, `The fair maid', constitutes a scintillating ballet of passion and grace in which flirtation ensues, but fidelity ultimately triumphs! Aimed at experienced dancers.. |
| 12:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Fast and flirtatious: Pizochara | Yes, the Italian peninsula enjoyed longways set dances in the 15th c., with hays and all of the fun that an English dance has, and more! Some dance experience recommended, but all steps will be taught.. |
| 13:00 | Judith de Northumbria | Lombardy Longways: Colonesse | Yes, the Italian peninsula enjoyed longways set dances in the 15th c., with hays and all of the fun that an English dance has, and more! Some dance experience recommended, but all steps will be taught.. |
| 14:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Absolute Beginner Dance | You have never danced before? This is the class for you! Will start from the very basics and go from there. Learn one of the oldest forms of social interaction - dance! |
| 15:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Focused Beginner Dance: 15th c. Italian | This class will introduce the joys of flirtatious fifteenth century Italian dance, from a beginner's perspective. A good continuation from the absolute beginner class, or to learn a new form of dance! |
| 16:00 | Alina of Foxwood | Bella Gioiosa, or Jousting Anyone? | Looking for a happy, energetic, bouncy Italian dance? Come learn Bella Gioiosa (from Caroso, Il Ballarino (1581)), a Cascarda for 3 dancers. It's more fun than you can shake a stick at with its playful jousting figure! Familiarity with 16th Century Italian steps is helpful. |
| 17:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Two 15th C. Italian Balli | Come learn two 15th C. Italian Balli - Amoroso Isghardo and Bialte di Castilia, where the music at least gives you hints as to what to do! |
| 18:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Reconstructing Newcastle | Newcastle tends to give reconstructors - not to mention dancers - fits. I think I've solved this, so come learn my version. Discussion of reconstruction decisions will follow. |
| 21:00 | Judith de Northumbria | A 15th Century Revel | Upon the 6th of August, the feast of the Transfiguration, Judith, Queen of Drachenwald, invites all to revel in the dances from the courts of Burgundy, Lancaster and Sforza. Festivities shall begin around the ninth hour, with food and beverage for all. (4 hours) |
| SchedTime | Teacher | Class Name | Description |
| 10:00 | Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Unfamiliar versions of familiar 15th C. dances | The period manuscripts give different versions of several very familiar dances. I'll teach a variation of Amoroso, as well as a 3-person Rostiboli Gioioso. |
| 11:00 | Henry of Maldon | Naughty Courtly Dances | In the absence of documentation for period lap dancing technique, we will be doing huggy and kissy dances instead. |
| 12:00 | Jane Milford | Origins of the 'Playford' Dances Round Table | This round table discussion focuses on the origins of the dances that were published by John Playford, and shows literary references tracing several of them back into SCA period. (2 hours) |
| 14:00 | Pennsic Dance Staff | Dance Floor Tear Down | Help us disassemble the floor. Power drills needed... we have plenty of electricity. |