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Lesson at the Palace II
November 20, 2004
Shire of Isenfir / Crozet, VA
From an early age, those of noble birth would be educated in all the aspects of courtly life, and high among these would be the gentle art of dance. Of course, most of us are not so fortunate as to have received such lofty tutelage, but fear not, for in one day you can go from a nearly complete beginner to an accomplished dancer.
Alejandra de Miera (Susan de Guardiola), professional dance teacher and historical dance scholar, will be traveling all the way from the Barony of Dragonship Haven in the East Kingdom (New Haven, CT) to hold a day-long workshop in the art of 16th Century Italian dance as described by Fabritio Caroso in 1581. She promises that even beginners will leave with a comfortable repertoire of fun and showy dances, and be able to do them well! More accomplished dancers can refine and polish their technique and styling and learn some new dances.
The workshop will run from 10am SHARP to 6pm, and is garb-optional. Following the workshop will be a break to change, and the evening will be a relaxed party in the late Italian style, with food, socializing, and, of course, dancing! The evening's dance party is garb-required.
Food (in copious amounts, both meat and non-meat) will be served all day long and throughout the evening, as Alejandra promises you'll work up a good appetite. For those less inclined to dancing, there will also be a gaming area set up, where folks can watch and listen to the music while enjoying a favorite card, dice or board game (cards, dice and boards provided, or bring your own).
| Tentative menu for the evening meal |
Antipasti - Caponata, toasted bread w/ olive oil, roasted garlic spread, melon w/ prosciutti, cold bean salad (fagioli al fiasco all'alloro), assorted olives, herbed and sweet butters, brie w/ honey, cheddar cheese, and gorgonzola spread Pasta - Spinach fettuccini w/ gorgonzola sauce. Eggplant lasagna w/ roasted red peppers. Soup - Minestrone style Main dishes- Roasted pork loin w/ rosemary, sage, thyme, and cream sauce. Venetian marinated fish. Sides - Honey orange carrots. Green salad w/ pears, walnuts, and olive oil. Green beans w/ roasted garlic. Assorted desserts throughout the evening |
Cost: $15 (includes food throughout the day and evening) - Non-members add $3
Site: Charlottesville Waldorf School, 1408 Crozet Ave, Crozet, VA 22932. Site opens at 8:30am and closes when we leave. The site is dry.
Reservations: Baron Dosso del Brachetto (Robert Kuntz) -- 162 Pilot Mtn Hollow, Faber, VA, 22938-2013. (434) 361-2263.
Autocrat: Lorie Henry -- 17 Fairwood Place, Palmyra, VA 22963. (434) 589-2502.
Directions
From North of Charlottesville: Take Rt 29 South into Charlottesville. Eventually you will see an overpass where you can exit to stay on Rt 29 heading south, or you can continue straight onto Rt 29 Business (Emmet St). Keep going straight onto Emmet St. You will pass through four lights and under a railroad underpass. At the fifth light you will be at the intersection of Emmet St and Ivy Rd/University Ave. There will be a Cavalier Inn/Best Western motel on your right and a Chevron station on your left. Turn right onto Ivy Rd (Rt. 250). Go approximately 8 miles to the Rt. 250/240 split. Rt. 240 will split off to the right while Rt. 250 will curve sharply to the left and under a trestle bridge; stay to the right onto Rt 240. Go approximately 3 miles to the stop sign and turn right. Go a few hundred yards and the school is on the left.
From East or West of Charlottesville: Take Interstate 64 to Exit 107 (Crozet). Turn onto Rout 250 East. Drive 2 miles. Turn left at the traffic signal onto Route 240. Drive through Crozet. The school is approximately 0.3 miles past the railroad bridge and four-way stop sign, on the left.
From South of Charlottesville: Come up Rt 29 north to I-64, then take I-64 West and follow the directions above for "From East or West of Charlottesville".