Italian Dances
Italian 15th century and 16th century dances.
Italian 15th century and 16th century dances.
Monday - easy Ball dances, plus requests.
Tuesday - more Ball dances, plus new dances (Petite Rose, and Alessandresca) and any other dances that people would like to refresh.
Sheet music for the musicians can be found here.
* = yes! jump on in (7+ dances)
** = come to the practices during the week, and find a partner who knows it, (8 dances)
*** = learn this before the ball: please watch if you don't know it already (4 dances)
Step descriptions and You Tube links for the dances can be found here, if you want to practice before the event.
Dance cards: will be available at Faire to note which dances you've learned and never forget a partner. Print one out if you like (two doubled sided pages = two dance cards from an A4 sheet).
Set 1
Set 2
Here there will be the tassel kick competition **. (This is a galliard competition where dancers try to kick a hanging tassel in an athletic and stylish way.)
Set 3
Here there will be a break, during which all are invited to refresh themselves, followed by a performance of grace and delight.
Set 4
Set 5
Have fun with the easier dances yesterday, or already know the basics? Come learn the harder dances!
Come along and learn some of the easier dances that will be at the ball!