| When | Duration | Where | Name | Instructor | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-02 12:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Gracca Amorosa for Beginners | Lady Rebecca da Firenze | Come learn Gracca Amorosa, one of the most popular 16th-C cascarde. Dancers of all ages welcome. Prior dance experience helpful but not required. |
| 08-02 13:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: 15th-Century Italian C | Lady Helena Hrolfsdottir | Never danced before? No problem! Start with basic steps and patterns, and then learn fun, simple dances from 15th-century Italy. |
| 08-02 14:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Creative Anachronism in English Country Dance | Lord Hakon Hrafnsson | Part of SCA is "Creative." Lord Hakon will discuss the process he went through creating three new English Country Dances this year, including considerations of music and dance steps. Then we will learn them as time allows. |
| 08-02 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Nail the Hey | Lord Hakon Hrafnsson | One of the more confusing steps in English Country Dance, especially for new dancers, is the Hey. Come learn how to nail it every time. We'll walk through 3-person heys, 4-person heys, and heys in the round, with and without hands. Then we will learn Grimstock, which has 3 different types of heys. |
| 08-03 11:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Canary, with Training Wheels | Countess Mara Kolarova | The Canary is a 16th-century dance with swagger and foot-stamping. I will teach a simplified pattern that will let you start having fun with it. |
| 08-03 12:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: English Country | Lord Richard de Troyes | Simple English Country Dances are a great introduction to period dance. All steps and patterns for several dances will be taught; no partner required. |
| 08-03 13:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: 15th-Century Italian | Lord Richard de Troyes | Never danced before, or afraid to try Italian steps? All steps and patterns for several simple and popular dances will be taught; no partner required. |
| 08-03 14:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Belicha | Lord Maurin Lessault | Belicha is an original choreography by Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro, approximating the style of Italian dance from ca. 1400. |
| 08-03 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Four-Couple English Country Dance | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | My favorite ECDs are for four couples in a square, and feature beautiful floor patterns rather than complicated steps. We'll cover Hyde Park, Faine I Would If I Could, and Dull Sir John. No experience required, but it helps. |
| 08-03 16:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Chiara Stella | Lady Rebecca da Firenze | Come learn Chiara Stella, a lovely cascarda from Il Ballarino! Dancers of all ages welcome. This is an advanced class. |
| 08-04 02:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: Pavan and Galliard | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | All beginner dancers welcome! Learn how to walk (and jump!) with style and rhythm, then use these skills for improvised dances of the 16th century. |
| 08-04 09:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance for Children/Families | Lord Richard de Troyes | Some simple steps and dances will be taught to introduce children of all ages and their families to period European dancing. No experience needed. |
| 08-04 10:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Whose Partner Am I Anyway? | THL Gianna Vettori | Why settle for dancing with one partner when you can dance with both! Learn three fun, flirty, and fickle four-person Playford dances including Rufty Tufty, Heart's Ease, and Cuckolds All in A Row. Basic ECD steps will be reviewed. Beginner plus. |
| 08-04 12:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: 15th-Century Italian | Master Lorenzo Petrucci | Never danced before? No problem! This class starts with basic steps and patterns, then teaches fun, simple dances from 15th-century Italy. No partners required. |
| 08-04 12:00 | 0.75 | Kempe's Sign (B07) | Nine Days Wonder: Day 1 | Mistress Felice Debbage | We are re-enacting William Kempe's famous "Nine Days Wonder"! Kempe was an actor who worked with Shakespeare and who danced 100 km from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt in 1602. Dance 5 out of 9 days and receive a souvenir token! Check the book/web for start locations. We dance at noon each day.Today: Dancing tour of the Highlands (B-block). Start location: Corner of Tours and Agincourt (B07). End location: Same. |
| 08-04 13:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: English Country | THL Henry of Maldon | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with basic steps and patterns, and then teach simple English Country Dances. |
| 08-04 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Easy ECD for All Experience Levels | THL Henry of Maldon | Not only a beginner class, this is for anyone who would like to learn English Country Dance as reconstructed directly from Playford, and not necessarily as done in current tradition. Includes Gathering Peascods, Half Hannikin, Sellenger's Round. |
| 08-04 16:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Joy and Jealousy | Lord Dunstan Bramblette | We'll run through two Italian pieces, Bizzaria D'Amore and Contrapasso En Due. |
| 08-04 17:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | All About Branles | THL Henry of Maldon | For those who have some orientation to Arbeau's branles, we'll be going over as much information about as many branles as we can get to in one class. |
| 08-05 09:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Children's Dance: Branles and More! | Lady Rebecca da Firenze | It's never too early to learn to dance! Come learn dances fun for all ages. This class will have a focus on branles, both miming and tangle, but will include other dances as time allows! Parents are welcome and, indeed, encouraged to attend. For children under 12, Pennsic rules require a responsible adult to accompany them. |
| 08-05 10:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | The English Dancing Master | THL sionn, the lost | John Playford's "The English Dancing Master" describes a plethora of fun dances generally identified as English Country Dances. Intended for two or more couples, they are easy to learn and fun to dance. |
| 08-05 11:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Three 15th-Century Italian Dances | THL sionn, the lost | Petit Rose, Rostiboli Gioiosa, and Amoroso are among the most commonly danced 15th-century Italian dances at SCA balls. Fun and flirtatious, they offer couples the opportunity to express and enjoy themselves. |
| 08-05 12:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: Absolute Beginner | Master Lorenzo Petrucci | Never danced before? This is the class for you! We’ll start from the very basics and soon you'll be on your way to the ball! No partners required. |
| 08-05 12:00 | 0.75 | Kempe's Sign (B07) | Nine Days Wonder: Day 2 | Mistress Felice Debbage | We are re-enacting William Kempe's famous "Nine Days Wonder"! Kempe was an actor who worked with Shakespeare and who danced 100 km from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt in 1602. Dance 5 out of 9 days and receive a souvenir token! Check the book/web for start locations. We dance at noon each day.Today: Dancing tour across the Battlefield, up Battle Rd. to Dagan's Dell. Start location: Corner of Tours and Agincourt (B07). Stop location: (N22) |
| 08-05 13:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: Branles | THL Henry of Maldon | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with basic steps and patterns, and then introduce you to fun branles from 16th-century France. |
| 08-05 14:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Nail the Hey | Lord Hakon Hrafnsson | One of the more confusing steps in English Country Dance, especially for new dancers, is the Hey. Come learn how to nail it every time. We'll walk through 3-person heys, 4-person heys, and heys in the round, with and without hands. Then we will learn Grimstock, which has 3 different types of heys. |
| 08-05 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Advanced Playford | Lord Ari Thorbrandsson | Learn some of the most challenging Playford dances for three couples! Depending on time, selections include Step Stately, Jack Pudding, Greenwood. |
| 08-05 16:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Trios by Domenico da Piacenza | Duchess Duchessa Diana Alene Tregirtse | Covers several exciting dances for three people by Domenico including Jupiter, Belfiore, Leoncello Novo and possibly others. |
| 08-05 17:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Connecting with Your Partner | Lord Ari Thorbrandsson | Come learn how to use weight, balance, tension, and nonverbal cues so that you never feel alone on the dance floor. Beginners encouraged. |
| 08-05 18:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | English Country Dance for Six | Lord Dunstan Bramblette | Come learn Black Nag, Upon a Summer's Day, and Picking of Sticks. |
| 08-05 21:00 | 3.0 | Dance Tent | SCA Dance History Ball | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | Join us for a trip down memory lane, as we revisit the history of dance in the SCA! |
| 08-06 09:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Easy Dances for Children and Parents | Mistress Sol la Cantor | Some simple dances will be taught that children can dance with their parents and friends. Please bring a parent to dance with. |
| 08-06 10:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Bassedanse: The Queen of Measures | THL Roselyne de l'Estrangere | Calm and stately, these 15th-century dances are just the thing for your fashionable Burgundian persona. Come dance with us! |
| 08-06 11:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Low Impact Galliard | Countess Mara Kolarova | Tired? Bad knees? The galliard is a 16th-century dance that is usually athletic, but doesn't have to be. Plus, the gentler steps are easier to learn. |
| 08-06 12:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: The Inns of Court (Old Measures) | Mistress Serafina Alamanni | Never danced before? No problem! We'll start with basic steps and patterns, and then teach simple middle class dances from Elizabethan England. |
| 08-06 12:00 | 0.75 | Kempe's Sign (N22) | Nine Days Wonder: Day 3 | Mistress Felice Debbage | We are re-enacting William Kempe's famous "Nine Days Wonder"! Kempe was an actor who worked with Shakespeare and who danced 100 km from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt in 1602. Dance 5 out of 9 days and receive a souvenir token! Check the book/web for start locations. We dance at noon each day.Today: Dancing tour of Dagan's Dell. Start location: Corner of Count Jehan's Bounty & Chicane Lane (N22). Stop location: Corner of Fosse Way & Chandler's Rd. (N20) |
| 08-06 13:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | 15th-Century Italian Dance for Beginners | Master Philip White | This class focuses on 15th-century Italian dances, specifically those suited for beginning dancers. These choreographies are also perfect for smaller and odd numbers at practice. All are welcome, especially beginners, but a familiarity with 15th-century Italian dance steps (or really any kind of dance) and choreography will make the class easier. We will learn as many dances as time permits but we may not get through all in the handout. Expect these to be fun, quirky dances that you can pick up and remember. |
| 08-06 14:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: English Country Dance | Ariana de Gallo | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with basic steps and patterns and then teach simple English Country Dances. Dances include Heart's Ease, Rufty Tufty and Black Nag. |
| 08-06 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Reconstruction Techniques for European Dance | Master Philip White | Beyond learning dances by rote, you can learn how dance steps and choreographies are derived. This will improve your sense of style and technique as a dancer and your methods of instruction as a teacher. The reconstruction techniques discussed are designed to reduce the reconstruction process into its most basic steps to help even novice dancers gain experience in reconstructing. |
| 08-06 16:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Intro to 16th-Century Italian: The Sequence! | THL Darius the Dancer | "The Sequence" is a term we've developed to facilitate calling dances, as it is a common set of several key Italian steps. La Castellana practices many important steps, and really drills them in. This class will focus on training our feet to do many steps we need for these dances. |
| 08-06 17:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Impressive Dances for People Who Can Count to 4 | Lady Sally Wrenne | Know how to walk and count to four? That's all you need to learn three impressive-looking dances with simple, beginner-friendly moves. We will learn John Tallow's Canon, Rufty Tufty, and Heralds in Love. |
| 08-06 21:00 | 2.0 | Dance Tent | War Ball | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | The principals and their allies are all invited to defend their side, on the floor of battle! Come test your mettle in the biggest dance-off in the Known World! In addition to favorite dances to show off your prowess, there will be galliard and tassel-kicking competitions. The dancers go to war! |
| 08-07 09:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Bouncy Dance Games for Squirrelly Children | Mistress Felice Debbage | Let's be squirrels! Or trolls! Or fairies! Bring your little ones for lively dance games designed to teach new moves while we have lots of fun. Silly parents are welcome as well! (Any youth in attendance require a responsible adult present.) |
| 08-07 10:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Belicha | Lord Maurin Lessault | Belicha is an original choreography by Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro, approximating the style of Italian dance from ca. 1400. |
| 08-07 11:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Les Bouffons | Mistress Felice Debbage | Sword fighting + dance = awesome. We will learn verses 2, 4, and 6 of Arbeau's mock sword dance, Les Bouffons, in Session 1 and verses 1, 3, and 5 in Session 2. New students should plan to attend Session 1 as a prerequisite for Session 2. Students who want to attend Session 2 without having taken Session 1 should be familiar with the dance already, as we will not have time then to reteach. |
| 08-07 12:00 | 2.0 | Dance Tent | Beginning and Intermediate English Country Dance | Baroness Michaela de La Chesnaye | Learn (or just practice) beginning (first hour) and intermediate (second hour) English Country dance. Don't have a clue? Don't have a partner? Not a problem; this class is taught by the Saltatoris Dance Guild so everyone is guaranteed a partner for personalized instruction. |
| 08-07 12:00 | 0.75 | Kempe's Sign (N20) | Nine Days Wonder: Day 4 | Mistress Felice Debbage | We are re-enacting William Kempe's famous "Nine Days Wonder"! Kempe was an actor who worked with Shakespeare and who danced 100 km from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt in 1602. Dance 5 out of 9 days and receive a souvenir token! Check the book/web for start locations. We dance at noon each day.Today: Dancing tour of Mack's Field (central Pennsic). Start location: Corner of Fosse Way & Chandler's Rd. (N20). Stop location: 3-way intersection of Chandler's Rd., Brewer's Rd., and High Rd. (E09) |
| 08-07 14:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: 16th-Century Italian | Mistress Serafina Alamanni | Never danced before? No problem! We'll start with basic steps and patterns, and then teach simple late 16th-century Italian dances. |
| 08-07 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginning Gresley Dances | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | These are from 1500 England but are different from the English Country dances you have seen. Fun and easy to learn. No experience necessary. |
| 08-07 16:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Cascarde: Brought to You by the Letter G | Mistress Alina of Foxwood | Two Cascarde, fun and lively Italian dances, from Caroso's Il Ballarino: Giunto M'Ha Amore and Gloria d'Amore. If you already know and love Gracca Amorosa, you'll enjoy these too. If not, come see what you've been missing! Familiarity with 16th-century Italian is steps is helpful. |
| 08-07 17:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Mercantia | THL Darius the Dancer | A neat dance for three lords and one lady. Merchants try to win her hand / woo her while her lord is away. Intermediate. Expert level dance due to tempo and time signature changes. But if you are feeling brave and have danced 15th-century Italian, I welcome you to join us! |
| 08-07 20:00 | 3.0 | Great Hall | Beginner's Ball | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | The perfect ball for people eager to dance but still learning. Never danced? Not a problem! Have you been meaning to learn but never made a class? That’s okay! Maybe you’d like to take your partner out onto the floor? You’re both welcome! For the Beginner’s Ball we teach all of the dances and everyone is welcome. No partner is needed. You are encouraged to bring your friends! The more the merrier! |
| 08-08 09:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Bouncy Children's Dances | Lady Sally Wrenne | You're never too young to be welcome in the dance tent. Come play and learn with a variety of energetic dances for all ages. |
| 08-08 10:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | English Country Dance for Three Couples | Lady Cecilia della Rosa | Come to the dance tent to learn intermediate dances Stingo, Chestnut and Burley Mariners. Dancers of all levels are welcome. |
| 08-08 11:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Intermediate Gresley Dances | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | These are from 1500 England and different from the English Country dances. A bit more challenging than the beginner ones with a few unique steps. |
| 08-08 12:00 | 2.0 | Dance Tent | Choral Ball Prep | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | The band and choir will be practicing for the evening's ball. Dancers are welcome to come learn the dances too! |
| 08-08 12:00 | 0.75 | Kempe's Sign (E09) | Nine Days Wonder: Day 5 | Mistress Felice Debbage | We are re-enacting William Kempe's famous "Nine Days Wonder"! Kempe was an actor who worked with Shakespeare and who danced 100 km from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt in 1602. Dance 5 out of 9 days and receive a souvenir token! Check the book/web for start locations. We dance at noon each day.Today: Dancing tour of the High Meadow. Start location: 3-way intersection of Chandler's Rd., Brewer's Rd., & High Rd. (E09). Stop location: Corner of Abandon Hope & Great Eastern Hwy (E24) |
| 08-08 14:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Teaching European Dance | Master Philip White | The workshop focuses on how teachers can improve their abilities as dance instructors. The class is particularly useful for beginning dance teachers but can help polish anyone’s skills. Some of these notes, or "best practices" as I call them, may seem obvious or come to you naturally, but I have tried to break down the process as simply as possible. |
| 08-08 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | 15th-Century Italian Dance Beginner: Part 1 | Master Stefan of Cambion | No experience necessary. Dances will include Anello, Amoroso, Petit Riens, Petit Rose. |
| 08-08 17:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Trios by Domenico da Piacenza | Duchess Duchessa Diana Alene Tregirtse | Covers several exciting dances for three people by Domenico including Jupiter, Belfiore, Leoncello Novo and possibly others. |
| 08-08 18:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | 15th-Century Italian Dance for Three | Master Philip White | This class focuses on 15th-century Italian dances, specifically those calling for three people. These choreographies are perfect for smaller and odd numbers at practice. They can often be more fun because of how the dance handles the odd person out. All are welcome, especially beginners, but a familiarity with 15th-century Italian dance steps and choreography will make the class easier. We will learn Belfiore, Vita di Cholino, and Voltati in Ca Rosina. Expect these to be fun, quirky dances. |
| 08-08 21:00 | 2.0 | Dance Tent | Choral Ball | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | For the first time in Pennsic history, the original lyrics to our familiar dance tunes will be sung while dancing! A choir will be joining the live band to create a unique ball experience. You don't want to miss this one! |
| 08-09 09:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Dancing for Kids that Like to Dance | Lord Wilhelm | Come learn some of Benjamins favorite dances. Those he will teach are expected to include *Ly Bens, Petite Vriens, Hearts Ease* and Rufty Tufty. |
| 08-09 10:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Les Bouffons | Mistress Felice Debbage | Sword fighting + dance = awesome. We will learn verses 2, 4, and 6 of Arbeau's mock sword dance, Les Bouffons, in Session 1 and verses 1, 3, and 5 in Session 2. New students should plan to attend Session 1 as a prerequisite for Session 2. Students who want to attend Session 2 without having taken Session 1 should be familiar with the dance already, as we will not have time then to reteach. |
| 08-09 11:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: 16th-Century Italian | Lady Magdalena Vogelsang | Fedelta and Contrapasso (Chigi version), each for a circle of couples, are among the simpler of the 16th-century Italian dances, and include step sequences found in many other dances. |
| 08-09 12:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: English Measures | THL Henry of Maldon | Never danced before? No problem! Start with basic steps and patterns. Then learn some of the basic dance repertoire of Elizabethan England. |
| 08-09 12:00 | 0.75 | Kempe's Sign (E24) | Nine Days Wonder: Day 6 | Mistress Felice Debbage | We are re-enacting William Kempe's famous "Nine Days Wonder"! Kempe was an actor who worked with Shakespeare and who danced 100 km from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt in 1602. Dance 5 out of 9 days and receive a souvenir token! Check the book/web for start locations. We dance at noon each day.Today: Dancing tour of the Bog, the Swamp, & up Runestone Hill. Start location: Corner of Abandon Hope & Great Eastern Hwy (E24). Stop location: Corner of Servant's Path & Low Rd. (across from coffee shop). (W03) |
| 08-09 13:00 | 2.0 | Dance Tent | Intermediate English Country Dance | Lady Cecilia della Rosa | Join the Saltatoris Dance Guild for English Country Dancing. The dances taught will depend on the number of participants and the dances they wish to learn. |
| 08-09 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Gratioso, a 15th-Century Ballo | THL Conandil ingen Donngaile | This Ballo by Guglielmo is a fun and flirty dance for couples. A chase followed by separation and coming together, sprightly peva and scossi. Come show how gracious you can be. This is an intermediate dance; experience with 15th-century Italian footwork strongly recommended. Footwork will quickly be reviewed. |
| 08-09 15:30 | 1.0 | East Kingdom Royal | Staff Social | Snacks, gratitude, and socializing! | |
| 08-09 16:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Lovelace Manuscript Dances | Duchess Duchessa Diana Alene Tregirtse | Covers some familiar and some new material from this earlier ECD source which demonstrates the evolution of this dance style. |
| 08-09 17:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Italian: 2 A's | Lord Wilhelm | Learn Anello and Amoroso - very different examples of the dance traditions in 15th-century Italy. The first has floor patterns in a square and the second is said (in the source's title) to be French. |
| 08-09 18:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Intermediate ECD: Three-Couple | Lord Ari Thorbrandsson | We will cover Grimstock, Mayden Lane, Scotch Cap, and possibly other three-couple Playford dances as time allows. Advanced beginners welcome. |
| 08-09 21:00 | 3.0 | Dance Tent | The Geometry Ball | Lady Sally Wrenne | Come join us for a selection of dances organized by shape. Dances will be divided into Circles, Squares, and Lines. |
| 08-09 21:00 | 4.0 | Great Hall | Clan Blue Feather Ball and Fashion Cotillion | Lord Joshua MacDonald | Join Clan Blue Feather once again for their annual Ball and Fashion Cotillion. Food, fun, dancing, music, costumes, revelry, a free raffle and special prizes for the most fabulous garb. Remember, you don't have to wear your best garb; just wear what makes you look your best! |
| 08-10 09:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Children's Dance: Italian Chaos | Lord Wilhelm | This is a chance to learn very simple dance steps that are all one needs to know to do a dance. They can be as simple or as complicated as the dancers desire. Knowing these allow the students to dance at balls and are starting points to learn other dances. (Any youth in attendance require a responsible adult present.) |
| 08-10 10:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Intermediate ECD: Four-Couple | Lord Ari Thorbrandsson | We'll cover Nonesuch and Lord of Carnarvon's Jeg, then other Playford dances depending on time and number of dancers. Advanced beginners welcome. |
| 08-10 12:00 | 0.75 | Kempe's Sign (W03) | Nine Days Wonder: Day 7 | Mistress Felice Debbage | We are re-enacting William Kempe's famous "Nine Days Wonder"! Kempe was an actor who worked with Shakespeare and who danced 100 km from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt in 1602. Dance 5 out of 9 days and receive a souvenir token! Check the book/web for start locations. We dance at noon each day.Today: Dancing tour Down Runestone Hill, around north part of lake. Start location: Corner of Servant's Path & Low Rd. (across from coffee). Stop: Y-intersection of Roman Rd. & Great Eastern Hwy. (W06/E15) |
| 08-10 12:30 | 1.5 | Dance Tent | Furioso all'Italiano | Lady Rebecca da Firenze | Come learn Furioso all'Italiano, an elegant and elaborate 16th-century Italian dance for sets of three couples. Dancers of all ages welcome. This is an advanced class. |
| 08-10 14:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Beginner Dance: English Country Dance | Ariana de Gallo | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with basic steps and patterns and then teach simple English Country Dances. Dances include Gathering Peascods, Sellenger's Round and Goddesses. |
| 08-10 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Contentezza D'Amore | Lady Rebecca da Firenze | Come learn Contentezza D'Amore, one of the most beautiful of the 16th-century balli! I will be teaching the version from Nobiltà di Dame, Master Caroso's second book, wherein he corrects all the errors of his first; if you think you already know it, be warned! Dancers of all ages welcome. This is an advanced class. |
| 08-10 16:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Inns of Court | Master Stefan of Cambion | These are easy dances, mostly at walking speed, that were done in Elizabethan London by the gentry and nobility at revels. No experience necessary. |
| 08-10 18:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Advanced Gresley Dances | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | Dances from the 1500 Gresley Manuscripts. These dances will require some dance experience but they will be fun. |
| 08-11 09:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | All Ages Revel | Pennsic Dance Staff | Come join us for a dance party! Dancers of every age welcome. |
| 08-11 10:00 | 2.0 | Dance Tent | English Country Dance Miscellany | THL Henry of Maldon | Country dances as reconstructed by the teacher from Playford and/or Sloane. May include Lady Cullen, Row Well Ye Mariners, Parson's Farewell, Nonesuch, and Whirligig. |
| 08-11 12:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Penta Pentamere Dances | Baroness Gwenllyen the Minstrel | Learn five easy dances that require no more than two couples: Petite Rose, Montarde Bransle, Grene Gynger, Black Alman and Rufty Tufty. Buy a step-by-step dance guide and the music if you want or download here. http://www.michiganleftturn.org/Penta-Pentamere-Dances.htm |
| 08-11 12:00 | 0.75 | Kempe's Sign (W06) | Nine Days Wonder: Day 8 | Mistress Felice Debbage | We are re-enacting William Kempe's famous "Nine Days Wonder"! Kempe was an actor who worked with Shakespeare and who danced 100 km from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt in 1602. Dance 5 out of 9 days and receive a souvenir token! Check the book/web for start locations. We dance at noon each day.Today: Complete dancing tour of Cooper's Lake. Start location: Y-intersection of Roman Rd. & Great Eastern Hwy (W06/E15). Stop location: Same. |
| 08-11 13:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Dances from the German Letter | Lady Helena Hrolfsdottir | Come learn some dances from Italy in 1517 via a letter home by a German traveler: L'Amorosa, L'Angelosa, Leoncell and Vite de Colei. Some of these dances are found in earlier sources but are interestingly different here, and Vite de Colei is unique to this source. |
| 08-11 14:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | The Evolution of Leoncello | Lady Helena Hrolfsdottir | Originally choreographed by Italian master Domenico da Piacenza, Leoncello continued to be danced for decades, in many variations. Come learn a few! |
| 08-11 15:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Lovelace Manuscript Dances | Duchess Duchessa Diana Alene Tregirtse | Covers some familiar and some new material from this earlier ECD source which demonstrates the evolution of this dance style. |
| 08-11 16:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | "Shatner" Bransles for Beginners | Lady Sally Wrenne | An Overacter's approach to dance: Learn the Laundry Argument, Toss-and-Flirt, "Creeper" dances (Washerwoman's, Official, and Pease Bransles). |
| 08-11 17:00 | 1.0 | Dance Tent | Parson's Farewell and Whirligig | Master Stefan of Cambion | These are more interesting English country dances and make good performance pieces. Some prior ECD dance classes needed. |
| 08-11 21:00 | 2.0 | Dance Tent | Italian Shenanigans Ball | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | 15th- and 16th-century Italian dances can be beautiful, complicated and intimidating. They don't have to be! Bring your enthusiasm, and don't worry about the rest. Dance steps will be reviewed, but no one will be grading your footwork. (Dancers with great footwork also welcome and encouraged to attend!) |
| 08-12 08:00 | 6.0 | Dance Tent | Dance Floor Breakdown | Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir | We need a large crew to make it easier to get the floor disassembled. Please lend a hand! |
| 08-12 12:00 | 0.75 | Kempe's Sign (W06) | Nine Days Wonder: Day 9 | Mistress Felice Debbage | Final day! We are re-enacting William Kempe's famous "Nine Days Wonder"! Kempe was an actor who worked with Shakespeare and who danced 100 km from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt in 1602. Dance 5 out of 9 days and receive a souvenir token! Check the book/web for start locations. We dance at noon each day.Today: Dancing tour of central public areas of Pennsic. Start location: Y-intersection of Roman Rd. & Great Eastern Hwy (W06/E15). We will end up somewhere in the middle of everything! |