HOW DID QUEEN ELIZABETH I DANCE?

WHAT WERE LEONARDO DA VINCI'S CONTEMPORARIES TWIRLING TO?

Are you organising a historical fair or a Renaissance soiree ... shooting a film or staging a play ... writing an article or just interested in old music, dance, and life ... ? Get the real deal!

Find out how people really danced, who invited whom to the dancefloor, what the music sounded like, whether there was room for humour in old choreographies, and whether Renaissance and Baroque dancers really held their hands at shoulder level (hint: they did not). Have fun learning simple twirls or demanding steps.

Adrian is a dance instructor and choreographer with over 15 years of experience. With a profound knowledge of and passion for European historical dance from the 15th to the 18th century, he will offer you accurate skills wrapped in fun and enjoyment.

You can book Adrian for teaching, consulation engagements and choreography work world-wide. His weekly regular classes take place in Tampere, Finland.

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Historical dance

What is historical dance, who used to dance the dances and how do we know all this?