Summer Course 2015 ~ Early Dance from Courtly to Comical
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2015
Summer Course- January 7-9, North Sydney
In our sixth annual Summer Course in Renaissance & Baroque Dance,
we will explore the Courtly & Comical sides of early dance, both of
which are to be found in the recorded dance repertoire of the 16th to
18th centuries.
From stately Measures, Pavanes & ball dances of the baroque, to playful
Branles & Balletti, skittish masquerade and Country Dances, these are
two sides of the same coin.
Formal dances of the nobility upheld family honour and tradition at
court ceremonies, while comic, pastoral and miming dances were enjoyed
for the sheer pleasure of masking and being incognito (or even
pretending to be someone else) in ballets, masks and at masquerade
balls.
Brochure
The Renaissance dance
course will include the Pavane and Galliard (standard late 16th C ball
dances) along with a variety of French Branles and miming dances,
Italian Balletti both serious and comic, and light-hearted English
Country Dances.
The Baroque dance course
will introduce the style and technique of noble dance from the French
court of Louis XIV, fashionable around Europe and the basis for
classical ballet. Students will work on original choreography for a
serious ball dance, and sample elements of the comic repertoire.
Participants may choose to enrol in either or both Renaissance and
Baroque courses. Each morning there will be a double Renaissance
session, and then each afternoon one Baroque session. Students new
to early dance are encouraged to attend Wednesday sessions, to learn
steps and sequences used later on. Dances range from sedate to
energetic, and each session will include warm-up exercises, deportment,
steps, movements and dance figures.
Venue 181 Blues Point Road, North Sydney, a short walk south down Blues Point Rd from North Sydney Station (on Blue St). Hall is on left-hand-side just before you reach the Lavender Street intersection. Public transport is highly recommended, as parking is limited in the area. Google Map
Requirements
No previous dance experience is required, nor do you need to bring a
partner.
What to wear
Light comfortable clothes to give freedom of movement.
Flexible, comfortable, well-secured shoes, without a rubber sole.
Flat shoes for Renaissance (e.g. ballet flats, jazz or lightweight
street shoes)
Heeled shoes for Baroque (small heels 1cm-4cm high) & straps or laces
recommended.
See What to wear for classes for
more information
Light refreshments will be
provided for morning tea.
Please bring water to drink. If staying for the day be prepared to
bring/buy lunch (shops nearby).
Enrolment
Please download an
enrolment form (or phone/email for one to be sent),
then complete and return by post/email. Payment is by cheque/money order
or direct deposit (bank details on enrolment form).
Early-bird rates available up to December 19.
Phone or email if you need more information.
An Invitation to all...
Students,
friends and family,
to our
Summer
Ball
Friday 9 January, 6.30pm—9.30pm
181 Blues Point Road, North Sydney (the usual venue)
Help us celebrate the Summer with a little dancing and enjoyment,
catching up with friends old and new, seeing some of the dances learnt,
and joining in some favourites
(no experience or partner needed).
Cool clothing recommended. Dancing shoes essential.
Please bring a plate of simple finger food to share and/or something
non-alcoholic to drink.
Hope you can make it - we look forward to seeing you.
Kind regards,
Fiona & John.
Entry adults $15, children $5
RSVP by Thursday 8 January
9416 5765 | 0400 104 969 or
email
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