| SchedDate | SchedTime | Class Name | SCAName | Location | Description |
| 8/1/2012 | 10:00:00 | Beginner: 16 c. Italian A | Margaret Roe | 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: La Castellana. | |
| 8/1/2012 | 11:00:00 | 16th Century Italian Heys: Furioso and Squilina | Margaret Roe | The Italian equivalent of ECD heys were called “chains.” Caroso played with many different types throughout Il Ballarino. Come learn several, done in both Furioso and Squilina. Not recommended for absolute beginners; steps will not be taught. | |
| 8/1/2012 | 12:00:00 | Introduction to Dance for All Ages | Pennsic Dance Staff | It's never too early to learn to dance! This class will cover some simple dances that are fun for all ages (adult supervision is required for those under 12). These dances will prepare you for Saturday afternoon's All Ages Revel. | |
| 8/1/2012 | 13:00:00 | Riunione | Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | A modern bassadanza choreographed in 15th-C Italian style. The title means Reunion, suitable for Pennsic when friends get together again. Steps will be taught, beginners are welcome. | |
| 8/1/2012 | 14:00:00 | 4-couple English Country Dances | Margaret Roe | Come learn two lovely English County Dances for 4 couples: Hyde Park and Newcastle are. Not recommended for absolute beginners. | |
| 8/1/2012 | 15:00:00 | Beginner: 15 c. Italian Bassadanza | Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | 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) | |
| 8/1/2012 | 16:00:00 | Intermediate English Country Dancing | Henry of Maldon | Because you can never know too many dances! We'll be doing dances mostly or entirely from The English Dancing-Master by Playford, as reconstructed by the teacher, to be selected once the class starts. | |
| 8/1/2012 | 20:00:00 | Open Dancing | Pennsic Dance Staff | ||
| 8/2/2012 | 10:00:00 | Beginner: Introduction to the Inns of Court Dances | Guillaume di San Marino | Simple late c16 English social dances from the Inns of Court. They can easily be perform by everyone, regardless of age or agility or experience. Participants will use cheat notes based on extant sources & walk through the most common dances. | |
| 8/2/2012 | 11:00:00 | Candida Luna | Guillaume di San Marino | AKA "Gracca Lite". Candida has short verses and chorus-like pattern. It is an excellent introduction to c16 Italian Dance. For experienced Italian Dancers, its simplicity offers an ideal opportunity to interact and impress one's partner. | |
| 8/2/2012 | 12:00:00 | Introduction to Dance for All Ages | Pennsic Dance Staff | It's never too early to learn to dance! This class will cover some simple dances that are fun for all ages (adult supervision is required for those under 12). These dances will prepare you for Saturday afternoon's All Ages Revel. | |
| 8/2/2012 | 13:00:00 | Tesara for 6 | Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | Tesara is a ballo full of fascinating weaves for 10 dancers. This modern adaptation is for 6. Steps will be only briefly reviewed, so participants should be familiar with 15th-C Italian dance, or be fast learners willing to mess up. | |
| 8/2/2012 | 14:00:00 | Bizzarria d'Amore | Henry of Maldon | Bizzarria d'Amore is an amusing and popular dance from Le Gratie d'Amore by Negri. We will be learning it with some emphasis on the footwork and the original figures as reconstructed by the teacher. | |
| 8/2/2012 | 15:00:00 | Beginner: 15 c. Italian | Darius the Dancer | 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. | |
| 8/2/2012 | 16:00:00 | Hey Training Course | Darius the Dancer | We'll run through various types of hey figures that appear in different dances (mostly, but not exclusively, from English Country Dance). These can be handy both for learning / understanding dances and figures, and as a tool for Improvisation. | |
| 8/2/2012 | 20:00:00 | Open Dancing | Pennsic Dance Staff | ||
| 8/3/2012 | 10:00:00 | Beginner: Easy ECD Sampler | Darius the Dancer | 3 easy English Country Dances. Hit and Miss (2 couples); Chestnut (3 couples); Goddesses (4 couples) | |
| 8/3/2012 | 11:00:00 | More Bransles | Margaret Roe | So, have the basics of Bransle down? Ready for something more? Then this is the class for you! We’ll look at the more advanced/uncommon Bransles: Aridan, Cassandra, Charlotte, Hay, Hermits, Montard, Pinagay, Poitou, Scots, Trihory, and War. | |
| 8/3/2012 | 12:00:00 | Introduction to Dance for All Ages | Pennsic Dance Staff | It's never too early to learn to dance! This class will cover some simple dances that are fun for all ages (adult supervision is required for those under 12). These dances will prepare you for Saturday afternoon's All Ages Revel. | |
| 8/3/2012 | 13:00:00 | Mordred's Lullaby | Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | 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, beginner’s welcome. | |
| 8/3/2012 | 14:00:00 | Introduction to 15th Century Italian Dance | Rebecca bint Cariadoc | Come learn several simple and fun 15th century Italian dances! I will be planning to teach some combination of Amoroso, Rostibolli Gioso, Petit Vriens and Anello, as time and attendance allows. Dancers of all ages welcome! | |
| 8/3/2012 | 15:00:00 | Beginner: Bransles A | Sion Andreas o Wynedd | 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. | |
| 8/3/2012 | 16:00:00 | The Mixed Bransle Suite | Darius the Dancer | 5 Bransles (Cassandra, Pinagay, Charlotte, War, Aridan). These constitute a suite from Arbeau, which we often enjoy dancing as a challenge, listening to musical queues to see which dance is next in sequence. Come learn them properly, so you can try to keep up with the musicians! | |
| 8/3/2012 | 17:00:00 | Disguising for Dancing | Mara Kolarova | Remember how Romeo met Juliet? Parties in period routinely offered amateur theatricals in conjunction with dancing. Discussion of what they did and how you can do it too. | |
| 8/3/2012 | 20:00:00 | Open Dancing | Pennsic Dance Staff | ||
| 8/4/2012 | 10:00:00 | Absolute Beginner A | Rebecca bint Cariadoc | Never danced before, and you're not sure what to expect? This is an opportunity to learn the basics from excellent teachers. They will guide you through the steps and patterns, and soon you'll be on your way to the ball! | |
| 8/4/2012 | 11:00:00 | Le Spagnolette: A Comparison | Margaret Roe | In the 16th century Italian dance sources, there are now 7 choreographies called Spagnoletta available to us, by 4 authors. Come learn the differences and similarities between them. For somewhat experienced dancers - steps will not be taught. | |
| 8/4/2012 | 12:00:00 | Introduction to Dance for All Ages | Pennsic Dance Staff | It's never too early to learn to dance! This class will cover some simple dances that are fun for all ages (adult supervision is required for those under 12). These dances will prepare you for Saturday afternoon's All Ages Revel. | |
| 8/4/2012 | 13:00:00 | Quintessential Elizabethan Dances | Margaret Roe | Every Elizabethan gentleman who attended the Inns of Court was expected to learn a basic set of dances, the Old Measures, that were performed at social functions and holiday celebrations. Come learn these easy dances and some extras, if time allows! | |
| 8/4/2012 | 14:00:00 | English Country Dances for All | Henry of Maldon | English country dances, suitable for all experience and skill levels, as reconstructed by the teacher from The English Dancing-Master by Playford. Dances will include Gathering Peascods, Jenny Pluck Pears, and Rufty Tufty. | |
| 8/4/2012 | 15:00:00 | Beginner: The Steps of 15c Italian Dancing | Gregory Blount | This class will teach you everything you ever wanted to know, and more, about 15th century Italian dance steps. We will cover all of the steps in all of the meters, and work on making them look good. | |
| 8/4/2012 | 17:00:00 | All Ages Revel | Pennsic Dance Staff | If you like to dance, but can't stay up late enough to attend the evening revels, come to the Dance Pavilion on Saturday afternoon for the All Ages Revel. The set list will consist of dances suitable for dancers of any age (adult supervision required for those under 12). | |
| 8/4/2012 | 19:00:00 | Beginner Ball Prep | Sonja Flicker | Come familarize yourself with some of the dances for the Beginner's Ball on Sunday the 5th. Partners not necessary. | |
| 8/4/2012 | 20:00:00 | Open Dancing | Pennsic Dance Staff | ||
| 8/5/2012 | 10:00:00 | Beginner: Burgundian Basse | Wilhelm of Northpass | Burgundian Basse (low) dance is a mystery to many but it is actually a very simple and elegant form that is found in some of the earliest sources and continues in a similar style for many years. This class will attempt to not only teach a few dances but will share the key to understanding the form. | |
| 8/5/2012 | 11:00:00 | In an English Style I | Sion Andreas o Wynedd | Imagine Sion trying to make some ECDs. Lots of his dances didnt work, but a few did. Well be trying out Two Fat Ladies, St. Joan, Syon Park and Twt Hill. | |
| 8/5/2012 | 12:00:00 | Heavenly Dancing | Margaret Roe | Caroso wrote four dances about celestial objects: Ardente Sole (Burning Sun), Candida Luna (White Moon), Chiara Stella (Clear Star) and Fulgente Stella (Shining Star). Come learn any of these dances, by request. Dancers of all levels welcome. | |
| 8/5/2012 | 13:00:00 | Contentezza D'Amore | Rebecca bint Cariadoc | Come learn Contentezza D'Amore, one of the most beautiful of the 16th century Balli! Dancers of all ages welcome. This is an advanced class. | |
| 8/5/2012 | 14:00:00 | Vercepe | Rosina del Bosco Chiaro | Vercepe is a challenging dance for five people. The class will focus on bringing out a dynamic performance, emphasizing contrast in the different sections. Students should be comfortable with 15th-C Italian dance in all 4 tempi. | |
| 8/5/2012 | 16:00:00 | Low Impact Galliard | Mara Kolarova | Bad knees? Tired? Galliards are supposed to be high energy and high impact, but I can show you how to back that off so you don’t bounce any more than you want to. | |
| 8/5/2012 | 17:00:00 | All the Bransles! | Darius the Dancer | We'll attempt to dance through the bransles in Arbeau (all 22 of them). Not intended to be a thorough teaching, but a fun, energetic, dance overview experiment. Some prior bransle experience preferred. | |
| 8/5/2012 | 18:00:00 | Beginner Ball Prep | Gregory Blount | Come familarize yourself with some of the dances for the Beginner's Ball on Sunday the 5th. Partners not necessary. | |
| 8/5/2012 | 20:00:00 | Beginner's Ball | Sonja Flicker | We welcome all levels. All dances will be taught. No partner needed. Musicians welcome to join the open band. Some light refreshments will be served. | |
| 8/6/2012 | 10:00:00 | Beginner: 16 c. Italian B | Alina of Foxwood | 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. | |
| 8/6/2012 | 11:00:00 | Introduction to Galliards | Felice Debbage | Come for basic to intermediate 6-beat galliard variations from Compasso and Arbeau. Leave with step variations to practice and a solid plan for how look great on the dance floor at any ball! | |
| 8/6/2012 | 12:00:00 | Nobilta d'Amore | Philip White | A sixteenth century Italian dance as published by Negri for couples. | |
| 8/6/2012 | 13:00:00 | Intermediate 15th Century Italian | Lowrie Leulyn | We will be going through a few dances from the lovely 15th century period, very elegant, graceful. Please come knowing some of the basic steps of 15th century Italian. | |
| 8/6/2012 | 14:00:00 | In an English Style II | Sion Andreas o Wynedd | Doubling, siding arming. That makes half the dances in Playfords 1st ed., but why should it? What if ECD had taken a different course? What would those dances have looked like? Maybe something like Pontyplas, Sweet Nothings and Faith and Hope. | |
| 8/6/2012 | 15:00:00 | Beginner: Pavane and Galliard | Felice Debbage | 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. | |
| 8/6/2012 | 16:00:00 | Four 15c Italian Dances You'll Want to Know | Gregory Blount | This class will cover some of the most common, yet infrequently taught, dances from 15th century Italy: Amoroso, Anello, Gelosia, and Rostiboli. We'll learn the basics, and then learn how to play with the stories that all of these dances tell. | |
| 8/6/2012 | 18:00:00 | Grand Ball Preparation | Gregory Blount | The Grand Ball is a no-teach ball. Come to the prep classes to learn all of the dances! We'll do different material each day, and it will be worthwhile to come to some or all of the repeats. | |
| 8/6/2012 | 20:00:00 | Anachronistic Ball | Wilhelm of Northpass | ||
| 8/7/2012 | 10:00:00 | Beginner: Bransles B | Lorenzo Petrucci | 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. | |
| 8/7/2012 | 11:00:00 | Doppie Mutanze from Ballo della Gagliarda | Felice Debbage | Advanced, 12-beat finishing moves from Compasso's Ballo della Gagliarda. We will learn about 6-8 of the most accessible double galliard variations from this 1560 dance manual. | |
| 8/7/2012 | 12:00:00 | Gracca Amorosa For Beginners | Rebecca bint Cariadoc | A beginner's introduction to Gracca Amorosa, one of the most popular 16th century cascarde! Dancers of all ages welcome. Previous dance experience may be helpful but not required. | |
| 8/7/2012 | 13:00:00 | Learn Whirligig: intermediate ECD | Jody Brighton | Despite the name, Whirligig is actually not a very spinny dance. It's a great dance to practice your ECD skills. If you've already got a handle on Doubles, Siding, and Arming, you'll be dancing the Whirligig inside of an hour. | |
| 8/7/2012 | 14:00:00 | English Country Dance for 3 couples | James Blackcloak | Come to this class to learn intermediate level dances for three couples. Dances taught will include Scotch Cap, Adson's Saraband and Old Mole. Dancers of all levels are welcome. | |
| 8/7/2012 | 15:00:00 | Beginner: Review by Request | Pennsic Dance Staff | Never danced before, and you're not sure what to expect? This is an opportunity to learn the basics from excellent teachers. They will guide you through the steps and patterns, and soon you'll be on your way to the ball! | |
| 8/7/2012 | 16:00:00 | Gratiosio | Conandil ingen Donngaile | This Ballo by Guiglielmo 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. | |
| 8/7/2012 | 17:00:00 | Chirintana | Wilhelm of Northpass | Come learn this light and bouncy dance from 15th Century Italy. It is a fun fusion of Italian piva and the form of a longways country dance as was found centuries later as English Country dance. When paired with lively music it can be the highlight of many evenings. | |
| 8/7/2012 | 18:00:00 | Grand Ball Preparation | Gregory Blount | The Grand Ball is a no-teach ball. Come to the prep classes to learn all of the dances! We'll do different material each day, and it will be worthwhile to come to some or all of the repeats. | |
| 8/7/2012 | 20:00:00 | Grand Ball | Pennsic Dance Staff | Barn | On the evening of Tuesday, August 7, the barn will be transformed into the Pennsic Grand Ball. Come out in your finest attire and join the festivities on the dance floor. Music will be provided by talented musicians from every kingdom. Celebrate the fellowship of Pennsic on the dance floor all night long! |
| 8/7/2012 | 21:00:00 | Clan Blue Feather Ball & Fashion Cotillion | Joshua the Imperfekt | Come one, come all, to the annual Clan Blue Feather Ball & Fashion Cotillion! Music, food, drink, entertainment and dancing, plus raffle and costume prizes. Wear what makes you look your best! | |
| 8/8/2012 | 10:00:00 | Absolute Beginner C | Lorenzo Petrucci | Never danced before, and you're not sure what to expect? This is an opportunity to learn the basics from excellent teachers. They will guide you through the steps and patterns, and soon you'll be on your way to the ball! | |
| 8/8/2012 | 11:00:00 | Two Cascarde | Alina of Foxwood | Cascarde are lively 16th Century Italian dances found in Caroso. Alta Regina is a lovely, fairly low impact,Cascarda. Fedelta, a cute Cascarda for a circle of as many couples as will, has the joyous feel of a country dance. Come, learn, and enjoy! | |
| 8/8/2012 | 12:00:00 | Chigi Dances | Margaret Roe | In 2004, a transcription of a collection of dances in the Vatican - the Chigi dances - was published. In this class, we will learn a few of these dances - some new and some duplicated in other sources. Dancers of all levels welcome. | |
| 8/8/2012 | 12:00:00 | Galliard and Variations | Felice Debbage | Casa Bardicci | |
| 8/8/2012 | 13:00:00 | Regional Variations: Featuring Whirligig | Jody Brighton | Who starts the hey? What type of cast should we use? Why won't you hold my hand when we arch? Different groups have different habits and different variations on their dances. Come explore a few of these differences in a fun, relaxed class. | |
| 8/8/2012 | 13:00:00 | 15th Century Italian Sampler: Lauro, Chirintana, Belfiore, Gelosia | Conandil ingen Donngaile/Wilhelm of Northpass | Casa Bardicci | |
| 8/8/2012 | 14:00:00 | Pavane, Galliard, and Volta | Henry of Maldon | This is a class about footwork and technique, mainly for the galliard as reconstructed by the teacher from Orchésographie by Arbeau. | |
| 8/8/2012 | 14:00:00 | Castellana | Margaret Roe | Casa Bardicci | |
| 8/8/2012 | 15:00:00 | Beginner: 15 c. Italian - Rostiboli and Amoroso | Wilhelm of Northpass | This class will teach Rostiboli Gioioso and Amoroso from 15th C Italy. Come learn these delightful dances and, if you care, the story of how dance can lead to love. Knowledge of 15th C footwork suggested but not required. | |
| 8/8/2012 | 15:00:00 | Lo Spagnoletto | Lowrie Leulyn | Casa Bardicci | |
| 8/8/2012 | 16:00:00 | Colonnese | Conandil ingen Donngaile | A Ballo for six written by Guglielmo for Sveva, Alessandro Sforza’s second wife. This is an elegant dance with beautiful floor patterns. A sprightly ending adds a touch of flirtatious fun. A beginner-intermediate dance. | |
| 8/8/2012 | 16:00:00 | Hot Pursuit: 15th Century Italian Chasing Dances | Lorenzo Petrucci | Casa Bardicci | |
| 8/8/2012 | 17:00:00 | How to Brawl with Arbeau | Henry of Maldon | Branles are often taught as simple beginner dances, and there are often points that are omitted. This class will cover some things you might not have learned before. | |
| 8/8/2012 | 17:00:00 | Gracca Amorosa | Alina of Foxwood | Casa Bardicci | |
| 8/8/2012 | 18:00:00 | English Revel Prep | Mirabella Walmesley of Grimsby | Learn Hit or Miss and Chestnut for Thursday night's English Revel. 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. | |
| 8/8/2012 | 20:00:00 | Journey Through Time: A 16th Century Revel | Margaret Roe | Join Lady Margaret Roe for a journey through the sixteenth century! Come enjoy live music, refreshments, and dances about how to travel, people to see and places to visit. Beginners and experienced dancers alike are welcome! | |
| 8/9/2012 | 10:00:00 | Beginner: The Inns of Court (Old Measures) | Henry of Maldon | ||
| 8/9/2012 | 11:00:00 | Furioso All'Italiano | Rebecca bint Cariadoc | Come learn Furioso All'Italiano, a 16th century Italian dance for sets of three couples! Dancers of all ages welcome. This is an advanced class. | |
| 8/9/2012 | 12:00:00 | Early Italian Dances with More Steps | Henry of Maldon | We'll be doing two popular dances, Giloxia and Vita di Cholino, with more attention to the steps than is usual for these dances. | |
| 8/9/2012 | 13:00:00 | Playford Dances from Sloane | Henry of Maldon | Two dances from Playford, based on alternate descriptions in MS Sloane 3858: Parsons Farewell, and Mariners. | |
| 8/9/2012 | 14:00:00 | Il conto dell'Orco | Guillaume di San Marino | A new reconstruction of Caroso's 'Tale of the Ogre'. This is a simple Balletto in 5 parts from Il Ballarino. It's verse-chorus like pattern make it easy learn and fun to dance. | |
| 8/9/2012 | 15:00:00 | Beginner: English Country Dance B | Sonja Flicker | 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. | |
| 8/9/2012 | 16:00:00 | Gracca Amorosa | Conandil ingen Donngaile | ||
| 8/9/2012 | 17:00:00 | Hilt-and-Point Sword Dancing | Jaume de Monçó | Related to morris, hilt-and-point sword dances are found throughout Europe, beginning in 14th century Germany. This class will cover their history, as well as a reconstruction of a 16th century Swedish example. | |
| 8/9/2012 | 18:00:00 | Ball Prep | Pennsic Dance Staff | 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. | |
| 8/10/2012 | 10:00:00 | Intermediate Galliard Variations | Gregory Blount | This class will cover a bunch of variations of the rather athletic improvised dance called the galliard. Students should be acquainted with galliard basics, or have a good sense of balance. We'll do French and Italian variations from a variety of sources. | |
| 8/10/2012 | 11:00:00 | Chase your Partner | Henry of Maldon | These are lively and popular 15th century Italian dances that include figures where partners take turns to leave and pursue each other: Petit Riense and Amoroso. | |
| 8/10/2012 | 12:00:00 | Bella Gioiosa | Conandil ingen Donngaile | ||
| 8/10/2012 | 13:00:00 | English Country Dance for 4 couples | James Blackcloak | ||
| 8/10/2012 | 14:00:00 | Dance Floor Tear Down | Darius the Dancer |