| Lady Margaret Roe | Beginner Dance: 16th c. Italian A | 16c Italian | Wed 8/3 10am | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to a fun, simple dance from late 16th c. Italy. Dance to be covered: Castellana. |
| Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | Fioretto and Duchesco | 15c Italian | Wed 8/3 11am | Two 15th-C. Italian dances by Domenico, Fioretto is a playful little ballo for a couple, Duchesco a ballo for two men, and a woman who likes to be the center of attention. Steps will be taught, beginners welcome. |
| Lord Henry of Maldon | Early Italian dances with All the Steps | 15c Italian | Wed 8/3 noon | We'll be doing two dances: Gelosia and Vita di Cholino, with a more detailed treatment of the steps than seems to be usual in the SCA. |
| Lord Henry of Maldon | How to Brawl with Arbeau | 16c French | Wed 8/3 1pm | We'll cover many of Arbeau's branles, as reconstructed by the teacher from Arbeau's tabulations, including the Scottish branles, the Peas branle, the Horses' branle, the Montarde branle, and the Official's branle. |
| Lord Darius the Dancer | The Basics of 16th C Italian Dance - La Castellana | 16c Italian | Wed 8/3 2pm | So, you find Cascade pretty, but haven't had a chance to really learn them? Then this class is for you! My focus here will be to introduce you to a standard dance, La Castellana, which will really give you a chance to practice some of the fundamental step combinations of 16th Century Italian Dance. Some dance experience required for this class (it is a bit more intermediate), though all steps will be taught. |
| Lord Maurin Lessault | Beginner Bransles | 16c French | Wed 8/3 3pm | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to a fun, simple dance from 16th c. France. Dances: Double, Single, Cassandra, Pinagay, Pease, Clog, Horse's, Washerwoman's, and War. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | low, slow and flirtatious: Danse de Cleves | 16c Italian | Wed 8/3 4pm | This is a gorgeous 15th c. bassedanse (low dance) that was enjoyed in France and Burgundy. All steps will be taught; something for all levels. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | The Countess' Salon | Wed 8/3 6pm | This will be less of a class, and more of a reconstruction of the intellectual salons of the aristocracy of the 15th c. We shall discuss and debate various topics of historic and SCA import, such as the ideal knight, the rights of the Crown, the role of ladies, etc. (Followed by evening dancing.) | |
| Lord Darius the Dancer | Beginner: Almans A | 16c English | Thu 8/4 10am | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple, middle class dances from Elizabethan England. Dances will focus on the Inns of Court (Old Measures) selection. |
| Lord Henry of Maldon | English Country Dance for Beginners | English Country | Thu 8/4 11am | Learn several easy, popular and fun English country dances, as reconstructed from The English Dancing-Master by John Playford: Gathering Peascods, Jenny Pluck Pears, Rufty Tufty, and Black Nag. |
| Arglwydd Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Introduction to the Lovelace Manuscript | English Country | Wed 8/4 noon | Come learn some basic information about the Lovelace manuscript, a recently discovered source of English Country Dances! Learn what the manuscript looks like, where it currently resides, where you can take a look at part of it yourself, who Richard Lovelace was, and what this new manuscript can tell us about another way to approach the genre of English Country Dance as a whole. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Hope Springs Eternal: Spero | 15c Italian | Thu 8/4 1pm | This class covers a lovely 15th c. threesome which proves that men never relinquish hope. For intermediate/advanced dancers. |
| Arglwydd Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Tre Volte il Divertimento | 15c. Italian | Thu 8/4 2pm | Every dance teacher probably feels the urge to create a dance of their own. This is my latest, a 15th century Italian basse danse for three. Come to have fun doing the dance, or to make fun of my attempt to emulate the 15th century masters! |
| Lord Darius the Dancer | Beginner: Improv A | 15c. Italian | Thu 8/4 3pm | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple follower-leader dances from the 15th c. Dances to include: piva and saltarello. |
| Lady Emma Dansmeyla | Troublesome Tribus - Gresley Dances for 3 | 15c. English | Thu 8/4 4pm | A selection of the more difficult 3 man dances from the Gresley Manuscript will be worked through. The Gresley Dances are from England around 1500. Many of the dances in the Manuscript have no associated music, so Martin has written tunes for them in a style similar to the existing tunes. Musicians are more than welcome to join in but there may be more time walking through theses dances. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | The Countess' Salon | Thu 8/4 6pm | This will be less of a class, and more of a reconstruction of the intellectual salons of the aristocracy of the 15th c. We shall discuss and debate various topics of historic and SCA import, such as the ideal knight, the rights of the Crown, the role of ladies, etc. (Followed by evening dancing.) | |
| Lord Wilhelm of Northpass | Beginner: Basse Danse | 15c. Europe | Fri 8/5 10am | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to the slowest, most graceful style of dance in the 15th century. Dances to include : Amours, La Allemande, and others as time permits. |
| Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | Mordred’s Lullaby | 15c. Italian, ish | Fri 8/5 11am | This dance, which Master Justin referred to as “creepy, beautiful and fantastic”, was choreographed in the style of 15th-century Italian bassadanze, to Heather Dale’s Arthurian legend themed song. Steps will be taught, beginners welcome. |
| Lord Maurin Lessault | Seemingly Random ECD | English Country | Fri 8/5 noon | St. Martins and Argeers are two fun and lively English Country Dances that do not have any repeating figures or follow any patterns. Come and learn them with us. Experience with English Country Dance helpful but not required. |
| Lord Henry of Maldon | Bizzarria d'Amore | 16c. Italian | Fri 8/5 1pm | Learn--or polish up--Bizzarria d'Amore, a popular late period Italian dance reconstructed from Negri. |
| Lord Henry of Maldon | English Country Dances for All | English Country | Fri 8/5 2pm | Learn several more English country dances, as reconstructed by the teacher from The English Dancing-Master by John Playford, including Merry Merry Milk Maids, Half Hannikin, and Nonesuch. This class is suitable for any level of experience except total beginners. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Beginner: 15c Italian Bassadanza | 15c. Italian | Fri 8/5 3pm | Never danced before? No problem! Start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, then enjoy the slowest, most graceful style of dance in the 15th century. Dance covered: Lauro (a Pennsic Ball dance) |
| Lady Emma Dansmeyla | A mix of fun Gresley dances | 15c. English | Fri 8/5 4pm | A selection of our favourite dances from the Gresley Manuscript. The Gresley Dances are from England around 1500. Most are not too difficult and are for 2 or 3 "men". Although written in English, many of the dance terms are ambiguous, we will share our best guesses at interpretation.Many of the dances in the Manuscript have no associated music, so Martin has written tunes for them in a style similar to the existing tunes. Musicians are more than welcome to join us. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | A Ball from 1503 | Fri 8/5 5pm | In 1503, the Archduke of Austria made a progress to the Free Imperial City of Ulm and was feted with an afternoon ball, which was described in detail by one of his retinue. This class will present the primary source description and teach students how to run this unique format of authentic ball. | |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | The Countess' Salon | Fri 8/5 6pm | This will be less of a class, and more of a reconstruction of the intellectual salons of the aristocracy of the 15th c. We shall discuss and debate various topics of historic and SCA import, such as the ideal knight, the rights of the Crown, the role of ladies, etc. (Followed by evening dancing.) | |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Beginner Dance: 15 c. Italian | 15c. Italian | Sat 8/6 10am | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple dances from the early 15th c. Dances to include: Petite Rose, Anello |
| Lord Henry of Maldon | Chase your Partner | 15c. Italian | Sat 8/6 11am | We'll be doing Amoroso and Petit Riense, two fairly simple Italian dances in which you chase your partner all around the floor. |
| Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | Il Canario | 16c. Italian | Sat 8/6 noon | The 16th-c. Canario was an exotic dance with much foot-stamping, probably related to flamenco. Caroso’s version will be taught, along with the steps needed. Beginners welcome. Shoes with a solid heel are suggested. |
| Lord Henry of Maldon | Playford Dances from Sloane | English Country | Sat 8/6 1pm | Two country dances that appear in Playford, but taught with reference to the versions in MS Sloane 3858: Mariners, and Parsons Farewell. If you have learned a Parsons Farewell before, this one might be easier. |
| Lady Emma Dansmeyla & Martin | Dancing Fun For Children | Various | Sat 8/6 2pm | Martin, Emma, and their son Emmundr will have fun with some renaissance dances that everyone will enjoy. We will be sure to include Emmunder's favourites: Selangers Round with extra whoops and Higglety Pigglety (aka Petit Vriens), and others we enjoy just as much. Exactly what we do may depend on the age and interest of those that show up. |
| Lady Emma Dansmeyla & Martin | Absolute Beginner A | Various | Sat 8/6 3pm | 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! Dances: Petit Riense, Ly Bens Distonys, Washerwoman's Bransle, Black Almain, Black Nag and/or Rufty Tufty and/or Heart's Ease. |
| Duchessa Diana Alene Tregirtse | English Country Dance - Longways | English Country | Sat 8/6 4pm | Covers the basic elements of English country dancing from hall layout to steps, figures, terminology and spatial directions. Will include Bobbing Joe, Milk Mayds Bob, Lady Lye near me and Lulle me beyond thee. All welcome. |
| Saltatoris Dance Guild | Easy/Intermediate English Country Dances | English Country | Sat 8/6 5pm | [ Class moved from Monday 8/8 4pm ] Come join the Saltatoris Dance Guild to learn Beginner English Country Dances. We may also teach an intermediate-level dance, depending on the comfort of the attendees. Dances may include the likes of Jenny Pluck Pears, Upon a Summer's Day, and more. |
| Lord Maurin Lessault | Walking With Style - 16th C. Italian Dance | 16c. Italian | Sun 8/7 11am | Some knowledge of 16th century Italian footwork useful but not required. Possible dances include Villanella, Contrapasso En Due, and Contentezza d'Amore. |
| Master Lorenzo Petrucci | Hot Pursuit: Rostiboli Gioioso and Leoncello Vecchio | 15c. Italian | Sun 8/7 noon | Many dances of 15th century Italy have figures where partners chase after each other. Come learn the popular dance Rostiboli Gioioso, and the lesser known Leoncello Vecchio. |
| Arglwydd Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Lovelace versions of Playford dances | English Country | Sun 8/7 1pm | This class will present a few of the dances that share characteristics between Lovelace and Playford, and thus can be considered to be the same dances, but are different enough to require differently arranged music. Dances taught will likely include Greenwood and Jack Pudding. |
| Lord Maurin Lessault | Flirtatious Couple Dances - 15th C. Italian Dance | 15c. Italian | Sun 8/7 2pm | Some knowledge of 15th century Italian footwork useful but not required. Dances included: Marchesana and Gratioso. |
| Lady Jane Milford, OM | No Stalking: Modern Rules for Renaissance Dance | Other | Sun 8/7 3pm | [Lecture in AS11; not held in dance tent!] 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. |
| Lady Emma Dansmeyla | Beginner: 15c English (Gresley) | 15c. English | Sun 8/7 3pm | Never danced before? No problem! This class will 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. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Low, slow and flirtatious: Cupido | 15c. Italian | Sun 8/7 4pm | This is a bassadanza termed by cheeky students as the "Butt-grabbing dance". Come and discover why. Steps will be reviewed, but some dance experience is recommended. |
| Duchessa Diana Alene Tregirtse | English Country Dance - Three Couple Dances | English Country | Sun 8/7 5pm | Covers the basic elements of English country dancing from hall layout to steps, figures, terminology and spatial directions. Will include Jack Pudding, Jack a Lent, Mayden Lane, Ole Mole, Scotch Cap & Wherligig. All welcome. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Beginner Ball Prep | Various | Sun 8/7 6pm | You would like to dance at the Grand Ball, but have no or little idea how? This is the class for you! All steps will be taught, along with etiquette and other survival tips. |
| Lady Sonja Flicker | Beginner's Ball | Sun 8/7 9pm | The Beginners Ball 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. | |
| Lord Darius the Dancer | Aerobic Dance | Various | Mon 8/8 9am | Continuing in my series of experimenting with the joys of uninterrupted dancing, this class takes it to the next level by increasing the speed and physical difficulty of the dances selected, with an intent to replace a boring exercise routine, with a fun, social experience. Dances of varying styles with be danced back-to-back with minimal/no pausing, for approximately 30 minutes or so, followed by cooling down / stretching. All brave enough (with some dance experience) are welcome, knowledge of all the dances is not required as long as you're willing to fake it. Please dress comfortably. |
| Lady Jane Milford, OM | Beginner: ECD B | English Country | Mon 8/8 10am | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to simple Country dances documented in 17th century England. Dances to include: New Boe Pepe, Gathering Peascods, Jenny Pluck Pears. |
| Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | Gioioso Fiorito | 15c. Italian | Mon 8/8 11am | We’ll cover one of the surviving ornamented versions of the 15th-c Italian ballo, Rostiboli Gioioso. Students should know the original dance, and enjoy complex footwork. |
| Lord Maurin Lessault | My Favorite Cascarde | 16c. Italian | Mon 8/8 noon | Basic knowledge of 16th century Italian footwork recommended. Possible dances include Chiara Stella, La Castellana, and Fiamma d'Amore. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | 15th Century Folk Dance: Chirintana (A Pennsic Ball Dance) | 15c. Italian | Mon 8/8 1pm | This is widely popular dance that shares similarities with certain English Country dances, such as La Trenchmore. Suited to all experience levels, and for fighters/fencers as well! |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Dance to impress: Fia Guilemina for Two | 15c. Italian | Mon 8/8 2pm | This class will cover the most complicated, yet elegant 15th c. couples dance of which we know. Once mastered, you and your partner will wow the crowd (and yourselves, I daresay). For advanced dancers. |
| Mistress Alina of Foxwood | Beginner: 16c Italian B | 16c. Italian | Mon 8/8 3pm | Never danced before? No Problem! This class starts with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduces you to fun, simple dances from late 16th c. Italy. Dances to include: Contrapasso in Due, Alta Regina |
| fra. Guillaume di San Marino | Beginner: Inns of Court | 16th century English | Mon 8/8 4pm | (last minute addition) |
| Duchessa Diana Alene Tregirtse | English Country Dance - Square Dances | English Country | Mon 8/8 5pm | Covers the basic elements of English country dancing from hall layout to steps, figures, terminology and spatial directions. Will include two & four couple square dances; Green Garters, Saint Martens, Dull Sir John & Chelsea Reach. All welcome. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Beginner Ball Prep | Various | Mon 8/8 6pm | You would like to dance at the Grand Ball, but have no or little idea how? This is the class for you! All steps will be taught, along with etiquette and other survival tips. |
| Anachronistic Ball | Various | Mon 8/8 evening | ||
| Lord Darius the Dancer | One Hour of Dance | Various | Tue 8/9 9am | Come out and dance with us! Jump in and out as you please as we attempt to dance our way through as many tunes as possible (no pausing) in a single class timeslot, faking it and improv-ing wherever we don't know something or have odd numbers of people for the traditional dance. Anyone brave enough to mind not messing up as we drag people through dances on the fly are welcome! (may not be quite suitable for an absolute beginner though) Assorted styles. We'll call them as best we can. |
| Master Lorenzo Petrucci | Beginner: Bransles B | 16c. France | Tue 8/9 10am | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple, middle class dances from 16th c. France. |
| Arglwydd Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Negri's Torneo Amoroso | 16c. Italian | Tue 8/9 11am | Torneo Amoroso, the Lovely Tournament, is a 16th century Italian dance that both Caroso and Negri put in their dance manuals. The Caroso version has been reconstructed and taught in the past, so let's give Negri equal time. Come learn this couple dance with a physical-contact tournament section and ample opportunities for some improvisational play-acting along the way. |
| Mistress Alina of Foxwood | Advanced Grand Ball Preparation - 16th Century Italian | 16c. Italian | Tue 8/9 noon | This class covers Lo Spagnoletto and Gracca Amorosa, two of the 16th Century Italian dances in the Pennsic 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. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Low, slow and flirtatious: Gioliva | 15c. Italian | Tue 8/9 1pm | This is one of the shorter, sexier bassadanze in existence, (although the dance master who composed it would roll over in his grave to hear me call it thus). All steps will be taught, cultural tidbits provided, and ornamentation discussed. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | The Marquis' pleasure: Marchesana | 15c. Italian | Tue 8/9 2pm | This is an elegant 15th c. ballo for couples, with an extremely flirtatious flare. Cultural tidbits and step ornamentation will be discussed. For intermediate/advanced dancers. |
| Margaret de Mey | Beginner: Improv B - Pavane and Simple Galliard | 16c. Europe | Tue 8/9 3pm | Absolute beginners welcome! You will learn how to walk (and jump!) with style and rhythm, and then use these skills for improved dances from 16th Elizabethan England. Dances include a basic Pavane and simple Galliard. |
| Arglwydd Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Country Dances from before Playford *and* Lovelace! | English Country | Tue 8/9 4pma | The Moot Book manuscript, Lansdowne 1115, contains four unnamed country dances from approximately 1648. Come find out about this manuscript and learn the two Playford 1657 dances it contains (Hunsdon House and Spring Garden), as well as the other two unique dances present, "Moot Square", and "Lansdowne Lane". |
| Rebecca bint Cariadoc | Furioso All'Italiana | 16c. Italian | Tue 8/9 5pm | Come learn this fun & elegant 16th-century Italian ballo for six people! |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Beginner Ball Prep | Various | Tue 8/9 6pm | You would like to dance at the Grand Ball, but have no or little idea how? This is the class for you! All steps will be taught, along with etiquette and other survival tips. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Grand Ball (BARN) | Various | Tue 8/9 evening | To all who read these words, may it be known that the Grand Ball, held in the barn of the town of Pennsic on Tuesday, August 9th of the 2011th 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 white 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 white is not a requirement for participation, merely an attempt to add flair to the proceedings). |
| Lord Darius the Dancer | Absolute Beginner B | Various | Wed 8/10 10am | 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! |
| Mistress Alina of Foxwood | Bella Gioiosa, or Jousting Anyone? | 16c. Italian | Wed 8/10 11am | Want to learn (or refresh your memory on) a happy, energetic, bouncy dance that is in the Pennsic Grand Ball? 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! Some familiarity with 16th Century Italian steps is helpful. |
| Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | Fortunosa | 15c. Italian | Wed 8/10 noon | A 15th-century Italian bassadanza by Domenico, with some interesting little figures. Steps will be reviewed, but the dance is long and complex, so some familiarity with the Italian bassadanza is advised. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | The wayward nun: Pizochara | 15c. Italian | Wed 8/10 1pm | This is an intermediate level 15th c. dance (skilled beginners can fake their way through it) that reflects the less official happenings in monastic communities. Steps will be reviewed. |
| Lady Felice Debbage | Simple Galliard Variations from Compasso | 15c. Italian | Wed 8/10 2pm | The galliard was one of the hottest dances of the 16th century. Come learn accessible variations for this aerobic, improvisational dance from the oldest printed book on the subject, Ballo della Gagliarda (1560). (Gregory's pick for "most interesting class"!) |
| Lord Maurin Lessault | Beginner Dance: 15c. Italian A | 15c Italian | Wed 8/10 3pm | Never danced before? No problem! This class will start with the very basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to a fun, simple dance from the early 15th c. Dances to include: Petite Riens, Petite Rose, Amoroso |
| Lady Margaret Roe | In Love and Dance… | 16c. Italian | Wed 8/10 4pm | Come learn two very different dances of love. Rustica Amorosa is a beautiful Ballo of longing love ending in an up-tempo Sciolta, and Fiamma d’Amore is a lively Cascarda showing love’s passions. Some familiarity with 16c. Italian dance required. |
| Rebecca bint Cariadoc | Contentezza D'amore: The Contentment of Love. | 16c. Italian | Wed 8/10 5pm | Come learn one of the most beautiful of the 16th-century Balletti! |
| Lady Felice Debbage | 16th Century Revel | 16c. Europe | Wed 8/10 9pm | Come trip the light fantastic in 16th century splendor! From French bransles to Italian balli and early English almans, this ball will feature pleasing delights to entertain newer and experienced dancers alike. (Set list will be influenced by Caroso, Negri, Arbeau, and early versions of the Inns of Court documents.) |
| Margaret de Mey | Beginner: Simple and Fun Almans | 16c. English | Thu 8/11 10am | Never danced before? No problem! This class will guide you through the basics of walking and rhythm, and then introduce you to fun, simple dances from Elizabethan England. Dances to include Lorayne and Madam Sosilla Almans. |
| Arglwydd Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Lovelace dances not in Playford | English Country | Thu 8/11 11am | Come learn two Lovelace ECDs that you won't find in Playford! Learn how to do the Milking Payle and Lightly Love, and expand your repertoire of English Country Dances beyond those published by Mr Playford. |
| Myfanwy ferch Eifion | Exploring Gresley Dances | 15c. English | Thu 8/11 noon | We will dance different Gresley dances, including Lebens disinens and Pernes on gre de duobus. In addition, we will discuss and explore the difficulties in reconstructing these dances. |
| Lord Henry of Maldon | Intermediate English Country Dancing | English Country | Thu 8/11 1pma | Miscellaneous dances reconstructed by the teacher from Playford, possibly including Lady Cullen, If All the World Were Paper, Newcastle, Whirligig, The Chirping of the Nightingale, The Friar and the Nun, Once I Loved a Maiden Fair, or Up Tails All. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Fia Guilemina for Four | 15c. Italian | Thu 8/11 2pm | This is a challenging, yet scintillating 15th c. Italian dance. Come learn something to impress people at the 15th century ball! For intermediate/advanced dancers only please. |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Beginner: Review by Request | Various | Thu 8/11 3pm | This is your chance to review beginner dances with the assistance of a dance master, and you decide which dances to review! |
| fra. Guillaume di San Marino | Candida Luna, a simple Cascarda | 16c. Italian | Thu 8/11 4pm | With short verses and chorus-like pattern, Candida Luna is an excellent introduction to c16 Italian Dance for fans of ECD. For experienced Italian Dancers, its simplicity offers an ideal opportunity to interact and impress one's partner. |
| Rebecca bint Cariadoc | Gracca Amorosa | 16c. Italian | Thu 8/11 5pm | Come learn this fun, popular 16th-century cascarda! Beginners welcome! |
| Judith de Northumbria, Comita et Magistra Laurea | Feast of the Assumption Ball | 15c. Italian | Thu 8/11 evening | Upon Thursday, the 11th of August, Judith, Countess of the House of Drachenwald, invites all to celebrate the Feast of Assumption with revelry in the style of the courts of the Sforzas, Valois, and Lancasters. Music for dancing shall be provided by the ensemble known as Musica sine Nomine, 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 | Pavane, Galliard, and Volta | 16c. European | Fri 8/12 10am | After a quick warmup dance, we'll be working on the basic techniques of two dances that sixteenth-century people did to show off. |
| Mistress Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | Rosina’s Step Class | 15c. Italian | Fri 8/12 11am | We’ll be doing interesting and weird things with steps. Students should be already familiar with 15th-century Italian footwork (eg volta del gioioso, saltarello tedesco.) |
| Arglwydd Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Playford dances the Lovelace way | English Country | Fri 8/12 noon | Every dance in Lovelace with a concordance to a Playford version is different in some way, from only slightly, to very, very different. Learn how to do some familiar ECDs the way Lovelace wrote them down - this class will focus on those dances that can be done to the same arrangement of music as the Playford version, with a view to having sets doing both versions on the dance floor at the same time. |
| Arglwydd Dafydd Cyhoeddwr | Belriguardo Novo | 15c. Italian | Fri 8/12 1pm | There are two more versions of Belrigardo besides the simple, "old" version. This class will teach the new version of the 15th century Italian dance for two that adds in a short chase sequence, and possibly the other new version that adds a third person to the mix. |