Baroque-Medieval Courses
Baroque-Medieval
There were many forms of social and theatrical dance that existed in the world during the Baroque period, but the term Baroque Dance is often used in reference to the French noble dance style and technique of the late 17th and early 18th-centuries. Cultivated by the dancing masters and dance activities at the court of Louis XIV, the style greatly influenced dancing in ballrooms and is closely linked with music, theatre and opera.
Baroque and Renaissance Dance Workshop in Florence, Italy
Historical dance, or early dance, embraces social dancing of the courts and ballrooms of Europe, and choreographies from theatre and court entertainments. The periods covered range from the fifteenth century to the nineteenth. Within this span, periods are often identified by titles, such as:
- Renaissance dance (in England, Elizabethan dance and Tudor dance)
- Baroque dance
Some typical dance forms, in approximate chronological order, are:
- Basse danse, Bassa danza, Ballo, Tordion, Pavan (or pavanne), Almain (or almayne), Galliard, Canario, Passomezzo (or Passo e mezo)
- Country dance, Gigue, Sarabande, Rigaudon, Minuet (or Menuet)
- Cotillion, Quadrille, Mazurka, Waltz
The workshop will be 4 hours a day for 2 weeks, with the possibility of performing the dances at the end of the workshop.
*This course can be combined with the Commedia dell' Arte workshop.
The course will be taught by Marco Bendoni, a professional Italian dancer who has spent years studying Baroque and Renaissance dance in various countries.
Dates: July 16-27, 2012
Price: 1250€ includes the workshop (40 hours) and accommodation in a double occupancy apartment.
Meet Instructor
Marco Bendoni a professional dancer and Commedia Dell' Arte actor, who works assiduously with recognized instrumental groups and baroque music such as Arpegiatta or Savall and combines their art with the teaching profession, offering numerous dance workshops in many cities. Marco has worked in different dance companies throughout the world.
