Baroque Dance

When King Louis XIV decided to no longer perform in the court ballets himself, a decisive turning point in dance history occurred: The social court dance and the professional stage dance evolved on separate paths from then on. From the elegant Danses de Bal to the exceedingly demanding Entrées, a rich and fascinating repertoire from this epoch has been preserved for us. I cordially invite you to discover the aesthetic depth and beauty of this historical form of movement.

The couple and solo dances of the Baroque era are characterized by an incomparable grace. They bring the entire body into a harmonious unison, where supple foot technique and stylish arm movements merge into a consummate unity. In this course, you will gain a profound insight into the perfectly formed world of these dances.

Every Tuesday, we dedicate ourselves to the stage dances of the 18th century – that art form in which the roots of classical ballet are found. You will learn the fine coordination of movements as well as the elegant variety of figures, just as they were once performed in the grand operas and ballets.

The instruction is conceived in such a manner that it offers experienced dancers the opportunity to refine their technique in historical dance, while simultaneously providing a structured and highly comprehensible introduction for interested individuals without prior specific dance knowledge.

Ladies and gentlemen without a fixed dance partner are also exceedingly welcome at any time. The arrangement of the class allows us to immerse ourselves together in the elegant world of Baroque dance and to cultivate the steps both in solo performance and in constant alternation within the group. I look forward to reviving this resplendent epoch of dance history with you.

Tuesday
20:30 – 21:30

Helmhalle • Helmplatz 6 • 90762 Fürth

How to find your way to the Helmplatz
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The course fee is due no later than the 4th of the current month
via bank transfer or standing order.
Please participate for a minimum of three months.
Classes can only take place during school terms.
Any further cancelled lessons will be made up in consultation with the class.

Light dance attire and shoes
(e.g., dance sneakers or jazz dance shoes).
Sneakers possess too high a turning resistance
and are quite unsuitable.
Please no standard ballroom shoes with heels.
Street shoes are strictly forbidden in the hall.

• Weekly instruction in the art of dance:
  An intensive and instructive hour,
  dedicated entirely to the Danses de Bal and Entrées de Ballet
  of the years 1650 to 1730.
• Profound technique: Careful and detailed training
  of the elegant foot technique as well as the stylish arm movements (Port de Bras).
• Historical authenticity:
  Precise elaboration of the selected choreographies
  based on the original Beauchamp-Feuillet notation.
• Musical harmony:
  Conscientious rehearsal of the individual dance passages,
  beautifully supported by musical arrangements
  exactly tailored to the respective figures.
• Physical mindfulness:
  A gentle exercice to warm up at the beginning,
  rounded off by a joint-friendly étirement (stretching)
  for an elegant conclusion to the lesson.
• Excellent parquet:
  An outstanding hall floor, prepared with the finest dance wax,
  which simultaneously grants you secure footing
  and effortless gliding.
• Privileged access to the archive:
  Exclusive use of our digital database
  for historical steps and figures
  for the enjoyable preparation and deepening of what has been learned.