[Ansteorra] Kingdom Dance and Music

[Craig Shupee']

Greetings Ansteorra from Master Philip White, Deputy A&S in Charge of Dance 
and Music!

We have just had a wonderful Kingdom Dance and Music Symposium and I wanted 
to give accolades for all the people who were involved in the event. Many 
thanks to the Canton of Westgate and the Barony of the Stargate for hosting 
the symposium – the populous were especially welcoming for all of us who had 
to travel.

Lord David Dayly and Lord Antonello del Bello did a first-rate job of 
assembling an event staff and set of teachers.  They also secured Dr. Yvonne 
Kendall as a guest instructor which all found as a very valuable resource.  
It is great to have access to a mundane academic at one of our society 
events. Special thanks also to the D&M portion of the staff.  Master Avatar 
and HL Gerald were the music directors.  Mistress Perronnelle ran the ball.  
HL Isabeau handled the proceedings coordination and layout design.

The Middle Eastern classes were definitely popular. The dance teachers 
included HL Antoinette, HL Rhiannon, and HL Clara with percussion classes 
offered by Lord Cormac.  From what I saw, the classes were well attended and 
the dancers were having a great time.  If you are a Middle Eastern dancer 
you really missed out.

We had a number of European dance instructors who volunteered.  Thank them 
for their work if you see them… or even ask them to teach at one of your 
local events.  They included: Mistress Anne, HL Guillaume, HL Helene, Baron 
Ihon, HL Isabeau, Lady Lowrie, HL Myfanwy, Mistress Perronnelle, and 
Baroness Signy. Quite a slate of instructors if you ask me and all did an 
excellent job of helping spread new dances and encourage others in this art 
we love so much.

Again, I wanted to thank all who came to the event.  It is a good feeling to 
see how much support there is throughout the Kingdom for the dance and music 
communities.  I am already looking forward to what we can offer next year.

Your Servant to Command,
~p.w.