Historical Dances for Stage: from Renaissance to Regency

Showbiz Studios

Saturday, October 19th - 10.00am - 12.00pm

Tickets - $50 (General) $45 (Showbiz Members)

Maximum of 16 participants

Come and explore the subtle playfulness of the Renaissance era, the joyfulness of Regency dances, and the Victorian grandiose! Moving through the centuries, we will learn dances from different historical eras with a particular focus on their theatricality.

After the workshop, participants will be able to apply their new knowledge of dance styles to modern stage productions, be it an epic Shakespearean show, Jane Austen drama, Oscar Wilde comedy, splendid musical fairy-tale, or disturbingly dark post-modern fantasy. This experience will widen the creative scope of theatre practitioners and enthusiasts, regardless of their level of expertise in theatre craft. No previous dance experience or partner required.

Originally from Ukraine, Nataliya is a graduate of the Kyiv National University of Theatre Arts. Now she is an Aotearoa theatre-maker, actor, director, playwright and founder of NO Productions Theatre Company (2012). She loves experimenting with various theatre genres and styles. One of her passions is European historical dancing which she has been teaching since 2004.