[Bg-dance] What's up with dance guild?

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November 2005 Dance guild
  The guild met once in November. The dance guild was asked to assist a 
couple learn some renaissance dancing for their wedding New Years Eve. 
We had 12 members of the wedding party at dance the 2nd Sunday practice 
and 7 guild members. Several of the guild members are meeting the 
weekend after Thanksgiving to continue to prepare the wedding party for 
New Years Eve.

  Presently we a developing a list of dances from the Old Measures (Inns 
of Court) to build a repertoire for demos. These dances will include 
Quadran Pavan, Turlelone, Earl of Essex Measure, Tinternell, Old Alman, 
Madam Sosilia Alman and Black Alman.

  Several dancers attended a demo at Mary Hardin Baylor earlier in the 
month. The dancers were well received by the students. After the dance 
demo was complete, Myfanwy noticed several of the college students 
teaching other students and started the music again for another round 
of 30-40 students dancing bransle. It was a great to see so many 
college students enjoying what we enjoy. Thank you to Myfanyw, Pug, and 
Colin for attending also.

  Guild is open to all dancers all levels. We start the meeting with 
basic dances to warm up then step into dances we are refreshing. 
Presently we are working Rufty Tufty, Hearts ease, Whirlygig, Jenny 
Pluck Pears
  At this time I am teaching from 2 similar books that can be copied 
from the Internet.

 Terpsichore X www.cynnabar.org/downloads
 Northshield version is Large print www.geocities.com/il_ballarino

  December we will be meeting only the 2nd Sunday. This will be a garbed 
event with desserts. This is a 3-D event Dress, Dance, Desserts. All 
are welcome. Times 6-8 pm at the Wells branch recreation center on 
Shoreline Dr.

  Starting January we will be inviting dancers to come and help us 
embellish our dance styles, learn to kidnap, show honor to our partners 
with style,and FLIRT.

 Respectfully submitted,
 Lady Isabella
  Dance principal Bryn gwlad