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"TMT's mission is to bring the centuries-old art form of the masque alive for contemporary audiences. TMT presents multimedia performances combining elements of theatre, music, and dance from the Renaissance to today." Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Apr 13, 2007 | Hits: 927

"This site originated with the rendance email list. Rendance was founded on April 2nd, 1993, by Andrew Draskóy. The list, as well as this web site, was created to facilitate the study of Renaissance dance. List members collaborated on contributions to an ftp archive, which also contained archives of the list. Resources created this way included a discography and a comprehensive annotated bibliography.

The ftp site was replaced with a web page on July 5th, 1995. http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~andrew/rendance.html received over 123,000 visits. On May 14th, 2001 the single page was reorganized into a site, and moved to www.rendance.org. New introductory material was added, as well as information and links for relevant aspects of Renaissance culture. Other sections were greatly expanded.

What you see now is a transitional design. Coming soon are more specialized bibliographies, as well as articles on dance types and the people who shaped the dance of the Renaissance and our contributed to our knowledge of it. " This site also has an active mailist. See website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Feb 23, 2008 | Hits: 485

"SDHS: Society of Dance History Scholars advances the field of dance studies through research, publication, performance, and outreach to audiences across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. As a constituent member of the American Council of Learned Societies, SDHS holds wide-ranging annual conferences; publishes new scholarship through its proceedings and book series; collaborates regularly with peer organizations in the U.S. and abroad; and presents yearly awards for exemplary scholarship, including the de la Torre Bueno Prize®. " See website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Feb 23, 2008 | Hits: 515

"When people discover that I take baroque dance classes, there's usually some curiosity, and also some misunderstanding about what it involves (my mother asked "Is it, y'know funny dancing?"). This page is a distillation of conversations in pubs in which I have tried to describe exactly what this uncommon hobby of mine involves.

Baroque dances are historical dances. That is, they are dances which went out of fashion long ago. Today both amateurs and professionals are performing reconstructions of old dances, mainly the social dances, from at least as far back as the 12th century, right though until the early 20th century. There are also new dances being choreographed in old styles. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Mar 08, 2008 | Hits: 565

" Rose Moresk are a group dedicated to researching and recreating the Moresk to entertain and educate the public. Our first recreation is the courtly Moresk of around 1500.

Our performances are appropriate for both specialist and general audiences. They are entertaining and exciting to watch. The Moresk dances were performed as court entertainment with elements of drama and other dance forms creating a narrative. Rose Moresk strives to recreate this as accurately as possible and in a manner that is entertaining and accessible to modern audiences.

Thus the dances performed by Rose Moresk are drawn from a collection of dances, known as the Gresley Manuscript, originating from a large house in Derbyshire. They are believed to be the aide-memoir of a dancing master around 1500. Although the manuscripts do not specifically state that these are Moresk dances, they contain features that resemble those elements from other sources known to have been part of the Moresk. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Apr 17, 2008 | Hits: 427

"Concerts, courses, demonstrations, conferences, articles etc. ... All on traditional dance and ancient dance (Baroque, Renaissance and New France)." Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Apr 17, 2008 | Hits: 577

"Born in the summer of 2004, thanks to the historical dance courses organised by Alia Music and conducted by Lucio Paul Texts, Alt (r) Dança is a group of ancient dance that seeks the reconstruction of original music and choreography taken by first treated the "masters of dance" (Dominic from Piacenza, William Jew, Antonio Cornazano, Fabrizio Caroso, Cesare Negri, etc.)

Since its inception the group has participated in dinners, events and exhibitions of medieval and Renaissance music, and now works steadily with Alia Music, occupying an important role in the Review devoted to "Music in the places of ancient Via Francigena." (Google translation) Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: May 17, 2008 | Hits: 1159

"It is now 15 years from the establishment of this group, born in the shadow of "Palio of Rhone." After an initial period, considered to be pure entertainment, grew the interest and passion for Renaissance dances, which were both held internal courses taught by professionals of ancient dances. In addition, to continue with greater commitment its activity was thorough study of these dances through the acquisition of the most famous and popular dances of treaties'400 and'500. Over time has strengthened the experience, the staff has increased and resulted in the desire to spread and disseminate the lessons learned through exhibitions at various locations in Northern Italy (participation in parades, historical, animation dinners medieval and Renaissance, in collaboration with some instrumental ensemble) and lessons-performance in some schools in the first and second grade. ... " (Google translation) Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: May 18, 2008 | Hits: 548

Baroque dance troupe. Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Aug 04, 2008 | Hits: 528

"Welcome to a world of music, dance and costume! Earthly Delights is both the name of a wonderful band and the banner under which a cluster of related passions are exercised.

As a band Earthly Delights might be anything from a wandering trio to a full-on five-piece, and might be caught doing anything from garden weddings to grand concerts, playing anything from pavans to tangos and leading anything from a simple 17th century country dance to a snazzy 19th century couples dance.

As a banner, Earthly Delights covers everything from tutoring dance, putting on balls to producing CDs, publishing dance & tune books, making fine historical costumes and as the Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy is the home of the Bordonian Heritage Dancers. Besides creation and performance, however, Earthly Delights is also about sharing - and hence our intention to develop this web-site into as much of a public resource as possible. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Aug 20, 2008 | Hits: 504

“early-dance.de is dedicated to early dance. It covers dances from Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and 19th century Periods.

The mission is to bring lovers of early dance together!”

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Added on: Aug 20, 2008 | Hits: 718

"Traditional (XVIIIth and XIXth centuries) dances, games, songs and music from the country of Liège (Belgium) " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Sep 05, 2008 | Hits: 491

"zeitenTANZ is a non-profit association to promote historical dance in Austria. It offers information on historical dance, dance evenings and get-togethers as well as workshops run by experienced teachers. All zeitenTANZ workshops and events can be attended by members and non-members likewise. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Sep 05, 2008 | Hits: 442

"Ensemble for historical Baroque and Renaissance dance" Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 465

"The main objective of the Society is the promotion of understanding in the theory and practice of European dance from the 12th to the 19th century as recorded in the contemporary literature.

The policy of the committee is to achieve this by:

* Conducting and promoting original research into treatises on dancing and other references in the literature, drama and dance music of the various periods.
* The organisation of courses for the education of dancers, teachers, actors, musicians and the general public in historical dance.
* Holding meetings and conferences in which lectures, demonstrations and opportunities to participate in historical dances and their music will be given to members of the Society and others.
* Publishing articles conducive or incidental to the aims of the Society in a Society Journal and any other medium which will bring the information to the attention of scholars in related disciplines and other persons concerned with the performance and teaching of historical dances and their music.
* Developing good practice for teachers and instructors in order to promote skills, understanding and enjoyment of the dances, while incorporating current research.
* Giving and promoting historically informed dance demonstrations with music on the contemporary instruments.
* Fostering the growth of other organisations with similar aims in this country and abroad. "

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Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 443

"The Early Dance Circle [EDC] was formed in 1984 as an umbrella organisation to promote the enjoyment, performance and study of Early Dance in the UK. Its membership comprises individuals and groups throughout the UK and beyond.

The Circle’s recognised objects are to foster knowledge, understanding and appreciation of dance and its context in European society up to and including the twentieth century - and of its music and of other subjects in so far as they affect or are affected by Early Dance. ... "

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Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 448

"Consort de Danse Baroque is a historical dance company offering performances, lecture-demonstrations, school workshops, and an annual summer school held in Cardiff, South Wales, as well as regular classes in Baroque and historical dance around the UK and abroad. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 527

"Danse Ecosse is an historical dance group based in Inverness, Scotland. The group was established in 2002 and since then has been building a repertoire of Renaissance Dances as danced in the Courts of Scotland and the rest of Europe. The group uses published research based on original source material as well as working directly from surviving dance manuscripts from the 15th to 17th Centuries. The group also conducts research on dance in Renaissance Scotland. Our costumes are based on historical documents and portraits. "

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Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 413

"I used to make costumes of most periods, up to about 1830 for men, 1900 for women and children, researching in as much detail as possible, using primary sources such as original garments in museums and private collections, and original patterns.

However, as I am virtually retired, and no longer work full time as a costume maker, I only rarely take commissions, usually from previous customers. I no longer take on new customers. I do not make wedding clothes of any kind.

I still give talks and demonstrations about what I did, showing actual garments and materials and drawing on over 40 years' experience working with costume for theatre, including the R.S.C., the Royal National Theatre, Amsterdam Opera, film, T.V., museums, and for static displays, re-enactors, historical dancers and costumed interpreters.”

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Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 449

"Bedford Early Dance and Music organises historical dance workshops and social events in and around Bedford. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 396

"The Society, founded in 1979, exists to encourage the revival and enjoyment of historical dancing. Classes are held weekly on Tuesday evenings from 1930 - 21:45 in Cambridge, England. All classes include some dances suitable for beginners, who are always welcome. It is not necessary to bring a partner or to wear period dress. What you will need, if you join the class, is shoes that have a soft and flexible sole. Jazz shoes are suitable (but make sure the sole is chrome suede, not plastic or smooth leather), as are Greek sandals and Scottish dance shoes (ghillies).

Teaching is given mainly in Mediæval and Renaissance dancing, as practised at the courts of Europe in the 14th-17th centuries, but some attention is also paid to the dance styles of the 18th and 19th centuries. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 366

"Established in 1994, we are a Devon, England based historical dance group specialising in the performance of 15th, 16th, 17th and 19th century court and country dances from England and the Continent, together with contemporary crafts and social activities.

Our members come from a variety of backgrounds and have varied experience, but all share a desire to help to bring a bit of history alive.

Our repertoire of dance, parade and display has been built up over many years of research and practice. We have learnt many new skills from historical dress making to storytelling.

We are always looking out for new ideas and new members so that we can build on our success and bring our past to life for more people.

We enjoy what we do and we do it well. We hope that you'll participate in the workshops on the day or even join us to become a welcome member of Renaissance. "

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Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 436

"We are a collection of enthusiasts brought together by a love of the music, costume and dance of past centuries. Our aims are to promote and preserve the knowledge of Early Dance, its place in our cultural heritage, and to enable the enjoyment of such dance by members of the group and the general public.

Using published research, based on original source material, the group has built up a performing repertoire of Mediaeval, Tudor, Eighteenth century and Regency dances. They range from the court dances of the Italian Renaissance, to the pavanes and galliards of Elizabethan England; they show the development of social dancing from the turbulent seventeenth century to the fashionable Assemblies of the Regency.

Costumes are as authentic as possible, and we usually dance to live music played on instruments appropriate to the period of the dance. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 460

"The Leoncello - School and historic dance group was founded in 1983 in Legnano (Milan) as a cultural Association, with the aim of studying and rebuild on original documents, the social dances court XV from the eighteenth century. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 428

"IHDP is an abbreviation for the " Institute for Historical Dance Practice ". This Institute was founded by Lieven Baert in 1992. Its main objective is to research, preserve and perform social and theatrical dances of Western Europe between 1450 and 1920. We do consider "historical" dance as a serious dance discipline and try to rediscover the old techniques and mould them into a performance for a critical public of today. Therefore we work with professionally trained dancers, musicians and performers who trained hard to understand the style of the different periods. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Sep 06, 2008 | Hits: 472