I will be teaching two dance workshops for The Elegant Arts Society
in New York City this Sunday, September 13th. Logistical details are
below.
The first (1:00-3:45pm) will focus on the dances of the Regency era (1810-1820), specifically the French quadrilles which became popular in the mid-1810s. We will dance and look at a step-sequences to use in the five figures of the First Set of French Quadrilles: Le Pantalon, L'Eté, La Poule, La Trenise, and La Finale and figures one, two, four, and five of the Caledonians. Depending on available time and numbers, we will also dance the amazing reel for nine people (and one hat) known as the Bumpkin. This class is the final review of quadrilles before the Regency Assembly taking place on October 17-18 in New Haven, Connecticut. (For information on the Assembly, please email EAS.)
The second class (4:00-6:00pm) will drop all the way back to the late 1500s and explore Italian dances for groups of three or six taken from the Fabritio Caroso's 1581 treatise, Il Ballarino. Two or three dances will be chosen from among Allegrezza d'Amore (for three), Ballo del Fiore in terzo (three), Dolce Amoroso Fuoco (six), Contrapasso Nuovo (six), and Furioso (six), depending on the numbers in attendance and general skill.
Both of the above are beginner-level classes. No experience is needed and no partner is required, though gender balance is not guaranteed. Clean, leather-soled flat shoes are recommended for both classes.
The classes are held at Dick Shea's (a capoeira studio), 104 W. 14th Street at 6th Avenue, New York City. Ring buzzer #3, up 2 flights, first door on the right. For more information, please email EAS.
The Regency class costs $18, or $12 for people attending for the first time; the Renaissance class costs $15. Pay at the class.
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