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Proceedings of the Stepping On conference are now available

David Parsons — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:47:47 +0000

The proceedings of Stepping On: A conference on Stepping in Dance held at Cecil Sharp House, London on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2019, edited by Toby Bennett are now available to download or buy.

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Stepping On: A Conference on Stepping in Dance across the British Isles and Beyond

David Parsons — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 16:39:21 +0000

16 – 17 November 2019 Cecil Sharp House, London, UK The British Isles have a rich history of step dancing in many forms and in many forms and contexts, spanning centuries and linking with traditions across the world. Some of these dances and their histories are relatively well-known, others largely lost. The aim of the […]

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Conference: Histories of the Morris in Britain (2017)

EmilyBowen — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:38:22 +0000

Morris dance has been an enduring feature of British culture for more than six centuries. The Histories of the Morris in Britain was a two-day conference held at Cecil Sharp House

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Study Forum 2: Dance Disguised & Obscured (2015)

EmilyBowen — Sun, 24 May 2015 20:48:18 +0000

Dance Disguised & Obscured, at Goldsmiths, University of London, 21-22 March 2015 The event consisted of a stimulating programme of papers, workshops and discussion led by researchers, teachers and practitioners relating to theatrical, social and traditional dance and performance from the 15th century to now.

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Study Forum 1: Reconstructing Technique – Creating Performance (2013)

EmilyBowen — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:36:47 +0000

Goldsmiths, University of London, 23-24 March 2013 Two days of practical workshops and presentations, guided by leading researchers, teachers and performers. Due to the practical nature of most of the sessions, the proceedings were not published. One of the papers is available to download Roger Clegg, Lucie Skeaping and Anne Daye – Singing Simpkin and […]

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On Common Ground 7: Kings and Commoners: Dances of Display for Court, City and Country (2009)

EmilyBowen — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:30:11 +0000

On Common Ground 7: Kings and Commoners: Dances of Display for Court, City and Country (2009). Proceedings of the conference.

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On Common Ground 6: The Minuet in Time and Space (2007)

EmilyBowen — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:22:14 +0000

On Common Ground 6: The Minuet in Time and Space (2007). Proceedings of the conference.

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On Common Ground 5: Dance in Drama, Drama in Dance (2005)

EmilyBowen — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 20:41:48 +0000

On Common Ground 5: Dance in Drama, Drama in Dance (2005). Proceedings of the conference.

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On Common Ground 4: The Problems of Reconstruction and Re-creation in Dance (2003)

EmilyBowen — Sat, 28 Jun 2003 20:33:53 +0000

On Common Ground 4: The Problems of Reconstruction and Re-creation in Dance (2003). Proceedings of the conference.

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On Common Ground 3: John Playford and the English Dancing Master (2001)

EmilyBowen — Thu, 28 Jun 2001 19:55:01 +0000

On Common Ground 3: John Playford and the English Dancing Master (2001). Proceedings of the conference.

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