This talk will explore the genius of the English people in devising new and complex forms of dance, not only the country dance but the hornpipe, jig, morris and measures, resulting in a vernacular dance culture of great sophistication. With the young men of the Inns of Court at the centre of the discussion, the journey of such dances from the people to the gentry, to the theatre and to the court will be traced.
Speaker: Anne Daye (Historical Dance Society)
Full lecture title: Sweet and Ayry Activity: The Vernacular Dances of England c.1650 - 1700
