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.  It 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.  Modules may be attended independently and participants may enrol for one or two modules, or 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 Rubicon Centre has two dance studios with sprung floors and wall-length mirrors, a study room, café area, and changing and shower facilities.  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. For booking and session details, please see the timetable and fee information (in PDF format). Students are free to sign up for as many online classes as they wish.

Timetable

Classes run daily from 9:45am to 9:30pm unless otherwise stated.

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

Workshops on a variety of topics including:

Steps in Context: combines technique, presentation, choreographic forms and notation, reading & reconstruction from 18th century notations and Baroque style dances choreographed by Philippa, enabling participants to concentrate on the technique required to attain movement qualities for dances such as sarabande, bourée, gigue, menuet etc.

Performance skills: including musicality, use of arms & head as a means of expression, etc.

Free Time: Wednesday, August 21st is a free day to explore Cardiff and surrounding areas.  There will be shorter periods of free time available for those only attending one module.

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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