Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March 2013
Council Chamber, Deptford Town Hall, (Goldsmiths, University of London)
New Cross Road, London, SE14 6NW
Engage in key issues in bringing dances of the past to life in the 21st century. Two days of practical workshops and presentations, guided by leading researchers, teachers and performers.
Programme
Saturday 23 March 10.30–19.00
Singing Simpkin and other Bawdy Jigs: recuperating the Song-and-Dance comedies on the Shakespearean Stage
Dr. Roger Clegg, Lucie Skeaping and Dr. Anne Daye
Paper and Workshop
"Ever to endure": recreating dances from the Gresley manuscript
Paul and Ann Kent
Workshop
Bringing the castle to life : dance at Bauska Castle, Latvia
Ilona Taure
Presentation
"... and winding heys to tread": an exploration of possible interpretations of the S. hey in country dances from Playford 1651
Jennifer Kiek
Workshop
17.45–19.00 Wine Reception
Sunday 24 March 10.30–7.15
Revisiting Le Palais des Plaisirs: Anthony L'Abbé's divertissement at Kensington Palace in 1698
Dr. Jennifer Thorp
Paper and Workshop
" 'Tis not enough that ev'ry Stander-by, No glaring Errors in your Steps can 'spy "
Dr. Barbara Segal
Lecture Demonstration
In search of an identity : The Brussels Manuscript, Brussels Bibliothèque Royale, MS 9085
Letizia Dradi and Enrica Sabatini
Workshop
The posada enigma : investigating the posada in the dances of Domenico di Ferrara c.1450
Hazel Dennison
Workshop
All workshops will be suitable for participants of varied experience: wear loose comfortable clothing and soft-soled dance shoes. Attendees are also welcome to observe and engage in discussion.
Cost
The cost includes refreshments and lunch each day, also the Saturday wine reception
Both days: £55; Saturday only: £32; Sunday only: £27
Students: Both days £26 or £15 per day.
We can accept sterling cheques, made payable to DHDS, and bank transfers. Please contact the event organiser for details if you wish to use a bank transfer.
We regret that we are currently unable to accept credit card payments, and hope to set up an alternative facility shortly.
Bookings and enquiries to the organiser, Anne Daye: email
Download leaflet and booking form (pdf) to print and complete by hand.
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Location
Travel details: www.gold.ac.uk/find-us
Accommodation: hotels, etc. in Greenwich, 5 minutes by bus