Jørgen Schou-Pedersen (b. 1952) studied the Science of Music at the University of Copenhagen. He has studied the history of dance with many of the leading experts and he has also researched the primary sources in the field of the history of dance himself. He carries the teaching certificate from The Dolmetsch Historical Dance Society where he is now a teacher. He also teaches historical dance at the National Theatre School and the Royal Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. He has given courses in many European countries, choreographed for stage, film and TV, and he runs three performing dance groups.
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- Renaissance
- Baroque
- 19th century
- mixed
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Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November, 2017, 10.00 for 10.30‒17.00
ISTD2 Dance Studio (first floor), 346 Old Street, London EC1 9NQ
Nearest tube stations: Old Street (6 mins walk); Liverpool Street and Moorgate (12 mins walk)
Parking: NCP only (no on-street parking)
Longways dances were very much in fashion at the court of the mad king Christian VII of Denmark during the late eighteenth century. Dance books containing the court repertoire have by incredible luck survived all the fires of Copenhagen, and so we are able to dance the beautiful and exciting choreographies of the Danish dancing masters.
We are going to try out some of the best, and in addition we will learn one or two lovely German cotillons from the same period. With our knowledgeable and highly skilled tutor, Jørgen, you are guaranteed an enjoyable and worthwhile experience.
The course is suitable for those with some experience of eighteenth-century steps and figures
Ticket
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1-day £35 £40
2-day £60 £70
Tea and coffee will be available during the day. Bring your own lunch, or use the local cafés and little shops
For full details, please see the leaflet and booking form (pdf).
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