The New York Baroque Dance Co.

This December 5 and 6, 2026 our virtual workshop is calling upon leaders in the field to examine the “hidden path” behind reconstruction and re-imagined performances of 17^th and 18^th century dance. As the audience, we can enjoy what is danced on stage, seeing both the dancer and the dance. But what structure supports the creation as backed up by published or unpublished period dance treatises? Is there a formula and craft behind each moment of dance? How does the director interpret the notation or imagine new choreography built in an historical style? What training, techniques and thoughts are demanded of the dancer, the vessel of meaning and expression?

Our team of master choreographers and researchers include: Ricardo Barros Barros bio, Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière MNL bio,  Darren Royston DR bio, Catherine Turocy CT bio and Joe Williams JW bio.

Registration/Tuition is only $35 and acts as an entrance fee to all presentations. The NYBDC works to keep the tuition low so money is not a barrier, and, at the same time, with a healthy volume of students we are able to pay our presenters and cover the workshop production expenses. Contact nybaroquedance@gmail.com with any questions. Once payment has been made registration is assured and you will receive future emails concerning the workshop.

Four sessions per day over 2 days: December 5-6, 2026

Each session will last about 60 – 75 minutes and be conducted in English.

All sessions will be recorded and shared with students for a limited time after the workshop ends.

Time Zone help:

	U.S. Pacific	U.S. Central	U.S. Eastern	London	Paris
Session 1	8:00am	10:00am	11:00am	16:00	17:00
Session 2	9:15am	11:15am	12:15pm	17:15	18:15
Session 3	10:30am	12:30pm	1:30pm	18:30	19:30
Session 4	12:00pm	2:00pm	3:00pm	20:00	21:00

Historical Dance at Play: The Hidden Path

Produced by The New York Baroque Dance Company, this workshop is under the direction of Catherine Turocy and assisted by Jennifer Meller.  The workshop is tuition supported.

We regret Deda can no longer join us in December. Her ideas and approach to choreographing and stage direction make a rich discussion and we are planning to include her in future workshops. The video above gives an insight to her talents and intelligence as an artist.