The Historical Dance Society

We promote education and research in the performance, costume and music of European and other dances from 12th to 19th century as well as their appreciation.

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Dr Anne Daye with HDS’s latest publication ‘Dances of the French Court’. Written and researched by Anne, the book and CD includes a collection of dances, their music and songs from the reign of François I (1515-1547) to that of the young Louis XIII in 1614.https://t.co/Os59iI8vim

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We're delighted to say that bookings for this year's Renaissance summer school will soon be open. You can find more details on our website https://t.co/yP3rC2uLlU
In the meantime here's a flavour of last summer's "Strictly Victorian".
https://t.co/Mo50iaKSSG

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Madeleine Inglehearn Funeral
The Church of Our Lady of Grace & St Edward, 247 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London W4 4PU, Friday 21 February 12 -1:30pm with the cremation at 4pm. In between there will be a finger buffet in the lounge at Homecross house.

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It is great sadness we announce the death of Madeleine Inglehearn who died on Friday. Madeleine was a remarkable contributor to the study and appreciation of early dance and will be sorely missed. https://t.co/EJ4kge4Sdn

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Happy New Year to all our followers! Sending you warm wishes for a year filled with dance, happiness and smiles. 🥂🎉🥳

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Merry Christmas to all our followers! A big thank you for all your support! Here are a few Christmassy photos of London lights for you to enjoy.

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Truly an honour!

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Dracula (aka Simon Haskew ) paid a surprise visit to the @EarlyDanceCirc festival.

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Meet Danzatori at @EarlyDanceCirc festival. Danzatori are a group of friends, all members of Hertfordshire Early Dance and the Historical Dance Society who meet regularly to dance together for fun.

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They explored 2 different versions of 2 dances which appear in Carosos's Il Ballarino of 1581 & Nobilata di Dame of 1600 & challenged themselves to learn both versions. Il Canario is a huge favourite of theirs & provided a wonderful conclusion to their delightful performance.

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The delightful Contretemps Academy (at the @EarlyDanceCirc festival) who presented an enjoyable selection of pieces they had been working on at Barbara Segal’s Sunday Baroque class in London.

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This is Pastime at the @EarlyDanceCirc festival who welcomed us to the “Great House where a lavish wedding anniversary celebration is about to take place.” We were entertained by a joyous processional, formal dances, mini masque and a lively tourdion.

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The Hampshire Regency Dancers at the @EarlyDanceCirc Festival who treated us to “Strawberrys and Cream”, “Ramsgate Assembly” and “Les Lancier”, the finale to John Duval’s 1817 “The Lancers” quadrille set.

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A real treat! The exquisite Nobuko Yuasa dancing “ Suite in A minor by Gaspard Le roux” at the @EarlyDanceCirc Festival

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And the fun continued at the Early Dance Circle Festival. These are the Harlequins from the Chalemie Summer School dancing Lully, Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, A Dance for Harlequin.

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Gloriana in their magnificent costumes dancing at The Early Dance Circle Festival today. @EarlyDanceCirc

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Having fun at The Early Dance Circle Festival in Hereford. This is Renaissance Footnotes who presented “A Pastoral Delight”. There were even sheep!

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We wish our friends @EarlyDanceCirc all the best for their Festival this weekend:
The 41st Early Dance Circle Festival, 25-27 October 2024, at Hereford Town Hall. The full details are here: https://t.co/Q7ijSLbHvV

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Just added a lovely video to Youtube of Sam Gosk, Ian Cutts, Birte Hoffman-Cabenda and Genevieve kergoat dancing the polka at Summer School 2024.
https://t.co/Kupxk5Thyr