Tudor dance workshop leader Lottie Adcock
HISTORICAL dance teacher Lottie Adcock will lead a Tudor dance workshop at York St John University Creative Centre Auditorium on Sunday, April 27 at 2pm as part of York International Shakespeare Festival.
“Enthusiasts and newcomers alike are invited to come and learn dances from the time of Shakespeare,” says Lottie, who teaches regular Dance The Past workshops in York and the surrounding area and has more than 15 years’ experience in this dance form.
Her repertoire spans hundreds of years, from medieval to early 20th century dances. For her three-hour workshop of popular Tudor dances, she takes inspiration from the references to dance in Shakespeare’s writing.
“Come and learn the Scotch Jig, the Cinquepace, the Galliard and maybe even the controversial Lavolta, amongst others,” says Lottie, who will lead participants through dances accompanied by music after relevant quotes are read to set the scene as Shakespeare, the social commentator, gives an insight to the popular entertainment of his time.
“You don’t need prior experience or a partner and there’s no need to dig out your Tudor costume. Those taking part are just encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and bring water.”
Historic dance was a hobby for Lottie that turned into a passion and now a business. “I love learning about social history and feel that historic dance is a great way to gain insight into the minds of our ancestors,” she says.
When she is not dancing, Lottie works as a living history interpreter at Murton Park, home of the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, in Murton Lane, York. In her spare time, she loves playing board games, Dungeons & Dragons and travelling whenever possible.
Workshop tickets are on sale at parrabbola.co.uk/booking-calendar/dance-the-past. The full tenth anniversary festival programme can be found at yorkshakes.co.uk.