Tudor Education Workshops
Tudor Education Workshops in Kent, Sussex and Surrey
Cancionero offer workshops for pupils studying the Tudors.
Tudor Education Workshops are led by an Oxford history graduate with many years of experience as a class music teacher. Also an experienced performer on harpsichord, lute and recorder he presents workshop sessions which include instrumental demonstrations and participation in dances of the period.
The workshop divides into 2 sessions: 45 minutes in a classroom and then 30 minutes in a room with space to dance.
Session 1
Using a range of instruments from the Cancionero collection this session includes an introduction to the Renaissance idea of a consort of instruments (a useful illustration of key scientific concepts).
The lute provides an opportunity to discuss the technology of instrument building as the children identify the differences between its shape and that of the modern guitar. A performance of "Greensleeves" provides a chance to talk about Renaissance attitudes to composition and a correction of the mistaken belief that it was written by Henry VIII.
Session 2
Then it's time to dance!
The children start by learning to dance a Pavane. This involves learning a little Tudor etiquette and considering how costume affects the way you move. Depending on the amount of space and the number of children this may progress to one of the more elaborate versions taken from the books of the Inns of Court.
To illustrate that dance was not only a formal activity but also fun we then learn to dance a branle or two.
Up to 60 pupils at a time can participate in the dancing if a reasonable size hall is available. Alternatively up to 120 pupils can be given the first session together in a hall followed by two dance sessions for 60 pupils.
The fee depends partly on travelling time but as a guide a costumed 1¼ hour visit costs £75; a 1¾ hour visit (2 dance sessions) costs £90.
Cancionero regularly offers:
- Tudor Education Workshops in Kent
- Tudor Education Workshops in Sussex
- Tudor Education Workshops in Surrey
For other areas please contact us for a quote.
If our regular package is not what you require we are happy to tailor a special package.
