This is true. We are a non-profit group and only have one collection of costumes, which span several decades. These videos are from our live concerts, and since we perform dances from the medieval, renaissance and baroque periods in each concert, we compromise 🙂

This is our own choreography, since there are no existing dance instructions from the time. Everyone has their own interpretation. It's a beautiful song, and fun to dance!

​@@thecourtlyartsperformersда, это очень интересный танец , один из любимых. У вас красиво получилось.

@@tayarum6033 Thank you 🙂

Absolument!

Thank you!

I'm glad you like it!

I'll pass your comment on to her, Sue :)

@@thecourtlyartsperformers Thanks! A lovely lady!

That would be Saskia 😀. (S)he is very talented, and can also be seen in another disguise in our Baroque dances!

@@thecourtlyartsperformers Thanks so much. Saskia dances beautifully and gracefully. She has a unique style and looks like she is having fun!

Indeed. The interpretation of medieval dances is based on educated guesswork. Fortunately, there are some pictures in manuscripts depicting dancing, and in many instances there are written versions of the music. We are not medieval specialists though. The first written evidence from the dance masters date from around 1460. Almost all of our performances are based on the written descriptions by the dance masters. Here is our explanation of our performance of the Tourdion (from the description below the video): The Tourdion first became popular in the Burgundian court around 1450. There is no existing choreography of the time, but according to Arbeau, the steps are similar to the galliard, but smaller and gentler in nature. The word 'tourdion' stems from the french 'tordre', meaning to twist. To echo these features, we chose to dance the Tourdion with gentle cinq pas steps and some dramatic changes of direction.

Thank you! Yes, we are a long way from everywhere, down here in Australia :D

You can find more information and how to book on our website here: www.courtlyarts.com/performances. We invite you to join us as we present a cornucopia of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque dance, music and song from the Royal Courts of England, Germany, Italy and France. Featuring the Courtly Arts Renaissance & Baroque dancers and musicians, with vocalists Sarah Amos & Natalie Maroki. All performers will be in full costume, and music will be played on period instruments. At the end of the concert, we invite you to meet the performers and take a closer look at the costumes and instruments. PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are essential for our Warrandyte Performance. All our previous concerts at this venue have booked out, so please book ASAP to avoid disappointment. We look forward to performing for you soon! 2 performances: Sunday 26th May 2024, 3pm The Victory Room, Warrandyte Community Centre, 168 Yarra Street, Warrandyte 3113 Sunday 2nd June 2024, 2pm Trinity Uniting Church, 15 Black Street, Brighton 3186

It should look spectacular in costume 🙂

❤Amerò vedere i costumi!

It's Quand je bois du vin clairet, by Pierre Attaignant.

Did you enjoy it?

@@thecourtlyartsperformers Indeed, I did. It's amazing.

Sadly, no. It's a bit early for our repertoire. Jenn made it to wear at the Abbeystowe medieval faire, but wanted to try it's 'swishability' in this dance :D

I think we all are!

Yes, if I remember correctly it was a tad faster than they were expecting 😅

😄 Always short of men! We actually now have 3 new male dancers (2024)! However, if Shakespeare could have all male actors, we reckon we're fine with mostly ladies 😀

@@thecourtlyartsperformers Yes, I know. Most Renaissance dance groups are always short of men! and regarding today's gender inclusion, that'd be fine

Thank you! 😊

It is indeed :)

That's a pity. Did you enjoy the dances?

We love it!

Indeed!

true!

So glad!

:D Perhaps, although dancing was a necessary skill at Court in those times, so quite valued by all.

:D Have you seen La Volta?

I'm glad you like it :)

I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for commenting. This is exactly how we feel when dancing.

:D

Ciao Caterina! Grazie mille 👋

@@thecourtlyartsperformers ☺️anch'io sono una not too old lady! E Anche per me Greenleves è uno dei miei brani preferiti😍

There is a video of the group dancing to Greenleeves, although I am not in it :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5Xbl2ianLKSmNk

@@thecourtlyartsperformers Magnifico! 😍

:)

I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Thank you for taking the time to comment. We credited the Lithuanian dance group in our description, as that is where we first saw this dance. I agree, as there is no existing choreography from the medieval period, any modern interpretations of medieval dances have to be considered as such.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for your kind comment!

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Thank you! 😄

Thank you!

Our baroque dancers will be so pleased to read your comments! Thank you :)

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