Consort de
Danse Baroque

Spring Baroque Dance Workshop
Ashland, Oregon

Sunday, April 21 – Friday, April 26, 2024

Taught by Philippa Waite of Consort de Danse Baroque,
assisted by Judith Kennedy formerly with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

The Dance Space, 280 E Hersey St, (Building B, #10) Ashland, OR 97520

Course Content

This six day course will cover the technique, repertoire, presentation and notation of Baroque dance and is designed for those with some Baroque dance knowledge and/or experience in other dance forms.

Those new to Baroque dance will be taught basic steps, patterns, and musical rhythms, with opportunities for talks on the history, costume and context of the dances. More advanced students will be taught according to their level, with opportunities to work in more detail on their basic technique as well as on more challenging material including a notation project. It is assumed that more experienced students are able to read Beauchamp-Feuillet notation.

Classes will run Sunday to Friday, approximately five hours per day, with evenings free, and a break for lunch. Note that lunch is not provided; please bring your lunch as there are no restaurants or grocery stores nearby.

Partial Attendance

Participants are welcome to attend the workshop for a few days. However it is strongly suggested that you attend from the beginning of the course. Please contact Philippa if you wish to discuss this.

About Ashland

Ashland in southern Oregon is the home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Oregon Cabaret Theater. It has many amenities including a beautiful park, good restaurants and a wide variety of motels and bed-and-breakfast establishments from which to choose. Course participants will have evenings free, and we can provide ideas about what to do with your spare time. If you would like brochures for the theaters or lodging, please request them from Judy.

Further Information

For application details, see: fee information and application details.

If you require further information, please contact