Italian Court Dances from Caroso (1581)
Beautiful choreographed dances from the repertoire of the late 16th-century Italian courts. Complexity and technical difficulty vary from beginner-friendly to extremely challenging. Dances for couples include: Villanella, Ardente Sole, Gagliarda di Spagna, Passo e Mezzo, Contrapasso, many more... Dances for groups include: Contrapasso Nuovo (three couples), Dolce Amoroso Fuoco (three couples), Ballo del Fiore (couple mixer), Ballo del Fiore in terzo (trio mixer), Chiaranzana (four or more couples) | |
Galliard
"What is thy excellence in a galliard, knight?" -- Sir Toby Belch in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Learn the capers and caprioles of the virtuoso kicking, leaping dance of the courts of 16th-century Europe! | |
Miming Bransles
Five easy French circle dances from Arbeau (1589) featuring "miming" moves: Bransles des Sabots (Clog), Chevaux (Horses), Lavandieres (Washerwomen), Pois (Peas), L'Official (Servants). Great for families! |
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