The New York Baroque Dance Co.

December 2nd Dance of the Month with Caroline Copeland, La Fee  and L’Epiphanie

What were they dancing in the ballrooms of Europe or the assembly halls in the colonies in the 18th century? Click the hot links above and get lost in the Library of Congress site offering these rare dance notations to the universe. But to really experience the dances, join us for Dance of the Month. Two contredances from the English and French courts will be taught. Learn the winding woven patterns of times passed. Jump, skip and slide in style in the fashion of the times. The class is taught at all levels.  Bring your friends and have a ball!

When: Every first Saturday of the month from 3:30-5:30PM  See Calendar for monthly class theme.

Where: Mark Morris Dance Center at 3 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, New York (corner of Flatbush Ave).  www.markmorrisdancegroup.org/schoollocate.cfm.

Cost: only $17 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.

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.