| Teacher |
Class Name |
Class Type |
Time |
Description |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: English Country A |
English Country Dance |
10:00 8/4 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to simple
Country dances from 17th century England. Possible dances to be covered:
Gathering Peasecods, Sellenger's Round, Jenny Pluck Pears |
| Lady Fionnuala inghen hAirt |
Dancing with a Burley Duchess |
SCA Inventions |
11:00 8/4 |
This class will celebrate some of our SCAdian skills by
teaching dances choreographed by SCAdians in period style to period music.
Dances may include Duchess Rondalyn's Pavanne and Burley Mariners. Other
dances may be taught by request depending on number and skill-level of
participants. (No, I'm neither burley nor a duchess.....really.) |
| Lord Henry of Maldon |
A Buffet of Brawls |
16th Century French |
12:00 8/4 |
A varied selection of branles from Arbeau: Scottish, Peas',
Horses', Montarde, and Hey, as reconstructed by the teacher. |
| THL Gwommy |
16th cen. Italian: Maraviglia & Fiamma D'Amore |
16th Century Italian |
13:00 8/4 |
Come learn two of my favorite Cascardes. These are energetic
dances for two people. Some dance experience is recommended. |
| Lord Maurin Lessault |
Bransles for All |
16th Century French |
14:00 8/4 |
Bransles are lively and fun dances from 16th Century France.
Come and learn all about them. All steps taught, no experience necessary. |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: Bassadanza |
15th Century Italian |
15:00 8/4 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to the
slowest, most gracefuls tyle of dance in the 15th c. Dance to be covered:
Lauro. |
| THL Gwommy |
Pennsic Dance Practice |
Generic |
16:00 8/4 |
Come and request dances and we'll dance it! If someone doesn't
know it, then we'll find someone to teach it. Or come and teach your
favorite dance. Yay! Dancing! |
| |
Open Dancing |
|
21:00 8/4 |
The pavilion will be open and musicians available for general social merriment. All levels of dance will be offered, with some teaching/leading. People are encouraged to stop by whether they wish to dance or not! |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: Inns of Court A |
16th Century English |
10:00 8/5 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun,
simple, middle class dances from Elizabethan England. Possible dances to be
covered: Lorayne, Queen, and Madame Sosilia's Almans. |
| Lord Maurin Lessault |
Basics of English Country Dance |
English Country Dance |
12:00 8/5 |
The concepts, terminology, and techniques necessary to learn
any English Country Dance will be covered. All skill levels welcome, all
steps will be taught. |
| Lady Felice Debbage, O.G.R. |
"What Do You Mean, It's Not Historical?" Bransles Done Better |
16th Century French |
13:00 8/5 |
Did you know that there's no "tossing" in The
Official Bransle? Or that the real Maltese Bransle isn't the "Medieval
Hokey Pokey"? Come learn the authentic--and considerably more
challenging--versions of these dances and a few others. |
| Lord Maurin Lessault |
Beginning Cascarde |
16th Century Italian |
14:00 8/5 |
The class will cover the footwork and terminology needed to
learn this fun style of dance. No experience needed, all steps will be
taught. (repeats 8/10 noon) |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: 15th c. Improvised Dance |
15th Century Italian |
15:00 8/5 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun,
simple, middle class dances from Elizabethan England. Possible dances to be
covered: Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with the very
basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple dances
from the courts of Burgundy and Sforza. Possible dances to be covered: piva
and saltarello. |
| THL Gwommy |
Pennsic Dance Practice |
Generic |
16:00 8/5 |
Come and request dances and we'll dance it! If someone doesn't
know it, then we'll find someone to teach it. Or come and teach your
favorite dance. Yay! Dancing! |
| |
Open Dancing |
|
21:00 8/5 |
The pavilion will be open and musicians available for general social merriment. All levels of dance will be offered, with some teaching/leading. People are encouraged to stop by whether they wish to dance or not! |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: English Country B |
English Country Dance |
10:00 8/6 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to simple
Country dances from 17th century England. Possible dances to be covered: New
Bo Peep, Hearts Ease, Rufty Tufty, Hit or Miss |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess of the House of Drachenwald |
Low, slow and flirtatious: Cupido |
15th Century Italian |
11:00 8/6 |
This is a bassadanya termed by cheeky students as the
"Butt-grabbing dance". Come and discover why. Steps will be
reviewed, but some dance experience is recommended. ($1 handout) |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess of the House of Drachenwald |
Lombardy Longways: Colonesse |
15th Century Italian |
12:00 8/6 |
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. ($1 handout) |
| Lord Henry of Maldon |
Dance a Round |
English Country Dance |
13:00 8/6 |
Let's do some of Playford's round dances for as many as will:
Gathering Peascods, Sellengers Round, Up Tails All, and (if time allows)
Chirping of the Nightingale. |
| Lady Margaret Roe |
Rustica Amorosa |
16th Century Italian |
14:00 8/6 |
Rustica Amorosa presents a lovely 16th century Balletto with a
Sciolta. Good fordancers of all skill levels. |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: Absolute Beginner A |
Generic |
15:00 8/6 |
So, you have never danced before, any sort of social dance
with a set rhythm, and you think you would not be capable? Let us prove you
wrong! The very basics of dance will be taught, and you will enjoy it, will
you nill you! |
| Doña Sol la Cantor |
Three Arbeau Bransles |
16th Century French |
16:00 8/6 |
For beginner dancers and anyone who wants extra practice.
Horse's Bransle, Washerwoman's Bransle and Montarde Bransle. |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Pennsic Ball Prep |
Generic |
17:00 8/6 |
Would you like to dance at the Grand Ball, but have no idea
how? Need a refresher? The dances taught will be per students' request. No
experience necessary. (repeats 8/7, 8/10) |
| |
Open Dancing |
|
21:00 8/6 |
The pavilion will be open and musicians available for general social merriment. All levels of dance will be offered, with some teaching/leading. People are encouraged to stop by whether they wish to dance or not! |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: 15th c. French/Italian A |
15th Century Italian |
10:00 8/7 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple
dances from the early 15th c. Possible dances to be covered: Gelosia, Anello.
|
| Lord Henry of Maldon |
Longing for Country Dance |
English Country Dance |
11:00 8/7 |
Let's do some of Playford's longways dances for as many as
will: New Boe Peep, Half Hannikin, Once I Loved a Maiden Fair, Lady Cullen,
and maybe more. (repeats 8/12 11am) |
| Lord Henry of Maldon |
Spagnoletta |
16th Century Italian |
12:00 8/7 |
Learn to dance Spagnoletta, a pretty and fairly easy late 16th
century Italian dance from Caroso. |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess of the House of Drachenwald |
Advanced 15th c. dance: Legiadra |
15th Century Italian |
13:00 8/7 |
This dance, "The fair lady", constitutes a
scintillating ballet of passion and grace in which flirtation ensues, but
fidelity ultimately triumphs! Aimed at experienced dancers. ($1 handout) (repeats 8/12 1pm) |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess of
the House of Drachenwald |
Advanced 15th c. dance: La Fia Guilemina |
15th Century Italian |
14:00 8/7 |
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. ($1
handout) (repeats 8/12 2pm) |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: Bransles (16th c. French) A |
16th Century French |
15:00 8/7 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun,
simple, middle class dances from 16th c. France. Possible dances to be
covered: Official, Horses, Pease, and Washerwomans Bransles. |
| Rebecca Bint Cariadoc |
Gracca Amorosa |
16th Century Italian |
16:00 8/7 |
Come learn one of the most fun Cascarde - and also one of the
most common! (repeats 8/13 10am) |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Pennsic Ball Prep |
Generic |
17:00 8/7 |
Would you like to dance at the Grand Ball, but have no idea
how? Need a refresher? The dances taught will be per students' request. No
experience necessary. (repeats 8/6, 8/10) |
| |
Open Dancing |
|
21:00 8/7 |
The pavilion will be open and musicians available for general social merriment. All levels of dance will be offered, with some teaching/leading. People are encouraged to stop by whether they wish to dance or not! |
| Lady Felice Debbage |
Calling Historical Dances |
Generic |
9:00 8/8 (2 hours) |
CLASS MEETS IN AS8. Introduction to the art of calling historical dances. Students will
practice listening to dance music and learn to call upcoming
movements in advance in a consistent manner. This class
assumes familiarity with European dance and some teaching
experience
|
| Master Philip White |
How to Teach European Dance |
Generic |
9:00 8/8 |
CLASS MEETS IN AS9.
Looking to become a more effective teacher? Or, always wanted
to teach but not sure where to start? This class will focus on ways
to improve your abilities to teach. Beginning dance teachers are
especially welcome. People who do not feel ready to teach but
want to curious are invited too. We will walk though examples of
what works and what doesn‟t. Personal experiences are
encouraged. If you are teaching a class later during the war, you
can ask for help during this class or you can invite me along to
observe your class and to give constructive feedback.
|
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: Absolute Beginner B |
Generic |
10:00 8/8 |
So, you have never danced before, any sort of social dance
with a set rhythm, and you think you would not be capable? Let us prove you
wrong! The very basics of dance will be taught, and you will enjoy it, will
you nill you! |
| Lady Margaret Roe |
Innovacation in Dance of the Age of the Galliard |
16th Century |
10:00 8/8 |
CLASS MEETS IN AS12.
16th-century Italian dance masters were proud of their
"innovative" dance. See how this skill influenced their work and
affects our reconstructions.
|
| Lord Maurin Lessault |
15th Century Italian Dances for Three |
15th Century Italian |
11:00 8/8 |
Fun and easy dances for three people from 15th Century Italy.
All steps will be taught, no experience necessary. |
| Lord Pavel Dudoladov |
So you think you can Dance |
Generic |
12:00 8/8 |
We all know that the music tells you what to do; how well are
you paying attention? Dance along to the Debatable Consorts musical
accompaniment. |
| THL Gwommy |
Perfecting Playford: Nonesuch & Newcastle |
English Country Dance |
13:00 8/8 |
We will be dancing Nonesuch and Newcastle (for lines of 4
couples), dancing it as close to Playford as possible through all the
reconstructions that I've seen. I've chosen or reconstructed each part of the
dance to best match what I think Playford is trying to say in hopes to better
standardize these fun dances that seem to have many regional variations and
differences. |
| Lady Margaret Roe |
Reconstructing 16th Century Italian Dances: Beyond the Basics |
16th Century Italian |
13:00 8/8 |
CLASS MEETS IN AS12. Reconstructing 16th century Italian dances sometimes takes a
fine-toothed comb. Come learn the little things that can make this
process easier!
|
| Saltatoris Dance Guild |
Dancing for Beginners |
Generic |
14:00 8/8 |
Learn dances for Sunday night's Beginner Ball. All the steps
will be taught and we may do each dance multiple times for you to learn them.
You don't need to bring a partner. |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: 15th c. English |
15th Century English |
15:00 8/8 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple
dances from the time of the War of the Roses. Possible dances to be covered:
Lybens Disonis, Rawty, Petygay. |
| Lady Felice Debbage, O.G.R. |
Les Bouffons (Buffens) Series A |
16th Century French |
16:00 8/8 |
This three-day class (one hour per day) will feature a new
reconstruction of this seven-part sword dance from Arbeau and culminate in an
evening performance on Thursday or Friday of War Week (venue TBD). (Limit 5;
5 sets of 'swords' available for $6) |
| THL Gwommy |
Pennsic Dance Practice |
Generic |
17:00 8/8 |
Come and request dances and we'll dance it! If someone doesn't
know it, then we'll find someone to teach it. Or come and teach your
favorite dance. Yay! Dancing! |
| |
Beginner's Ball |
|
21:00 8/8 |
"I am not a dancer." Neither was anyone before they danced for the first time. The Beginners' Ball is your opportunity to explore the myriad joys of dance. Join us on Sunday, August 8, at 9 pm, for a ball that is open to all levels of dancers, but that caters to those with absolutely no dance experience. We will enjoy a lively assortment of dances, and don't worry: you CAN dance at this ball (everything will be taught). Music will be provided by an open band assembled at Pennsic. We welcome musicians to join us in our celebration. In addition, light refreshments will be served. |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: 16th c. Italian A |
16th Century Italian |
10:00 8/9 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple
dances from late 16th c. Italy. Possible dances to be covered: Bizzarria
d'Amore. |
| Katherine Mercer |
Be a Better Dancer the Period Way |
15th Century Italian |
11:00 8/9 |
Come learn how to better express yourself and impress others
on the dance floor using selected exercises from Messer Guglielmo Ebreo of20
Pesaro92s dance manual. Note: this is not a choreography class97we will
focus on the performance of a single dance to various kinds of music. Some
prior knowledge of basic fifteenth century Italian dance steps (singles,
doubles, pive, reprise, saltarelli) is assumed. |
| Mistress Alina of Foxwood |
Advanced Grand Ball Prep - 16th C. Italian |
16th Century Italian |
12:00 8/9 |
This class covers Lo Spagnoletto and Gracca Amorosa, two of
the 16th Century Italian dances in the Grand Ball. If you know the basics
and want to learn or refresh your memory on a couple of dramatic and fun, but
not quite so basic, dances in the Grand Ball, this class is for you. |
| Rebecca Bint Cariadoc |
Contentezza D'amore: The Contentment of Love! |
16th Century Italian |
13:00 8/9 |
A simple and beautiful 16th century Italian dance. Beginners
welcome! |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess et
Magistra Laurea |
Low, slow and flirtatious: Lauro (a Pennsic Ball Dance) |
15th Century Italian |
14:00 8/9 |
Come learn this elegant danced by none other than Lorenzo
de92Medici, and hone your dancing skills for the Pennsic Ball. For beginner
and experienced dancers; all steps will be taught, and ornamentation
discussed. |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: 16th c. Improvised Dance |
16th Century French |
15:00 8/9 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun,
simple, middle class dances from Elizabethan England. Possible dances to be
covered: Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with the very
basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple, middle
class dances from 16th Elizabethan England. Possible dances to be covered:
Pavane, Galliard. |
| Lady Felice Debbage, O.G.R. |
Les Bouffons (Buffens) Series B |
16th Century French |
16:00 8/9 |
This three-day class (one hour per day) will feature a new
reconstruction of this seven-part sword dance from Arbeau and culminate in an
evening performance on Thursday or Friday of War Week (venue TBD). (Limit 5;
5 sets of 'swords' available for $6) |
| Countess Sir Fern de la Foret |
Fighting and Dancing |
Generic |
17:00 8/9 |
The same skills that help you win the nextfight will also win
you points on the dance floor. The martial arts skills of Range, Aim, and
Timing become the dancing skills of Spacing, Precision, and Rhythm. Sir Fern
will show you how good fighters can be the best dancers. And how good dance
skills will make you a better fighter. |
| THL Gwommy |
Pennsic Dance Practice |
Generic |
18:00 8/9 |
Come and request dances and we'll dance it! If someone doesn't
know it, then we'll find someone to teach it. Or come and teach your
favorite dance. Yay! Dancing! |
| |
Corsets and Codpieces: a 16th Century Revel |
|
21:00 8/9 |
Join Master Lorenzo di Petrucci and Lady Katherine Mercer as they kick up their heels at a 16th century revel. We'll have live music, period refreshments, and a selection of favorite dances from England, France, and Italy. Beginners to advanced dancers are all welcome! |
| Lady Jane Milford |
Beginner Dance: English Country |
English Country Dance |
9:00 8/10 |
Come learn English Country with Lady Jane Milford! |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: Bransles (16th c. French) B |
16th Century French |
10:00 8/10 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun,
simple, middle class dances from 16th c. France. Possible dances to be
covered: Official, Horses, Pease, and Washerwomans Bransles. |
| Master Philip White |
15th Century for Five: Vercepe |
15th Century Italian |
11:00 8/10 |
Vercepe is a fun and interesting Fifteenth century dance for
five people. Couples are not required. Dancers are encouraged to be familiar
with Fifteenth century dance steps but it is not necessary if you are a fast
study. Class will begin with a review of all steps in the dance and you
should end the hour by being able to perform Vercepe if not be able to teach
it yourself. |
| Lord Maurin Lessault |
Beginning Cascarde |
16th Century Italian |
12:00 8/10 |
The class will cover the footwork and terminology needed to
learn this fun style of dance. No experience needed, all steps will be
taught. (repeats 8/5 2pm) |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess of the House of Drachenwald |
15th Century Folk Dance: Chirintana (A Pennsic Ball Dance) |
15th Century Italian |
13:00 8/10 |
This class covers a widely popular dance that itself exhibits
similarities with English Country dances, such as the hays in La Trenchmore.
Dance suited to all levels of experience, including heavy weapon combattants!
($1 handout) |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess of
the House of Drachenwald |
15th Century Folk Dance: Saltarello and Piva (Pennsic Ball Dances) |
15th Century Italian |
14:00 8/10 |
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 beginner and
experienced dancers. ($1 handout) |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: 16th c. Italian B |
16th Century Italian |
15:00 8/10 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple
dances from late 16th c. Italy. Possible dances to be covered: Ballo del
Fiore, Castellana. |
| Lady Felice Debbage, O.G.R. |
Les Bouffons (Buffens) Series C |
16th Century French |
16:00 8/10 |
This three-day class (one hour per day) will feature a new
reconstruction of this seven-part sword dance from Arbeau and culminate in an
evening performance on Thursday or Friday of War Week (venue TBD). (Limit 5;
5 sets of 'swords' available for $6) |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Pennsic Ball Prep |
Generic |
17:00 8/10 |
Would you like to dance at the Grand Ball, but have no idea
how? Need a refresher? The dances taught will be per students' request. No
experience necessary. (repeats 8/6, 8/7) |
| |
Pennsic Grand Ball |
|
21:00 8/10 |
(In the Barn) To all who read these words, may it be known that the Grand Ball, held in the barn of the town of Pennsic on August 9th of the 2010th year of the Incarnation, shall be a colour ball in the tradition of the court of lord Phillip, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Charolais, etc., and that the colors shall be black and red to create a resplendent ambiance in the darkness of the evening. Don garments of one or both colors and come and dance away the evening! (the wearing of red and black is not a requirement for participation, merely an attempt to add flair to the proceedings)
Tentative list of dances:
- 1651 English: New Boe Pepe, Sellenger's Round, Gathering Peascods, Hearts' Ease, Rufty Tufty, Parson's Farewell, Black Nag
- 15th c. English: Lybens Dysonis
- 15th c. French: Danse de Cleves & Pas de Brabant/Saltarello
- 15th c. Italian: Amoroso, Gelosia, Anello, (improvised) Saltarello, Chirintana, Rostiboli Gioioso, Lauro, Petits Vriens, Piva
- 16th c. English: Madame Cecilia's Almain, Black Almain, Lorraine Almain, Pavanne & Galliard
- 16th c. French: Galliarde a la Lyonaise, Double Bransle Suite, Cassandra Bransle Suite, Haye Bransle, Official Bransle, Horse's Bransle, Montarde Bransle, Mystery Suite (i.e., dancers will have to attend the music), Coranto
- 16th c. Italian: Gracca Amorosa, Villanella, La Castellana, Ballo del Fiore, Bizzaria D'Amore, Lo Spagnoletto
|
| Lady Jane Milford
| I-talians for the English |
15th Century Italian |
9:00 8/11 |
This class focuses on easy-to-learn 15th Century Italian dances. The
dances are taught in simple English terms. |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: English Country C |
English Country Dance |
10:00 8/11 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to simple
Country dances from 17th century England. Possible dances to be covered: Upon
a Summers Day, Black Nag, Chestnut |
| Myfanwy ferch Eifion |
Eight is Great |
English Country Dance |
11:00 8/11 |
I'll be teaching four of my favorite four couple English
Country Dances |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess of
the House of Drachenwald |
Lombardy Longways: Pizochara |
15th Century Italian |
12:00 8/11 |
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. ($1 handout) |
| Lady Jane Milford |
No Stalking: Modern Rules for Renaissance Dance |
Generic |
12:00 8/11 |
CLASS MEETS IN AS9.
This class gives guidelines for applying modern experiences to
Renaissance dancing, so that the Renaissance effect is not lost,
and comfort & confidence are promoted. Intended for European
Dance, but can apply to many circumstances.
(repeats 8/13 noon) |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess et
Magistra Laurea |
Ménages à trois: Hope Springs Eternal |
15th Century Italian |
13:00 8/11 |
This class covers 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 |
| Master Lorenzo Petrucci |
Romance in Italy: Contrapasso in Due & Rostiboli Gioioso |
Italian |
14:00 8/11 |
Come learn two slow, romantic Italian dances from the 15th and
16th centuries. Knowledge of basic Italian steps is helpful, but not
necessary. |
| Lady Jane Milford |
Fashion's Effect on English Country Dancing |
English Country Dance |
14:00 8/11 |
CLASS MEETS IN AS7. Take a second look at English Country Dancing by bringing
forward information about the fashion of the
Stuart/Commonwealth times (circa 1651).
(repeats 8/13 2pm) |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: 15th c. French/Italian B |
15th Century Italian |
15:00 8/11 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple
dances from the early 15th c. Possible dances to be covered: Petits Vriens,
Amoroso. |
| |
A Ball from 1503 |
|
16:00 8/11 |
Lord Simon de Lalaing, retainer in the retinue of the Archduke of Austria, chronicled a ball held in Ulm in 1503, to celebrate the progress of his Lord. Come and help us recreate this very elegant, yet strangely egalitarian style of festivity, with food and refreshments to tempt your palettes! |
| |
Brawlfest |
|
22:00 8/11 |
An evening of music provided for social dancing of a simpler sort. Be warned! The musicians do the choosing, can you keep up?
Hosted by Michael von Wolgemut (Yes, that Wolgemut!)
|
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: Inns of Court B |
16th Century English |
10:00 8/12 |
Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with
the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun,
simple, middle class dances from Elizabethan England. Possible dances to be
covered: Never danced before? No problem! This class with start with the
very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple,
middle class dances from 16th Elizabethan England. Possible dances to be
covered: Old, New and Black Alman. |
| Lord Henry of Maldon |
Longing for Country Dance |
English Country Dance |
11:00 8/12 |
Let's do some of Playford's longways dances for as many as
will: New Boe Peep, Half Hannikin, Once I Loved a Maiden Fair, Lady Cullen,
and maybe more. (repeats 8/7 11am) |
| THL Lowrie Leulyn |
Canary Variations |
16th Century Italian |
12:00 8/12 |
This class teaches different canary variations, so hopefully
at the end of the class you can improvise a canario! 16th century dance exp
required. |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess of
the House of Drachenwald |
Advanced 15th c. dance: Legiadra |
15th Century Italian |
13:00 8/12 |
This dance, "The fair lady", constitutes a
scintillating ballet of passion and grace in which flirtation ensues, but
fidelity ultimately triumphs! Aimed at experienced dancers. ($1 handout) (repeats 8/7 1pm) |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess of
the House of Drachenwald |
Advanced 15th c. dance: La Fia Guilemina |
15th Century Italian |
14:00 8/12 |
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. ($1
handout) (repeats 8/7 2pm) |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
Beginner Dance: Review by request |
Generic |
15:00 8/12 |
This is your chance to review beginner dances with the
assistance of a dance master, and you decide which ones! |
| Pennsic Dance Masters |
15th Century Dance Review |
15th Century Italian |
16:00 8/12 |
Here is your chance to review those 15th c. dances that you
have learned during the week, in preparation for the Feast of San Giovanni (a
15th c. themed revel) in the dance pavilion! |
| THL Gwommy |
Pennsic Dance Practice |
Generic |
17:00 8/12 |
Come and request dances and we'll dance it! If someone doesn't
know it, then we'll find someone to teach it. Or come and teach your
favorite dance. Yay! Dancing! |
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The Feast of San Giovanni |
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21:00 8/12 |
Upon the 12th of August, the Feast of San Giovanni, Judith, Countess of the Royal House of Drachenwald, invites all to revel in the style of the courts of Sforza, Burgundy, and Lancaster. Music for dancing shall be provided by the ensemble known as Istanpitta, 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! |
| Lord Henry of Maldon |
Gracca Amorosa |
16th Century Italian |
10:00 8/13 |
Learn to dance Gracca Amorosa, a popular late 16th century
Italian dance from Caroso. If you already know it, you can brush up your
steps and style. (repeats 8/7 4pm) |
| Lady Judith de Northumbria, Countess et
Magistra Laurea |
Reconstructing Fia Guilemina for Four |
15th Century Italian |
11:00 8/13 |
Have you ever wanted to witness dance reconstruction first
hand? Would you like contribute to the resurrection of a 600 year old dance?
This is the class for you! Guinea pigs should have dance experience, but
observers of all levels are welcome! |
| Lady Jane Milford |
No Stalking: Modern Rules for Renaissance Dance |
Generic |
12:00 8/13 |
CLASS MEETS IN AS10.
This class gives guidelines for applying modern experiences to
Renaissance dancing, so that the Renaissance effect is not lost,
and comfort & confidence are promoted. Intended for European
Dance, but can apply to many circumstances.
(repeats 8/11 noon) |
| Lady Jane Milford |
Fashion's Effect on English Country Dancing |
English Country Dance |
14:00 8/13 |
CLASS MEETS IN AS7.
Take a second look at English Country Dancing by bringing
forward information about the fashion of the
Stuart/Commonwealth times (circa 1651). (repeats 8/11 2pm) |
| All |
Floor disassembly |
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14:00 8/13 |
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