Baroque Dance
Baroque Stage Dances for Beginners and Advanced Dancers
When King Louis XIV decided to no longer perform in the court ballets himself, a decisive turning point in dance history occurred: social court dance and professional stage dance henceforth developed along their own paths. From the elegant Danses de Bal to the highly demanding Entrées, a rich and fascinating repertoire from this era 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 are characterized by an incomparable grace. They bring the entire body into a harmonious unison, where supple footwork and stylish arm movements merge into perfect unity. In this class, 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, as they were once presented in the great operas and ballets.
The lessons are designed to offer experienced dancers the opportunity to refine their technique in historical dance, while simultaneously providing a structured and easily comprehensible introduction for interested individuals without prior dance experience.
Ladies and gentlemen without a fixed dance partner are also exceedingly welcome at all times. The structure of the lessons allows us to immerse ourselves together in the elegant world of Baroque dance and to cultivate the steps both in solo and in constant rotation within the group. I look forward to reviving this glamorous era of dance history with you.
Class Times
Tuesday
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue
Helmhalle • Helmplatz 6 • 90762 Fürth
How to find your way to Helmplatz
(Virtual guide via Google Maps)
Course Fee
€ 50 / month
€ 30 / month
for trainees, pupils & students*
*Pupils, students & trainees up to the age of 27
The course fee is due by the 4th of the current month at the latest
by bank transfer or standing order.
Please participate for at least three months.
Classes can only take place during school terms.
Any lessons cancelled beyond this will be made up in consultation with the class.
What to bring
Light dancewear and shoes
(e.g. dance sneakers or jazz shoes).
Trainers are too stiff and unsuitable.
Please no standard dance shoes with heels.
Please do not use street shoes for dancing.
For Your Delight
Served for your complete satisfaction
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Weekly instruction in the art of dance:
An intensive and instructive hour,
entirely dedicated to the Danses de Bal and Entrées de Ballet
of the years 1650 to 1730. -
Profound technique: Careful and detailed training
of the elegant footwork as well as the stylish arm movements (Port de Bras). -
Historical authenticity:
Precise preparation of the selected choreographies
based on the original Beauchamp-Feuillet notation. -
Musical harmony:
Conscientious rehearsing of the individual dance passages,
beautifully supported by musical arrangements
perfectly tailored to the respective figures. -
Physical mindfulness:
A gentle Exercice for warming up at the beginning,
rounded off by joint-friendly Étirement (stretching)
for an elegant conclusion to the lesson. -
Excellent parquet:
An outstanding hall floor, prepared with the finest dance wax,
which provides you with a secure grip
and effortless gliding at the same time. -
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.
