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Baroque dance, a precursor of classical ballet from the late 17th/early 18th centuries, was danced at royal balls and on the stage. The dance rhythms may be familiar to those with a knowledge of the music of the period, and include the minuet, sarabande, bourée, gavotte, gigue and the French courante. Composers to write Baroque dance music include Lully, Purcell and Handel.Monthly Sunday class in Baroque dance.
Session 1: 1:45–3:15, all levels, beginners welcome.
Session 2: 3:15–4:45, intermediate/advanced.
Reduced price for concessions, full-time students, or if a deposit is paid for the term. Phone Bookings: 07976 374482. ►Further Information
Dance Class. Instruction (Novice, Beginner, Improver, Intermediate, Int/Advanced and Advanced) and Workshop for Baroque and Early Dancers. Event is 13:45-16:45. Admission £12.00 (£17.00 for all sessions).
Organiser: Consort de Danse Baroque
Contact: Philippa Waite. Tel: 07976 374482 or 029 2115 2015. ►Website ►Full DanceWeb Entry
Offers classes in historical dance from the Medieval period to the early 20th Century. Specialises in Baroque dance (c1660–1750).
Workshops available to groups - please enquire.Venue: Weoley Hill Village Hall
, Weoley Hill, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4AD ►All Dance Classes and Events for Weoley Hill Village Hall ►Venue Map with Streetview
Hall is in front of the tennis courts.
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