The Historical Dance Society runs short courses, study days, conferences and a Summer School. Most events can be booked on-line using Eventbrite or WebCollect.
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Weekend course: Dance, music and masquing at the court of Elizabeth I
Friday 16 to Sunday 18 January 2026 at Halsway Manor, west Somerset. A friendly house-party based on re-creating the Masque of Diana and Actaeon, performed at the court of Elizabeth I. Tutors are Ann Hinchliffe (beginners and improvers), Anne Daye (experienced dancers), and Sam Brown (musicians).
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Day Course: 18th Century Dances with Sam Gosk
London 22 November 2025. 18th century Allemande, Cotillions and Country Dances. Come and enjoy dancing the elegant and iconic 18th century Allemande with its characteristic steps, turns and interlacing holds as used in the cotillions and country dances. Sam Gosk is an IDTA qualified dance teacher with 20 years’ experience in teaching and performing.