Consort de
Danse Baroque

This non-residential course is designed for all levels from the absolute beginner to the professional dancer and concentrates on the technique & presentation of Baroque dance. This course allows students to immerse themselves in a number of skills associated with Baroque dance that are usually not possible to cover during a weekend course or series of evening classes. Focusing on a sound technical foundation, this intensive course equips newcomers to Baroque dance with a thorough grounding in basic skills and provides the more experienced dancer with the opportunity for further in-depth study on various aspects of Baroque dance.

Timetable

Morning to mid-afternoon sessions (9:15am to 4pm) will be held at the Rubicon Centre, Cardiff. Classes will be accompanied by Matthew Nisbet on period instruments, or recorded music.

Technique classes: There are two daily technique classes with different level mixes to allow for consolidation and challenge.

Afternoon Sessions will focus on repertoire through Steps in Context workshops: working on a dance, combining Technique, Reconstruction and Presentation Skills (such as musicality, use of arms & head as a means of expression etc). Participants will work on a number of dances, choreographed in the Baroque style, by Philippa to reflect her work in Baroque Dance since the first Summer School in 1992.

Evening Sessions: Baroque Social Dances (with or without Baroque steps), Workshops & Lecture-Demonstrations on various aspects of Baroque dance.

Lunch is not provided, but there are many local shops selling a variety of produce close to the Rubicon Centre.

Free time: There will be short periods of free time available.

Venues

Morning to mid-afternoon sessions (9:15am to 4pm) will be held at the Rubicon Centre, Cardiff. The Rubicon Centre has two dance studios with sprung floors and wall-length mirrors, café area, and changing and shower facilities.

Late afternoon & evening sessions (4:30pm to 9:30pm) will be held at Cyncoed Methodist Church Centre, Cardiff, with a pre-dinner session, a two-course dinner at around 6pm, and an evening session. Sessions will be held in Epworth Hall and/or Westminster Hall and dinner will be held in The Fellowship Room.

Return transport will be arranged to travel between venues.

End of Course All Periods Dance Party

The course will end with an All Periods Masquerade Dance Party and Buffet held on the Thursday evening. Non-course members are also welcome attend (see ticket information on the course application form).

Accommodation

The course is non-residential. Please see our accommodation information page for accommodation links and resources.

More Information

Information about fees and a printable application form are available online.

If you have any questions, please contact Philippa Waite:

Phone: +44 (0)7976 374482
E-mail: summer@ukbaroquedunce.com
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