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The Winter Medieval and Early Renaissance Dance Workshop
An informal day of historical dance with live music and evening costumed Ball
An informal day of historical dance with live music and evening costumed Ball
The Friday Night Branslers and Gaita Medieval Music invite you to an informal day of medieval and early renaissance dancing to relieve the cold, dark, northern winter.
Dance tuition with live music: Led by Cait Webb and Chris Elmes of Gaita Medieval Music. Join us for an immersive experience focusing on courtly and social dances of the past. Exploring varying styles of footwork, dance tempos and courtly dance etiquette. Suitable for all abilities.
Location: Priory Church, a 15th century, Grade A listed building in the historic location of South Queensferry near Edinburgh, Scotland.
Itinerary (subject to minor adjustments on the day)
Arrival 12noon – 1pm. Meet & greet. Feel free to bring a simple lunch. Change into costumes.
Dance tuition starts 1-1.30pm
Light repast with entertainments 5.30pm Bring a goblet, bowl, spoon if you have them (there will be cutlery and dishes to borrow on the day). Please bring your own beverage.
Costumed Ball 7pm
Close and tidy up 9.00pm
How do I get there from Edinburgh?
By train: It’s a 20 minute journey to Dalmeny station. Ideal trains: 11.18am, 11.47am, 12.05pm and 12.19pm. It is a 20 minute walk to Priory Church. If this is too much catch the 43 bus outside Dalmeny station for a 5 minute journey to South Queensferry Police Station stop. The church is opposite.
By bus: The 43 bus runs every 20 minutes, from Regent's Terrace, stopping along Princes St and Queensferry road, and takes around 45 minutes. The church is opposite South Queensferry Police Station stop.
By car: Via A90 from Edinburgh, M8 from Glasgow and the M90 and Queensferry Crossing from towns in Fife. GPS - Address EH30 9RB, Priory Church, Hopetoun Road (B924), South Queensferry. What 3 words is ballparks.rash.speaking.
Parking: There are a few spaces by the church on Rose Street Lane and The Binks Car Park can be found at the very bottom of the lane past the church - address 15 Rose Lane, South Queensferry EH30 9XW. There is on street parking at The Loan and the High Street. Spaces are free. All these locations can be busy.
What do I wear?
Be inspired by costume of 10th to 16th centuries. Look at historical personalities, art, literature, or the theatre. For limited budgets wear tunic style clothing, long gowns or flowing layers and draped belts, or contact the organisers for a possible costume loan. Bring a warm layer.
Footwear - wear soft, flat comfortable shoes if possible. No heels.
Questions?
Questions?
Contact RuthPollitt@btinternet.com to get more information
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