Instructions
Descriptions et explications pratiques de danses et chorégraphies authentiques et historiques. Comment dansait-on à l'époque? Instructions
-
Parson upon Dorothy, one dance and three reconstructions
Parson upon Dorothy, version 1652, has been reconstructed by many. How can a dance have so many reconstructions? Are they all valid?
-
Parson upon Dorothy : the other versions
Parson upon Dorothy is a melody for which the Dancing Master gives several choreographies. In this article, I analyse and reconstruct the 2nd and 3rd versions of this 18th-century dance.
-
Hambleton Round O
How to dance Hambleton Round O (1710s)? How to adapt it for the dancers of today?
-
An unusual quadrille : Le Quadrille de la Paix, 1859.
"Quadrille de la Paix" (Peace Quadrille), despite its name, celebrates a military victory. Its figures tell the story of a war, nearly day by day. Discover the full story in this article!
-
Bransle d’Ecosse or Scotland branle, 1589
Le branle d'Ecosse passe sous la loupe. Comment danser le branle d’Ecosse ? Vient-il vraiment d’Ecosse ? Comment est-il arrivé en France ? Toutes les réponses dans cet article ! Après quelques observations sur les origines de la danse, vous trouverez toutes les explications utiles pour (ré-)enseigner la danse.
