What are the objectives of HDS?
The main objective of the Society as set out in the constitution is the promotion of the study, practice, education, and public engagement in the performance, music, and costume of European and other dances from the 15th to 20th centuries as recorded in the sources of the period. We achieve this by: Conducting and promoting original research into treatises on dancing and other references in the literature, drama and dance music of the various periods. The organisation of workshops for the education of dancers, teachers, actors, musicians and the general public in historical dance and its associated dance music. Holding conferences at which lectures, demonstrations and opportunities to participate in historical dances and their music are given to members of the society and others. Publishing articles conducive or incidental to…