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 & notation of Baroque dance, leading to an afternoon performance of a Baroque style entertainment. 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. Participants may enrol for the Main Module or both. Please contact Philippa if you wish to attend on a part-time basis.

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.

The main Module will culminate in a Baroque style entertainment, with buffet, followed by social dancing of the Baroque era. Course participants will dance alongside members of Consort de Danse Baroque. Non-course members may also attend, including buffet, and join in the social dancing that follows.

The Rubicon Centre has two dance studios with sprung floors and wall-length mirrors, a study room, café area, and changing and shower facilities.

A two-course dinner is provided on-site most evenings, lunch is not provided but there are many local shops selling a variety of produce very close to the Rubicon Centre.

Online Workshops

Our hybrid summer school allows participants to attend selected classes remotely via Zoom. Information about booking and sessions will be available soon. To receive notification about online workshops, please sign up to our online class mailing list.

Main Module Timetable

Classes run from 9:45am to 9:30pm unless otherwise stated, and will be accompanied by Matthew Nisbet (lute, theorbo and baroque guitar) or recorded music.

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

Afternoon & evening sessions: will focus on Repertoire and Workshops including Technique, Style & 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 Purcell’s Fairy Queen, in preparation for the Baroque entertainment.

There will be short periods of free time available.

Bespoke Module 2

As well as daily technique sessions and hybrid Steps in Context workshops (working on a dance, combining Technique, Reconstruction and Presentation), this shorter module gives students the opportunity to have individual or small group private sessions on various aspects of Baroque dance such as style & technique etc. Participants may wish Philippa to work on a particular dance you have previously studied. Please contact Philippa about your requirements, and if you have a specific dance partner or group you want to work with.

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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