A four session Renaissance Discovery Course has recently been completed by a wonderful group of keen and energetic enthusiasts of the early art of courtly dance. During the course, our participants have learnt and performed a stately processional Pavane, the…
Rise and shine this beautiful morning, An Elizabethan dancing day is dawning; Whilst you lay upon your mattress, Our performers they do practice; For a pittance from your purse, We'll entertain with song and verse And with dance and music…
Pavane? Galliard? Almaine? What are these curious dance forms? Would you or a friend like to know more? Discover the art of dance in the courts of the Renaissance. Our four-week introductory sessions are being held in June, during the…
“Welcome, gentlemen! ladies that have their toes unplagued with corns will have a bout with you. Ah ha, my mistresses! which of you all will now deny to dance? Come, musicians, play. A hall, a hall! give room! and foot…
The Courtly Arts Performers of Victoria incorporates the groups of the Early Arts Guild of Victoria; the Early Music Consort of Melbourne and the Ripponlea Renaissance and Baroque Dancers. You can see us above with our patron, the illustrious Helga…