Courses and pedagogical resources
« Dance supplies grace to the advantages we receive from
nature, by ruling all the motions of the body, and by confirming
its right positions […] We can say for the glory of our
Nation that it has the proper taste for nice Dancing.… » Pierre
Rameau, Le Maître à danser, 1725
The XVIIth century sees the appearance of a way of dancing at
the roots of European dancing styles. Under the reign of
Louis the XIVth, great lover of Art, are created famous
institutions such as the Royal Academy of Dance in 1661, the
Royal Academy of Music in 1669, the French Comedy in 1680… The
"rules" of dancing are codified: the five positions, the name of
the steps - and the status of "professional dancer" appears.
Come and dance with us minuet, gavotte, bourrée, saraband...
according to the rules of the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries.
You'll also find here links to useful resources for the knowledge of historical dancing and to friends' websites.
