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“The Dance Ensemble ROSSINA in Hamburg, under the direction of Birte Hoffmann-Cabenda, was founded in 1982. We are dancing historical dances mainly from renaissance and baroque and are non-professionals. We make our performances in costumes sewed after historical models; when possible accompanied on authentical instruments.

The group members of the group are of mixed ages, new members and visitors are always welcome.“

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“Karin Modigh took her first baroque dance steps in her mid-teens, and quickly developed a passion for early dance that has since taken her throughout most of Europe. Today she works professionally as a dancer, choreographer and teacher of baroque and renaissance dance, both within her company Stockholm Baroque Dancers, as well as under her own name. To Karin, baroque dance is a living dance form, just as relevant and fascinating today as it was 300 years ago. …”

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Added on: Feb 08, 2012 | Hits: 197

“Founded in 1999 by Jadwiga Nowaczek, La Danza München brings historical dances of the 17^th to 19^th century to the performance stage. The ensemble performs in costume after historical models. The members of the ensemble have several years of dance training in the specific language of movement (the meticulous steps and imaginative choreography adequately portray) of each the studied periods. The subtlety of movement, grace and dignity inherent in the courtly dance are important criteria in developing the dances. A hallmark of the ensemble is the homogeneity of the dance movement. This particular component of the geometrical baroque choreographies for dancers and for spectators is understandable. …”

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Dance institute of vintage and modern dances.

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“Rotruenge is a non-profit organisation formed by Christophe Deslignes in 1996 to introduce as many people as possible to medieval music and dance. It organises recitals and other events, mainly in the Yonne department (Auxerre, Saint-Julien-du-Sault, Seignelay, Georges Hosotte Art Centre in Bailly). In 1997 it started the International Medieval Music and Dance Course and the Saint-Bris Medieval Festival, which the Compagnie Retroencha runs in the medieval village of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux during the first week in August, enabling participants of all ages and abilities to find out or learn more about the song, dance and instrumental music of the period. In addition, a workshop devoted entirely to the reconstruction of medieval dances is held in May each year. Rotruenge is now proposing a series of four master classes at Lissac-sur-Couze, in the Corrèze department, for experienced musicians and existing ensembles.”

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Added on: Jan 12, 2012 | Hits: 202

The Cie Fantaisies Baroques aims to promote and disseminate choreographed performances of evening events, educational activities, with the theme of the Renaissance, Baroque and the nineteenth century.

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Added on: Jan 12, 2012 | Hits: 214

“L’Eclat des Muses - Cie Christine Bayle is a baroque dance troupe, research team and school. She creates performances that fall, depending on the project, in either to dance and “live” music, play and drama texts. Her research focuses on the coherence and the interaction of Baroque art, still buried in directories upstream and downstream of the "baroque", on the deepening of knowledge and skills. Finally, she shares practical knowledge to different audiences, teaches amateurs, and since 1983 has formed many professionals …”

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Added on: Jan 10, 2012 | Hits: 294

“Pastime is an enthusiastic group of people interested in authentic period dance and performance. The group was founded in 1980 by Christine Rogers and has evolved into today's company.

Pastime specialises in 15th - 17th century dance with excursions from time to time into the 18th and 19th centuries.“

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Added on: Dec 28, 2011 | Hits: 157

“An exceptionnal event “le Bal de Versailles“

Live the time of a magic night, the history,the music, the suits through centuries,Royal usher, animation baroque, Ballet Master, duels with sword, baroque and current musics, salty buffet sweet food, drinks and Champagne … “

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Added on: Dec 24, 2011 | Hits: 233

“Herts Early Dance was founded in 2002 as a social club for all those interested in the dances and music of earlier times. Dancers and musicians meet about every three weeks in St Albans. Most meetings are led by either our principal tutor, Anne Daye, or another experienced tutor. The dances are selected from a wide range of styles and periods mainly focusing on the 15th to 17th centuries. …”

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Added on: Dec 15, 2011 | Hits: 189

“We are primarily a tudor reenactment group but also cover earlier and later periods. We specialise in portraying the domestic pastimes of the period - particularly the music and dance.

We practice and perform the social and court dances of the Renaissance covering the 15th century, 16th century and 17th century, more specifically the period between 1450 and 1650. The group was started in 1991 by people from a number of historical recreation societies (English Civil War Society, White Company, Sealed Knot, etc.) who were interested in learning the dances of the periods in history which those societies portrayed. The group has a wealth of experience putting on domestic living history events covering a wide variety of activities including our core specialities of music, dance, period costume and period cooking and dining. Our dancers and reenactors mainly participate in living history events covering the Tudor period, both Henrician and Elizabethan, but also cover the medieval, Jacobean and Stuart periods up to the English civil war. …”

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“Formed in early 2011, the Villiens Dance Company are friends who have come together seeking to portray historical dances.

While we focus mainly on the dances that would have been known in year 1588, we also develop a repetoire of dances from medieval times to the 17th Century.

As a group we portray mainly the middle class (then known as the 'middling sort') and the lower gentry as they would have been in the year 1588. We take great care to authenticity and accuracy in our dances, costume and presentation.”

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“Coranto Early Dance & Music was founded in 1991 by Diana Scrivener.   Since then, it has specialized in performances of period dance and music, because as Artistic Director, Diana believes very strongly that excellence of demonstration, authenticity of style and increased awareness of this important aspect of history should be promoted at every opportunity.
 
To this aim, the group has given numerous performances, both informal and formal, to a wide cross-section of the public and in a variety of venues country-wide.  This has allowed the social dancing of our ancestors to remain the vital and dynamic art-form that it truly deserves to be, by exposing it to audiences who, in other circumstances, might not experience, or have any knowledge of this type of dance.
   
Coranto was a recipient in the first round of the A4E Express Awards, supported by the National Lottery, through the Arts Council of England.“

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“The Society, founded in 1979, exists to encourage the revival and enjoyment of historical dancing. Classes are held weekly on Tuesday evenings from 19:45–21:45 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 14^th–17^th centuries, but some attention is also paid to the dance styles of the 18^th and 19^th centuries.”

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“In 2000, Ana Yepes created her company in order to present dance performances in different styles that she developed.The company includes contemporary dancers and baroque dancers, depending on the performance needs..

Éclats Baroques, show consists of three short pieces, selected pieces of the baroque repertoire of the company for six dancers and soundtrack. It includes Éclats de Donaires, Danses du Roi and de Fiesta. …”

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Early music ensemble and dancers.

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“The New York Historical Dance Company is a group of dancers devoted to the study, recreation and performance of dances from the fifteenth through the early twentieth centuries. Costumed in period clothing, the company performs social and theatrical dances from Europe and America. The company has performed with Piffaro, Parthenia—A Consort of Viols, Philadelphia Classical Symphony, Wake Forest Consort, Mannes Camerata and the New Dance Group. Members of the company have also performed at the Connecticut Early Music Festival, Wake Forest University, at SUNY Stony Brook, in Germany, Belgium and Austria. Our ambition is to bring the joy and beauty of these dances to modern audiences, at the same time educating them in an important facet of the culture of past eras. ..“

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“We are excited that you are visiting Danza Antiqua. We are here to provide unique dance and historical activities for any occasion.

Danza Antiqua was formed in England in 1993 by its Director Nancy J. Walker. It was formed with the purpose of providing dances performances, instruction, education and consultancy across all major historical periods. Its dancers are trained in the particular dances and style for each event. A typical performance is presented in accurate reproduction historical clothing and includes dance, historical readings and education about the dances and their social setting and context. ..“

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“Dance Books is now the only company in the world devoted to the publishing and retail selling of books, CDs, and videos on dance and human movement. We carry more than 2,000 items and sell mainly by mail order, though visitors are always welcome (but please 'phone first). ..“ Some Early Music Dance books available.

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“The Early Dance Consort is a Sydney-based teaching and performing ensemble specialising in the reconstruction of early European court dance from the Renaissance to the 18th century.

Under the direction of Fiona Garlick and John Barnard, the Consort has delighted Australian  audiences with its costumed presentations, accompanied by leading early instrumental ensembles including the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble of the Golden Age, Musica da Camera, The Musicke, Pastance, the Renaissance Players and The Marais Project. ..“ Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"Stockholm Baroque Dancers is a dance company whose activities are based on the conviction that the 17th and 18th-century dance arts still have something important to say to us today. We aim to give relevance to the different dance forms of the baroque period and re-establishing their connection with music, singing and the theatre. We also hope to make room for new creations inspired by and based on the baroque aesthetic.

•  Our artistic activities include creation of performances in cooperation with musicians and actors.
•  Our teaching activities include dance classes for all ages and levels.
•  Our research activities include participation in seminars and a continuous investigation of the source material.
  

Artistic director: Karin Modigh"

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Added on: Oct 08, 2008 | Hits: 497

"Pied en l´Air is a Swedish society and an ensemble which performs with historical dances from the 15th century to the 18th century. Restoring dances from these periods is as important as performing them in an entertaining but yet historically correct context. Consequently, we take a pride in recreating dresses true to the period. Martin Cizsuk, textile researcher and craftsman, is our costume coordinator. With dancing, music, dresses and theatre elements, we try to give the audience a living image of the past.

Our members have long experience and educations from Historical Dance at the University College of Dance in Stockholm and other dance educations. The ensemble was founded in 1984 by dance teacher Ann-Marie Ulfvarson. We rehearse and have dance technique classes on a regular basis; recent years with renowned Kaj Sylegård (Kaj Sylegard) as head teacher. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"Contretemps was formed in 1985 by Barbara Segal and Frank Perenboom as a dance duo. Their aim is to present the dance of earlier centuries in a manner that is both lively and entertaining, while still remaining faithful to the original sources. Working from early manuscripts, printed choreographies and contemporary descriptions, Contretemps recreates the dances of past times, with authentic costumes and the music of the period -- either as a concert performance or integrated into stories to heighten the dramatic appeal. Whether as courtiers at Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles, or Harlequin and Columbine in the pantomimes of 18th century London, their performance is supremely entertaining. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"Bath Minuet Company is a performance dance group who perform 18th century dances in authentic costume. We have been performing for more than ten years in such venues as Hampton Court palace, and the Assembly rooms, Pump Room and Guildhall in Bath, as well as in film and TV productions. We pay great attention to detail in costume, manners and above all, dancing. We like to demonstrate to our audiences, the elegance, the grace of movement and the harmonious patterns of 18th dance, and how these qualities relect the aesthetic values of the 18th century, as expressed in the music, architecture and visual arts of the time. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"Seattle Early Dance is dedicated to presenting high quality performances of dances from the European Courts between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. These dances are reconstructed using original manuals and treatises, and are performed in exquisite costumes based on historical designs. Essential to the performance experience is collaboration with musicians playing authentic period instruments. Seattle Early Dance has performed with some of the finest early music organizations in Seattle, including the Seattle Symphony, the Seattle Baroque Orchestra, and the Seattle Academy of Baroque Opera. Seattle Early Dance aims to have a wide appeal, presenting dances in ways both entertaining and informative for modern audiences. Seattle Early Dance is also committed to educational activities, such as workshops and residences in schools and other community settings. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Oct 06, 2008 | Hits: 383