Age of the Galliard

Curt Sachs first coined the term "Age of the Galliard" to describe the style of dance performed in Italy from the early sixteenth through the mid-seventeenth centuries. Herein, I present my work - translations, notations, and teaching resources - of this era of dance.

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Ponte Alto Dance Repertoire Most of the choreographies for the dances below can also be found at Del's Dance Book and the music can be found as part of Eric Praetzel's SCA Dance Music mp3 Collection. Cheat sheets for the dances regularly taught at Ponte Alto's dance practice are provided below. Bransles Basic Bransles Suite: Double, Single, Gai, Burgundian Mimed Bransles Suite: Washerwoman, Pease, Shoes, Horses Official Bransle All music for the Bransles we have covered is available here. Almans Lorayne, Tinternell, Madame Sosilia, Black The music for Lorayne Alman is available here. The music for Tinternell Alman is not available in full online at this time. English Country Dances Rufty Tufty The music for Rufty Tufty is available here. Burgundian Basse Dance TBA 15th Century Italian TBA 16th Century Italian TBA

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