UP ON THE DOWNBEAT

A strong connection between musician and dancer is an essential skill described in the earliest dance manuals from the 15th century. This symbiotic music-and-dance relationship continued into the 18th century,...

Louis XIV' s violinist dancing masters, Pierre Beauchamp and Raoul Auger Feuillet devised a clever system for recording dance choreographies alongside the written music. Understanding this notation helps us to...

The ballroom offered rare opportunities for courtiers and wanna-bees to flirt, impress, and be seen. Beneath the formalized rules of etiquette seethed amorous dramas and political conflicts that played out...

Dance to live music in Spanish baroque style, castanets optional! The program will include images and a discussion about the dance influences that traveled between France and Spain in the...

EVENT DESCRIPTION   Join Artistic Director of Dance Through Time Jen Meller along with PBO violinist Carla Moore in our latest Up on the Downbeat event—a series dedicated to exploring the synthesis of music and dance...