Classes

How to Cry Like a Herald - 9:15am

Instructor: Shoshanna bas Nachmann
A guide to vocal production, enunciation for clarity, and good characteristics for use of providing town-crier type of announcements.

Flowing Out of Frescoes - 1:00pm

Instructor: Dutchess Catalina
Level: Advanced
A theoretical Roman Veil Choreography based off still images from the frescos of Pompeii. Must bring your veil. Open to those who have been practicing with the Falcon’s Wing Dancers during the Pandemic. This dance will be performed on Friday of Lilies during the Royal Feast.

Dancing to a Muwashashaw - 2:00pm

Instructor: Dutchess Catalina
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
This is a playful quick-paced circle dance choreography with lots of repeats. The music is Adalyde’s Muwashashaw from her album Utreia. Level is beginner, but will take some stamina due to constant foot pattern movement. This dance will be performed on Friday of Lilies during the Royal Feast.

Clothing of Alfonso's 13th century Spain - 3:00pm

Instructor: Honorable Lady Adalyde Heloy la Cantora
In a discussion setting, we will be reviewing the basic garments of 13th century Spain as depicted in the Cantigas de Santa Maria and the Libro de Los Juegos (Book of Games) through access to high resolution images of illuminations and extant garments.

Workshop in Anglo-Saxon Alliterative Poetry - 4:00pm

Instructor: Shoshanna bas Nachmann
A brief look--and reading--of a bit of Beowulf in the original, to get the feel and aesthetics of Anglo-Saxon alliterative poetry, with various translations for understanding; a detailed look at the rules governing the alliterative heroic tradition; and then the workshop: attempts by everyone to create something in the tradition (modern English). I'll be available for additional consultation beyond the hour allotted for the class.

Battle Goats of Old - 4:00pm

Instructor (This is a placeholder description) Battle Goats, I don’t know, probably some really cool heavy metal music playing in the wings. Look at their adorable anger filled fluffy butts. OH and BABY GOATS!!!!!! WAIT WHAT? Battle Goats of Old now with more SHEEP! Do they have teeth? Should someone tell Drix?