Join us in Dance of the Month for 2011!
What: 18th Century Dance Classes offered by The New York Baroque Dance Company
When: Every first Saturday of the month from 3:00-4:30PM See Calendar
Where: Mark Morris Dance Center at 3 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, New York (corner of Flatbush Ave). www.markmorrisdancegroup.org/schoollocate.cfm.
Cost: only $14 per class!
Who can come? This class is open to professional dancers, teachers, students, musicians, singers, actors and dance enthusiasts. Expand your circle of friends as you meet new people and learn the proper way to offer a hand during the minuet or how to cut a caper in the jig! Ages 13 and up are welcome to join us.
Description:Discover the mad craze in Follia, the sexy courtship of the elegant Minuet, the full passion of the Bouree and the pyrotechnic challenges in the Sarabande. Learn the dances of the Baroque period with musicians, actors and more! This open class with live music accompaniment on period instruments promises to be a mixing of the art scene as never experienced before. Break the barrier of tedium and discover a portal to the 18th century!
What do I wear? Please wear a flexible dance shoe, no street shoes are allowed in the studios. Casual dance or exercise clothing is recommended.
Can I come for one class only? Yes, please come as you like. Take the whole series of classes and learn the dance forms used by Bach and Mozart in their dance suites!
Hope to see you there! Call 212-662-8829 if you have any questions or email nybaroquedance@yahoo.com.
Classes in New York City are offered by dancers of the New York Baroque Dance Company when our schedule allows. If you are interested in being on our mailing list please contact Sarah at sarahesther2000@yahoo.com.
