| What is English Country Dancing? |
Above: Dancing in a longways set at
Nashville's Playford Ball.
Nashville's Playford Ball.
| Monday Night Class An excellent opportunity for beginners, but experienced dancers are welcome. When: Monday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 Spring 2012 semester begins January 9th No class January 16th or February 20th **Classes do not meet when Metro schools are closed for vacation or inclement weather.** Where: Cohn Adult Learning Center 4805 Park Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 Cost: $25 per semester Register by mail or in the office at Cohn. Registration form is on page 18 of the Community Education catalog. For more information contact Ed and Melissa Wilkinson by phone 615-385-1129 or by email. Sunday Series *Feb 5 Emma Rushton with Ann Hoos, Bill Verdier & Susan Kevra ** 2:00-4:00 pm ** Mar 11 Chrissy Davis-Camp and Southwind *April 1 Susan Kevra and Nashville Weather *May 6 Kendal Broadie with band TBA *Please note that some of the dances are not second Sundays. When: The 2nd Sunday of each month unless otherwise noted 4:00- 6:00 pm. Where: Friends Meeting House 530 26th Ave N Nashville, TN Cost: $6 per person For more information contact Kendal Broadie by phone 615-269-7555, or email. |
As testimony to the popularity of country dancing,
John Playford’s The English Dancing Master, a
manual first published in 1651, containing dance
instructions and music, underwent eighteen editions.
Many of these dances serve as inspiration for new
choreographies and are still danced at our annual
Playford Ball.
Nashville has a lively English Dance community
which organizes a class, a monthly series of dances,
and a magnificent ball which attracts callers,
musicians, and dancers from near and far.
John Playford’s The English Dancing Master, a
manual first published in 1651, containing dance
instructions and music, underwent eighteen editions.
Many of these dances serve as inspiration for new
choreographies and are still danced at our annual
Playford Ball.
Nashville has a lively English Dance community
which organizes a class, a monthly series of dances,
and a magnificent ball which attracts callers,
musicians, and dancers from near and far.
English Country dancing resembles contra dancing
with many of the same figures found in both.
However, English Country dancing has a greater
variety of figures and tempos.
Some consider English dancing less vigorous and
more refined than contra dancing, but a typical
evening of English dancing will include slow
waltz-time dances and lively, nonstop dances
involving skipping and athletic stepping.
English Country dancing dates back to the 17th
century and appealed to the likes of Elizabeth I and
Henry VIII.
with many of the same figures found in both.
However, English Country dancing has a greater
variety of figures and tempos.
Some consider English dancing less vigorous and
more refined than contra dancing, but a typical
evening of English dancing will include slow
waltz-time dances and lively, nonstop dances
involving skipping and athletic stepping.
English Country dancing dates back to the 17th
century and appealed to the likes of Elizabeth I and
Henry VIII.
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| Nashville's Playford Ball Weekend Mark your calendar for the 2012 Playford Ball: March 23-25, featuring Bare Necessities with calling by Joanna Reiner. Download brochure View Etiquette and Tips for English Dance |
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