Classes Occasional Workshops
In addition to her regular classes, Philippa is often invited to teach Baroque and historical dance workshops for dancers, musicians, actors and other interested groups. If you are interested in organising a workshop, either private or open, please see our page on inviting Philippa to teach.
Unless stated otherwise, all the workshops below are open to outside participants. Please contact the organisers for details.
Forthcoming Workshops
San Francisco Workshop
An Introduction to Baroque Dance Rhythms
Saturday 17th March, 2012
Especially suitable for beginning Baroque dancers and those with an interest in Baroque music.
Details of the San Francisco workshop.
Baroque Dance Workshop in Ashland, Oregon
19th to 23rd March 2012
Philippa teaches an annual spring workshop for all levels in Ashland, Oregon.
Details of the Ashland Baroque dance workshop.
Baroque Dance Summer School 2012
17th to 27th August 2012
Cardiff, UK
Our annual summer school is suitable for all levels from the complete beginner to the professional performer. Attendance is flexible so that students can attend for a few days as a short course, or for the full ten days.
Recent Workshops
Dumfries Historical Dance
January 7th/8th, 2012
A weekend of 15th Century Italian dance
For information about Dumfries Historical Dance, please contact:
Sue Knight on 01387 810868 or susananne.knight@talktalktalk.net
(e-mail mangled to reduce junk-mail – please remove one "talk")
Baroque Dance in Dortmund, Germany
Harlequin and the Nobleman
An introduction to the Baroque grotesque style
26th/27th November, 2011
A weekend workshop, organised by La Riverenza.
For notification of future workshops, please join our mailing list.
Dance at Tredegar House:
The Roaring 20s
Thursday 20th October 2011, 7pm
Tredegar House, Newport, South Wales
The wildest parties seen at Tredegar House were at the beginning of the 20th century with the bright young things. Join us to learn dances, including the Charleston, followed by a chance to sample some period drinks and nibbles.
Complete beginners welcome, no previous dance experience required.
For notification of future workshops, please join our mailing list.
Dance at Tredegar House:
The Victorian Period
Thursday 8th September 2011, 7pm
Tredegar House, Newport, South Wales
At a time when Britain ruled the waves, Tredegar House was alive with balls.
Join us to learn waltzes and polkas before sampling some period food and drink.
Complete beginners welcome, no previous dance experience required.
For notification of future workshops, please join our mailing list.
Baroque Dance Summer School 2011
19th to 29th August 2011
Cardiff, UK
Our annual summer school is suitable for all levels from the complete beginner to the professional performer. Attendance is flexible so that students can attend for a few days as a short course, or for the full ten days.
Details of next year's summer school.
Bristol Old Vic Classical Acting Week
18th to 22nd July, 2011
Philippa taught Period Movement at the
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Classical Acting summer course.
Baroque Dance Workshop in Dortmund, Germany
Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th June, 2011
A four-day workshop, organised by La Riverenza.
For notification of future workshops, please join our mailing list.