January 12, 2008: The Dancing Master
Dance music throughout 15th-17th centuries.
Suave Bassedanses, elegant Pavanes, sprightly Galliards, perky Bransles & more!
43 recorders in coached consorts at 4 levels with
Eric Haas, Daniel Meyers, Emily O’Brien & Sheila Beardslee
“Dan did a great job, especially in explaining some of the simple ground rules about making up a bass line or counter melody. Please have him do this again!”
Special afternoon dance! 24 dancers filled Trinity’s Parish Hall for a lively introduction to Renaissance & English Country Dance taught by Sheila Beardslee & Michael Cicone. We welcomed a nice assortment of novice and experienced dancers. Dan Meyers led a band of recorders, concertina and percussion. A great time was had by all..
The Concord Journal wrote an article about this program.
You can watch us learning Washerwoman Bransle on YouTube!