APRIL 14, 2012
Two names, a date, a workshop and a ball
The
purpose of this day is for everyone to share in dancing ¾
more specifically,
English Country Dancing. Participants will embark on a journey to the past
through music and dance in an atmosphere of pleasure and simplicity.
John
Playford is a key figure in English Country Dance. Playford pioneered the publication of English
dances in The English Dancing Master, in 1651. Over time, many other choreographers
from different countries have followed in his footsteps. Many other choreographers
from different countries followed suit, and today Gary Roodman choreographs and
publishes new country dances set to music that respects both their spirit and
tradition.
April
14, 2012 will be a special day, which will allow participants to learn and experience
these
dances. From 1:00 to 4:00
p.m., Arduina Alonzo and Michel Landry will be leading a workshop. In the evening,
from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., a ball will be held with Michel Landry
as the dance master. The ball will be a fitting way to end the English Country Dance
activities organized in 2011-2012. All the dances on the program
will be explained once in French and in English and then danced. The ball is geared toward people with some
experience in English Country Dancing, and therefore attendance at the workshops
held during the year will be to their advantage.
For both the workshop and the ball, the musical group Rufty Tufty from Montreal, with Sally Campbell, Isabelle Robichaud, Sean McCutcheon and Gaetano Rondelli, will provide the music.
Both of these activities on April 14 will take place in the Old Chapel of Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, in Montréal (see the map below).
IT’S A DATE!
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Afternoon
workshop: $30 c Evening
ball: $40 c
Workshop and ball: $70 c
Spectator
at the ball (non participating): 10$ c
Early
registration: before March 31, 2012:
Afternoon
workshop: $30 c Evening
ball: $40 c
Workshop and ball: $65 c
Please
make your cheque payable to Michel Landry. We strongly recommend you register
early.
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