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(March 31st, 2011 by Katherina Weyssin)

A somewhat constrained session, because Katherina forgot a piece of equipment, so we had only the music William had on him.

As only the advanced dance group was present, we didn't distinguish the sessions especially.

We warmed up with Amoroso, and lacking any newer dances, La Figlia de Guglielmino. Then worked through mk.II of Anna's class on Cesarina, as practice for Festival.

We practiced galliards a little more, to the Volta music on Celeste Giglio - fun, pretty, but not the easiest.

(March 24th, 2011 by Katherina Weyssin)

Open dance, taught by Anna:

We started with Amoroso, then the Branles of Champagne - Cassandra, Pinagay, Charlotte, La Guerre, Aridan.

Then Anna worked the class through the first few verses of Cesarina, giving the instructions in the original Italian. We came up with some interesting and varied floor-patterns.

 

Advanced Dance, taught by Katherina:

More work on basic galliard technique. Then Trihory and some Almains, for a simple finish.

 

(March 17th, 2011 by Katherina Weyssin)

Present - Katherina, Eleanor, Caterine, William

 

OPEN DANCE:

  • Amoroso
  • Branles of Champagne: Cassandra, Pinagay, Charlotte, La Guerre, Aridan
  • New Almain
  • Trihory

ADVANCED DANCE : Galliards

An extended session working on basic galliard technique, until we were tired and sweaty. We looked  at the basic cinquepasso, both Arbeau's version and Caroso's versions, and kept at it. Talked about small changes in weight and balance, etc, to improve landings.

(March 10th, 2011 by Katherina Weyssin)

Just a small group of us tonight, and no-one was feeling very athletic, so Caterine and William worked their way through the CF ball list while Anna and Katherina talked (and sniffled - it's the season for colds).

(February 24th, 2011 by Anna de Wilde)

During the Open/beginners hour we did Earl of Essex Alleymane, Lorrayne Almain, Madam Sosilia's Pavan, Black Almain, Amoroso and Petite Riense.

(February 24th, 2011 by Katherina Weyssin)

"Barriera" was a popular 16thC Italian dance (or so it seems, from the number of sources that record it). It came up in conversation, because we were talking about having Combat at the Barriers for our upcoming event. We practiced the version for one couple, from Caroso's Il Ballarino.

 


In the hour after the open dance class Mistress Katherina Weyssin looks at some more difficult material with her advanced students. All are welcome to stay and watch; participation is by invitation, and may depend on the style.

(February 17th, 2011 by Anna de Wilde)

Present: Anna, Katherina, William, Caterine and Eleanor. 

Warm-up: Walking and then using the piva step in time to the music from Gelosia

We have started a new format at Thursday night dance classes. from 7.30pm to 8.25pm is an Open/Beginners session.  During this 55 minute slot dances are taught that will suit the level of those that are attending.

(February 17th, 2011 by Katherina Weyssin)

We had a quick run through Pavaniglia - the dance we practiced intensively over summer, and performed at CF - and talked through our performace, what went well, where we fell down. Overall, we're pleased with how we did, and want to keep this one ready to perform again.

We talked through the ball at CF - which dances worked well, how we'd change both the ball and the way we danced.

(January 24th, 2011 by Katherina Weyssin)

Present: Katherina, William, Anna, Caterine

Warm up: Almains?

Main Session: Pavaniglia

We spent the greater part of the class alternating between dancing all the way through Pavaniglia (one couple at a time), and practicing some easier dance (La Figlia de Guglielmino, Pungente Dardo, Ginevra, Amoroso).

(January 21st, 2011 by Katherina Weyssin)

Present: Anna, William, Caterine, Katherina

Warm up: Earl of Essex Measure, Old Alman, Black Almain.

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