pennsicdance: schedule

[Greg Lindahl]

As you guys all know, I'm very deadline-driven, and this year the A&S
class coordinator moved the deadline. So that's why this is appearing
later than expected. This needs to be final on Monday, so please point
out errors quickly. There are a couple of open slots; if you want to
volunteer, please do so quickly. I would love to see more people teaching
this year. Oh, and there are 3 "Generic Beginner" classes that could
use teachers. I have people who are interested in filling them, but I
would prefer new teachers.
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Pennsic Dance Class Schedule

First off, I'd like to give a big "Thank you!" to everyone who
volunteered to teach. We have a few fewer classes than last year, so
there are a few slots still open. There are 13 different teachers this
year, several of them new to teaching at Pennsic, and we'll sorely
miss Mistress Rosina, who isn't coming this year.

Classes run from 10-5 every day -- with Topical beginners at 3pm,
Generic beginners at 4pm, Ball Prep classes, 2 hours x 4 days.

Evening special events, all in Dance Tent except the Masked Ball:

Sun Aug 10: 15th Century Italian Party (Gregory)
Mon Aug 11: 6-7:30pm Caroso-Style Ball (Queen Elena and Gregory)
Tue Aug 12: Pre-1603 Party (Judith and Domenico)
Thu Aug 14: Barn taken for Midrealm Court until 11pm?
            English Revel in Dance Tent (Dianna and Henry, et al)
Fri Aug 15: Pennsic Masked Ball 9pm-1am in Barn.

Floor Assembly: Before Thursday Aug 7 (Adele to pick date/time)
Floor Disassembly: Fri Aug 15 at 5pm

Not yet scheduled: Mara's Real Caroso (Potentially Wed aft or Eve.)

Thu Aug 7, 10 am, open slot
Thu Aug 7, 11 am, open slot
Thu Aug 7, 2 pm, open slot
Mon Aug 11, 2 pm, open slot
Wed Aug 13, 2 pm, (2 hours) open slot (potentially Real Caroso)

Thu Aug 7, 12 noon (2 hours)
Henry of Maldon
Progressive Country Dancing: How to Do Thus to the Last.

In the earliest sources, the progressive country dances are well
established as one of the most typical formats.This class will focus
on some of the older dances of this kind, which are very different
from the more modern dances such as Hole in the Wall.

Thu Aug 7, 3 pm
Henry of Maldon
English Country Dances

This introductory class will cover some of the more popular dances in the 
SCA. If you don't yet dance, country dancing is a fun way to get started!

Thu Aug 7, 4 pm
Victoria Pringle
Beginning Dance

Fri Aug 8, 10 am
Henry of Maldon
Jump Around

Learn how to do some simple, happy and bouncy dances from the
Renaissance. Dances will include the piva, courante, and branle du
haut barrois. These kinds of dances are keeping me young. Maybe
they'll work for you too!

Fri Aug 8, 11 am
Henry of Maldon
Reconstructing Arbeau: Theory and Practice

This class will be a mixture of lecture, discussion, and
practicum. The process of dance reconstruction will be explored from
underlying assumptions through practical testing of hypotheses.

Fri Aug 8, 12 noon
Gwommy Anpurpaidh
Playford By Request

Dances that might be taught include Adson's Saraband, Argeers, Boate
Man, Bonny Bonny Broom, Chestnut, Cuckolds All In A Row, Faine I Would
If I Could, Glory of the West, Goddesses, Hyde Park, Newcastle, Old
Mole, Parson's Farewell, Scotch Cap and Whirlygig.

Fri Aug 8, 2 pm
Henry of Maldon
Naughty Courtly Dances

Description of class: There's a shortage of documentation on how to do 
period lap dancing. So instead we'll be learning some more innocuously 
naughty dances that include hugging and kissing. (Repeated Wed Aug 13 at 1pm.)

Fri Aug 8, 3 pm
Henry of Maldon
The Old Measures

The Old Measures are among the earliest known dances from London, and are 
an excellent introduction to the history of English dancing. Learn the 
complete suite of eight measures, and you will be ready to go dancing at 
the Inns of Court.

Fri Aug 8, 4 pm
Lyev Davidovitch

Beginning Dancing

Sat Aug 9, 10 am
Judith of Northumbria
Low, Slow, and Flirtatious: Cupido

This series is geared towards dancers of all levels.  Cupido is a
short bassa danza that allows plenty opportunity to move gracefully
and to flirt with one's partner.  Brief historical/cultural overview
and ornamentation will also be covered.  CDs will be available for
fee.

Sat Aug 9, 11 am
Henry of Maldon
La Gailliarde

This is one of the most flamboyant period dances.  We'll be practicing
basic steps and techniques, and then learning a few variations. This
is your chance to practice cutting a caper.

Sat Aug 9, 12 noon
Henry of Maldon
Almost Famous Playford Dances

If you requested Sellengers Round back in 1650, would you be able to
dance to it? Would you even recognize it when they did it? This class
will be all about familiar dances in the SCA, in versions that match
(to the best of my ability) the original Playford instructions for
them. There will also be a discussion about interpretation of
Playford's instructions.

Sat Aug 9, 1 pm
Henry of Maldon
Branles

The branles (or "brawls") were popular dances for everybody. This class 
will give an introduction both to the dances and to the steps used in 
branles, including running steps, kicks, and other variations. If you think 
you know branles, you might learn something new.

Sat Aug 9, 2 pm
Lyev Davidovitch
Bouffons

Sat Aug 9, 3 pm
Judith of Northumbria
Low, Slow, and Flirtatious: Gioioso Spagnguolo

This series is geared towards dancers of all levels.
This dance constitutes part of the `Gioioso Suite' of dances, of which
Rosti Boli Gioioso is part.  A dance that encourages flirtatious/
seductive improvisation.  Brief historical/cultural overview and
ornamentation will also be covered.  CDs will be available for fee.

Sat Aug 9, 4 pm
???
Generic Beginner

Sun Aug 10, 10 am
Mara Kolarova
Teaching Techniques for Dancemasters

Suggestions for effectively teaching Renaissance dance, making changes to
your group's social dance repetoire, and things you  might try with your
dance practice.

Sun Aug 10, 11 am
Gwommy Anpurpaidh
15th Century Italian By Request

Dances that will be taught include Anello, Gelosia, Leoncello Vecchio
and Marchesana.

Sun Aug 10, 12 noon
Gregory Blount
15c Italian Steps Roundtable

So how do you do those 15th century Italian steps,
anyway? I'll bring translations of the primary sources (Smith), a step
concordance (Wilson), and hopefully other folks will bring materials
related to Brainard's, Sparti's, and other people's
interpretations. Then we'll have a spirited and educational exchange
about different reconstructions of the piva, saltarello, reprisa, and
so forth.

Sun Aug 10, 1 pm
Lyev Davidovitch
Dance to the music: The four misure of dance

This is a workshop class where you can learn several ways to improve the 
style of your dancing. Get practice in stepping to a variety of tunes, and 
then see if the musician can draw you off tempo. A basic understanding of 
15th c. Italian dance steps and knowing the dance Rostboli Gioioso is 
helpful but not necessary for this class. For all levels of experience, but 
some material will be fast-paced to the beginners. See also the description 
for "Dance with style and grace the period way".

Sun Aug 10, 2 pm
Lowrie Leulyn
More 15th Century Italian Dancing, Fia Guielmina

Fia Guielmina is an elegant yet lively dance from Domenico. Students should
already have a basic knowledge of 15th Century Italian dance steps.

Sun Aug 10, 3 pm
Lady Allasan inghean Fhaolain
Simple Bransles for Everyone

Looking for some fun and easy dances?  This class will cover several
basic bransles including: Horse's Bransle, Maltese Bransle, Official
Bransle, and Pease Bransle.

Sun Aug 10, 4 pm
????
Generic Beginner

Mon Aug 11, 10 am
Gregory
Teaching Dance

Another view on teaching dance: Ways to inspire your students, keep
them interested, and teach more teachers.

Mon Aug 11, 11 am
Judith of Northumbria
Low, Slow and Flirtatious: Lauro.

This series is geared towards dancers of all levels.
This gem was created by none other than Lorenzo de'Medici il
Magnifico himself.  Brief historical/cultural overview and
ornamentation will also be covered.  CDs will be available for fee. 1
Hour

Mon Aug 11, 12 noon (2 hours)
Gwommy Anpurpaidh
Caroso By Request

Dances that will be taught include Ballo Del Fiore, Bella Gioiosa, La
Castellana, Contropasso In Due, Dolce Amorosa Fiamma, Gracca Amorosa,
Spagnoletta Regulata and Villanella.

Mon Aug 11, 3 pm
Judith of Northumbria
Villanella: The Little Country Maid

A charming mè©nages a deux, this dance is destined to please.
It will also be on the Pennsic Ball List, so here is a great
opportunity to really learn the dance.  No experience necessary. CDs
available for fee.

Mon Aug 11, 4 pm
????
Generic Beginner

Tue Aug 12, 10 am
Henry of Maldon
Jump Around

Learn how to do some simple, happy and bouncy dances from the
Renaissance. Dances will include the piva, courante, and branle du
haut barrois. These kinds of dances are keeping me young. Maybe
they'll work for you too!

Tue Aug 12, 11 am
Judith of Northumbria
Fast and Flirtatious: La Pinzochera

A dance for sets of four designed to satisfy the most
hey-starved dancer. Some previous Renaissance dance experience
recommended, though not necessary.  Brief historical/cultural
overview.  CDs will be available for fee. 1 Hour

Tue Aug 12, 12 noon
Lyev Davidovitch
Dance with style and grace the period way: Guglielmo's six principal 
elements of dance

Guglielmo gives rules for dancing well -- his Six Principal Elements of 
dance -- and also a series of exercises that students can do to improve 
their skill. Learn how to dance on a crowded floor, and glide "like a 
gondola." Since the emphasis is on 15th c. Italian dance, a basic 
understanding of it and knowing Rostboli Gioioso is helpful but not 
necessary for this class. For all levels of experience, but some material 
will be fast-paced to the beginners. See also the description for "Dance to 
the music: The four misure of dance".

Tue Aug 12, 1 pm
Lowrie Leulyn
Gratioso

Il Gratioso, a moderate Italian dance from Negri, uses
simple steps, but contain somewhat intricate figures. Students should
already have a basic knowledge of 16th Century Italian dance steps.

Tue Aug 12, 2 pm
Judith of Northumbria
Period Partner Swapping

It seems that swinging has a definite precedent in the
Period of the SCA.  No experience necessary.  CDs available for fee. 1
Hour. Dances to be covered: The Slip (Il Piantone) and a Hunt of Love
(Una Caccia D'Amore).

Tue Aug 12, 3 pm
Saltatoris Dance Guild
Beginning English Country Dancing

This class is geared towards the individual. Learn the basic
elements of English country dances, according to Playford, then name the
dances you'd like to learn, practice, or just dance for fun.

Tue Aug 12, 4 pm (2 hours)
Judith of Northumbria
Ball Prep

Wed Aug 13, 10 am
Judith of Northumbria
Renaissance Folk Dance

Part Lecture, Part Practicum.  Historical overview with
primary sources discussed.  And then we get to taste a bit of what
Brueghel's country folk seem to be so gaily enjoying. 1 Hour.

Wed Aug 13, 11 am
Saltatoris Guild
Intermediate ECD

The dances taught will depend on the number of participants and
the dances they wish to learn. Possibilities include, but are in no way
limited to, Hide Park, If All the World Were Paper, Whirlygig, Parsons
Farewell, Bonny Bonny Broom, and Fine Companion.

Wed Aug 13, 12 noon
Mara Kolarova
Coranto

The Coranto is an easy 16th-century dance, popular internationally, with
rather ambiguous source descriptions that make it hard to reconstruct.  I
know several reconstructions, we'll dance through them and talk about the
differences.  If you know yet another version, please share it!

Wed Aug 13, 1 pm
Henry of Maldon
Naughty Playfords

Description of class: There's a shortage of documentation on how to do 
period lap dancing. So instead we'll be learning some more innocuously 
naughty dances that include hugging and kissing. (Repeated Fri Aug 8 at 2pm.)

Wed Aug 13, 4 pm (2 hours)
Judith of Northumbria
Ball Prep

Thu Aug 14, 10 am
Henry of Maldon
La Gailliarde

Description of class: This is one of the most flamboyant period dances. 
We'll be practicing basic steps and techniques, and then learning a few 
variations. This is your chance to practice cutting a caper.

Thu Aug 14, 11 am
Lyev Davidovitch
Branles and Pavans: the forgotten genre of French 16th c. dance (aka, 
"Arbeau says WHAT?!")

Many SCA dancers started with these easy dances as beginners, and then 
moved on to other genres. I feel that there is plenty in Arbeau to keep 
dancers of all skill levels interested. Learn how to do Horse's Branle six 
different ways! This class is for everyone from absolute beginner to 
experienced dance instructor. See also the description for "How to 
reconstruct dances from the period sources". 

Thu Aug 14, 12 noon (2 hours)
Henry of Maldon
Playford by Request

Description of class: Make your requests for any first-edition Playford 
dance. If sufficient dancers and satisfactory music are to be found, I will 
endeavor to teach each requested dance, either from memory (if I remember 
it) or from the book. If there's a shortage of requests, I'll teach 
whatever I like.

Thu Aug 14, 2 pm (2 hours)
Rosanore of Redthorn
Old Measures

We'll learn all of the eight old measures and then we'll dance them
all in order. These dances will be danced later Thursday night at the
English Revel in the Dance Tent.

Thu Aug 14, 4 pm (2 hours)
Judith of Northumbria
Ball Prep

Fri Aug 15, 10 am
Judith of Northumbria
A 15th c. Trenchmore: La Chirintana

Fast movements, heys, and the opportunity to bound
happily about the hall---what more could a dancer want?  No previous
experience necessary.  Brief historical/cultural overview. 1 Hour.
CDs available for fee.

Fri Aug 15, 11 am
Henry of Maldon
Name of class: Spinning, Leaping, and Lifting: La Volte

Description of class: The lavolta, or la volte, is an energetic and dizzy 
dance, highly recommended for agile and adventurous dancers. It's also a 
good way for a man to pick up a woman. Literally. Thrill your partner, 
annoy the moralists, and make a good impression on Queen Elizabeth I of 
England. By the way, if any woman wears a busk to this class it should be 
well fitted and securely stitched together.

Fri Aug 15, 12 noon
Lyev Davidovitch

How to reconstruct dances from the period sources (aka, "You mean dances 
don't come from cheat sheets?")

Learn the fun process of reconstructing dances. Get to do your own 
reconstructions from Arbeau, and show them off for the class. The emphasis 
will be on French 16th c. dances, but the skills learn are applicable with 
all genres of dance. For everyone who wants to teach dance. See also the 
description for "Branles and Pavans: the forgotten genre of French 16th c, 
dance".

Fri Aug 15, 1 pm
Judith of Northumbria
15th c. English Dances

Documented by some country steward, these dances were
recently discovered on the back of a household accounting from the
turn of the 15th century.  Come learn two of the dances from these
manuscripts, along with some of the difficulties in reconstructing
them.  CD will be available.  Dances to be covered: Prenes Y Garde and
Ly Bens Dystonis. 1 Hour.

Fri Aug 15, 2 pm
Etienne
Simple 16th Century Italian Dances for Two

So, you have always heard that Italian dance was hard and 
you've thought, "I can never learn that."  Well, I am here to change your 
mind.  Come learn two newly reconstructed dances from Caroso's "Il 
Ballarino," La Castellana and Laccio d'Amore.

Fri Aug 15, 3 pm (2 hours)
Judith of Northumbria
Ball Prep

Fri Aug 15, 5 pm Floor Disassembly