I am an historical fencer focusing on the 15th century. There are more than a few sources that suggest that dance was a fundamental part of the physical training continuum for the knightly class that go as far back as at least 1408 and possibly much earlier. I wonder if you all have connected any such dots. Thanks for the lecture. I found it very interesting and insightful.
From Ann Hinchliffe, tutor with the Historical Dance Society: Several sources for 16thC dance refer to military practices, e.g. Arbeau (in Orchesographie, 1588) describes sword practice and also marching drum rhythms, and the young gentlemen at the Inns of Court were instructed to take lessons in fencing and in dancing as part of their education. This doesn't directly answer your question but yes, HDS is aware of connexions and I'm sure my friend Charlotte is. What I personally am not aware of is the earlier references which I would love to know about. Would you very kindly post here the sources you mention? or a link to any site that lists them? Thanks for an interesting response; so pleased you enjoyed the lecture.
well done Charlotte. Cécile Laye
I am an historical fencer focusing on the 15th century. There are more than a few sources that suggest that dance was a fundamental part of the physical training continuum for the knightly class that go as far back as at least 1408 and possibly much earlier. I wonder if you all have connected any such dots. Thanks for the lecture. I found it very interesting and insightful.
From Ann Hinchliffe, tutor with the Historical Dance Society: Several sources for 16thC dance refer to military practices, e.g. Arbeau (in Orchesographie, 1588) describes sword practice and also marching drum rhythms, and the young gentlemen at the Inns of Court were instructed to take lessons in fencing and in dancing as part of their education. This doesn't directly answer your question but yes, HDS is aware of connexions and I'm sure my friend Charlotte is. What I personally am not aware of is the earlier references which I would love to know about. Would you very kindly post here the sources you mention? or a link to any site that lists them? Thanks for an interesting response; so pleased you enjoyed the lecture.