Coranto Early Dance & Music
Artistic Director: Diana Scrivener FCCM FGMS LRAD
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Coranto Early Dance & Music Artistic Director: Diana Scrivener FCCM FGMS LRAD
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Workshops & Classes
"Having you visit was amazing. It was great to meet someone with such energy and knowledge. We sincerely appreciate your visit." "Thank you so much for coming to us on such an interesting request (Elizabethan Dance). With your breadth of knowledge I am excited to learn those dances." The best way to dispel the myth about dancing being only for the initiated is to come along to a Coranto workshop and see for yourselves. This is one dance style where accessibility is the keyword. Even those of us with two left feet (or who think they have two left feet!) will be pleasantly surprised by how much they are able to accomplish in one session.
Taken at Old Wardour Castle (EH) Workshops can be arranged to suit your requirements. Some organisations like a whole day so that participants are able to get their teeth into the work. Others prefer to take it gently for a half day. Periods covered are:- Mediaeval 17th century Italian Renaissance Baroque Elizabethan 19th century Combinations of any of the above are possible. The earlier styles (from Mediaeval to the 17th century) are more accessible to complete beginners. The Baroque and 19th century are more technically demanding and require some knowledge of movement and dance.
Two photographs showing a workshop in action at East Stour, Dorset taken by Diana Scrivener In the Autumn and New Year, Coranto conducted a series of one-day workshops in London which were held at the Parish Centre of St James Church Spanish Place W1. Each workshop covered a different historical period.Prior to the workshops, Diana Scrivener held 'Taster Day', where prospective students went on an historic journey through the ages. There was the opportunity to sample and experience a selection of dances from the Mediaeval period to the 17th century. This took place on 14 September from 11am - 4pm and was a great success. At the end of the day, the next day was arranged. On Saturday 26 October at the same venue, the theme was Italian Renaissance Dances, together with some 17th century English Country Dances to round off the day. The cost was £25 (£15 concessions). Tea and coffee were provided but participants brought their own lunch. The group met again on Saturday 18 January 2003 (12-4.45pm) at the same venue. The day was spent exploring some of the lesser-known dances of the Renaissance. Often the description in the manuscript is rather vague when it comes to the actual spatial patterns. Diana took two of these dances and tried out some possibilities. The overall felling was that of considerable success!
A series of 1-day workshops is being planned for the forthcoming months. These will take place both in London and Dorset. Full details available on request from Diana Scrivener email: coranto@aol.com
These are held regularly once a month. They are for dancers and non-dancers and everyone is welcome. No prior experience is necessary, although an interest in history is an advantage. "I have often thought of myself to be somewhat dance-dyslexic. Somehow I empathized with the grace of early dance and honestly felt I had found a style of dance that I could understand. Under the graceful spell of Diana, sceptics have been transformed into elegant, social wannabes by the charming combinations of steps." "I have really enjoyed the course in early dance and view it as a high point in the curriculum." "Early dance has helped me to pick up routines, differentiate between left and right and has helped with posture and confidence, which has filtered through to all other aspects of my training." The cost for each class is £10.00 (3-hour session) £8.00 (2-hour session). All classes are held in either Dorchester, Gillingham or Shaftesbury, Dorset (tea & coffee is included).
Classes in progress at East Stour in Dorset
Other groups offering classes and workshops include
Norwich Early Dance to be found at: www.nedance.freeserve.co.uk,
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