330 years ago. the 7th edition of John Playford's The Dancing Master (1686) was seen through his firm's press. This edition was his last, for in the following year he died and was buried in the Temple Church.… continue reading
Tamsin Lewis's new book, In the Merry Month of May - Music, Words, and Songs for May from 16th & 17th century Britain, might have just what you want for your next performance. It contains… continue reading
This was an exciting weekend of papers and workshops on a variety of topics linking early, or historical, dance to art, drama, music, comedy, travel and more. The venue was a charming & comfortable Victorian country house near High… continue reading
An outstanding contributor to the appreciation and study of early dance is honoured. At the Early Dance Circle Biennial Conference yesterday, Dr Madeleine Inglehearn received the Peggy Dixon Trophy from Darren Royston, EDC Chairman. The EDC was… continue reading
This conference by The Society for Theatre Research will be held at Downing College, University of Cambridge, July 29-31 2016 Dancers’ highlights: Michael Burden (New College, Oxford), ‘The Anatomy of a Scandal: A Theatre Dancer’s Trip to Gretna… continue reading
Let's make some more! 72 new Regency dances are now available to the dancing public and the BBC licensed 6 of the tunes for the BBC Poldark Series, a fine compliment to our music. The… continue reading
The date's been booked! The next Early Dance Festival will take place on Saturday 29 October 2016. We will return to Beechen Cliff School, Kipling Avenue, Bath BA2 4RE. SAVE THE DATE! MORE DETAILS TO… continue reading
On Friday 23 October, Heather Toomer shared a private view of her extensive lace collection with those at the Early Dance Festival this year. There were lovely pieces from the 16th to the 19th century,… continue reading
To the delight of their audience, at the recent EDC Early Dance Festival, Emma and Mr Knightley revisited Bath to show off their mature skills in the couple allemande. Great fun was had by… continue reading
