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2nd Historical Dance Symposium
Burg Rothenfels am Main
21 - 25 May 2008

Symposium 2008

„From Pastoral to Revolution“
European Dance Culture
in the 18th Century

The glitter of the Sun King has faded, but the aristocracy still basks in the mild light of the Rococo, playing at shepherd idylls and pastoral fantasies. In the cities, however, a new light shines…. At first the Enlightenment is confined to philosophical and intellectual circles; however, it rapidly spreads to the middle classes, eventually igniting a revolutionary firestorm throughout Europe.

What path does dance follow in the change from ceremonial minuet to whirling waltz? How is dance influenced by the Enlightenment and rationalism, Empfindsamkeit and the late flowering of courtly decadence? To what extent does world-wide colonial trade, the resurgence of religious fervor, the increased power of the bourgeoisie, the emergence of classicism, or the beginning of the industrial revolution affect the different dance forms, both in theatres and ballrooms?

Lectures

Workshops

Short Performances

Dance Evenings

Symposium Special

Intensive dance workshop to ring in the conference

Programme Committee

Organisation:
Dance & History e.V.

Dance & History e.V. is a non-profit registered association based in Germany. Our objective is to promote research and the dissemination of knowledge in the field of historical dance. We work together with similar organisations in Europe and America.