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Learn
authentic dances from Past Times with the
Tapestry Historic Dancers. Enjoy the charm and conviviliality of social
dancing from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries; Colonial court and
country dances, Regency cotillions, reels, and longway sets, and Civil
War era waltzes, polkas, schottiches, mazurkas, and quadrilles.
. . . . . . The Tapestry Historic
Dance Ensemble holds classes
for historic dance instruction, ongoing throughout the year in Royersford,
PA (west of Philadelphia,between Valley Forge and Pottstown).
. . . . . . Class is held on a weekly
basis to provide dance instructions both for fun, and keeping in mind
that Tapestry is a popular performance troupe. Since the troupe is
frequently engaged by historic sites, and for public and private performances
and special events, the colorful and authentically-garbed ladies and
gentlemen of Tapestry have the opportunity to display their dancing
skills for both public and private performances. Dancers who wish
to participate in Tapestry's programs are required to meet a number
of criteria, such as proper historic clothing, and a knowledge of
social mannerisms and deportment appropriate to the era, in addition
to learning the dances chosen for the program being portrayed.
. . . . . . Besides the enjoyment of
learning new - and frequently challenging - dances from earlier times,
and getting a chance to display them to others, Tapestry's dance classes
are an ongoing social gathering for anyone interested in historic
dance and related activities. If you've never been to an Eighteenth
century ball, or you want to participate in a special workshop in
Victorian dance, chances are you'll be able to exchange information
as these type of events come up throughout the year, as well as hearing
about other historically-related activities.
. . . . . . Tapestry invites anyone
with an interest in music, costume, dance or history to visit a weekly
practice session. You
do not need to be an experienced dancer, though any previous dancing
- folk or ethnic - will be an advantage. Both partnered and solo dancers
are welcome. Dances from all periods in the repertoire include beginning,
intermediate and advanced levels.
