Classes Occasional Workshops
In addition to her regular classes, Philippa is often invited to teaches 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 otherwise stated, all workshops below are open to outside participants. Please contact the organisers for details.
Forthcoming Workshops
Spring Baroque Dance Workshop in the USA
22nd to 26th March 2010
Philippa teaches an annual spring workshop for all levels in Ashland, Oregon.
Details of the Ashland Baroque dance workshop.
Benslow Baroque Opera Course
5th to 10th April 2010
Benslow Music Trust, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Philippa will be choreographer and dance tutor for the Benslow Baroque Opera production of Dido and Aeneas.
A residential course for singers, instrumentalists, and dancers, leading to two public performances on 10th April.
For booking, please download the course leaflet
.
Alternatively, see the Benslow website or phone 01462 459446.
Dance at Tredegar House:
The Restoration
Thursday 22nd April 2010, 7pm
Tredegar House, Newport, South Wales
Be transported back to 1672 and join us learn the steps in preparation for a dance to celebrate the grand opening of Tredegar House. We will then sample food and drink of the period – good and bad!
Complete beginners welcome, no previous dance experience required.
Adults £9.95, Concessions £8.95 (senior citizens, students, and children under 15)
Please telephone for availability. Tickets must be booked in advance by telephoning 01633 815880.
Dance at Tredegar House:
The English Regency
Thursday 10th June 2010, 7pm
Tredegar House, Newport, South Wales
Have you ever wanted to be transported back in time to dance with Mr Darcy? Now is your chance to learn some Regency steps and dance in the elegant New Hall at Tredegar House, before sampling some food and drink of the period in the Servants' Hall.
Complete beginners welcome, no previous dance experience required.
Adults £9.95, Concessions £8.95 (senior citizens, students, and children under 15)
Please telephone for availability. Tickets must be booked in advance by telephoning 01633 815880.
Baroque Dance Summer School 2010
20th to 30th August 2010
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
Polly's Pastimes
An educational event for children aged 7–12
from the English National Ballet and Benjamin Franklin House.
Tuesday 16th February 2010
English National Ballet will offer artistic educational activities themed on the 18th Century including an exciting opportunity to witness the fashions of the time, including wigs and makeup, partake in period dancing, and take a look at Franklin's musical invention, the glass armonica.
Baroque Dance Workshop in Dortmund, Germany
28th/29th November, 2009
A weekend workshop for La Riverenza.
Oxford Historical Dance Society
Saturday 7th November 2009
An introduction to French Baroque dance, suitable for musicians, actors, dancers. The session will concentrate on dance rhythms found in the Baroque suite, such as the sarabande, menuet, bourée, gigue and French courante. Musicians may wish to accompany part of the class as well as participate.
Complete beginners welcome.
For further information see the OHDS website.
Baroque Dance Workshops in St Petersburg
10th/11th October, 2009
Baroque dance workshops at different levels for Anno Domini.
Baroque Dance and Costume
Saturday 19th September 2009
A lecture-demonstration for
The Costume and Textile Society of Wales.
Baroque Dance Summer School 2009
21st to 31st August 2009
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.