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Danza Antiqua
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Commonwealth Speakers Program
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Danza Antiqua selected a third time
for the prestigious Commonwealth Speakers Program
2012-13
Introduction to Commonwealth Speakers Program 2012 - 2013 Season of Free Presentations Whether you are new to the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and its programs or have hosted a Commonwealth Speakers
presentation before, welcome. The humanities are about sharing powerful
stories and exploring big ideas. The Commonwealth Speakers program offers humanities-based programming to nonprofit organizations
across the Commonwealth. From sessions on African American storytelling, to Pennsylvania German hoe-downing, to researching
family history, thousands of Pennsylvanians enjoy these free presentations each year. Through Commonwealth Speakers, members
of public libraries, arts and cultural centers, state parks, senior centers, historical societies, etc. explore the ideas
that shape the human experience.
For further details on the Commonwealth Speakers Program click here.
 MAY I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF THIS DANCE?
performed AT THE SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER, PA.
On May 5th, 2010, Nancy Walker and Jef Savage were recorded for
TV broadcast by PCN-TV (Pennsylvania Cable Network-TV) when they presented their historical dance program. It is scheduled
to air October 22, 23, & 24 on PCN-TV and will be available on Comcast Chambersburg (includes Waynesboro) and Lancaster --
channel 186, Greencastle channel 185, Gettysburg -- channel 95, and via the Pennsylvania Humanities Council website on Youtube
via the link below.
The program asks - what do social dances like the tango and the waltz have to teach us?
Social dances spanning the Presidencies of James Buchanan to Teddy Roosevelt are featured along with reflections on the importance
of dance and its social context in America.
Best
of Audience Member Feedback.........
Loved it. Very well researched and explained.
The crew was amazing. So well run! I look forward to the series broadcast in the fall.
Was much more than I had
expected. I learned so many things and it has inspired me to go out and dance! Thank you for such a wonderful evening.
Loved it. Enjoyed
it very much. Couldn’t believe my watch that 2½ hours went by. My four year old daughter liked it too. It kept
her interest the entire time!
Lovely informative program both in respect to the history and evolution of dance as well as how a live television program
is put together.
Loved,
loved, loved it. The presenters were great — knowledgeable and informative. Thank you, I’m going to look for a
dance instructor!!!
Great program. I liked the combo of history and demonstration of dancing.
Q&A segments were very interesting.
Click on the link below to access this program >>>>>>
May I Have The Pleasure of this Dance?
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“The Titanic: A Salute Through Dance”
2012 is the anniversary
of the maiden voyage of the most famous ship the world has ever known. We know that all cross sections of society were represented
on her passenger list. As such they would have been familiar with the dances and music of the time. To respond to the optimism
that the ship represented for so many people, we want to salute the passengers and their dreams before the events that sank
the “unsinkable” ship. The dances will be connected through the music, personalities and their stories. For example,
we know that seven musicians played on to calm the situation and gained hero status, and that Margaret “Molly”
Brown raised funds to help immigrant survivors, who had lost everything.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s maiden voyage, Nancy Walker and Jef Savage, dressed
in period clothing, will perform social dances from the Titanic era. The presentation discusses the importance of dance in
its cultural and social context and includes selected music, stories and personalities associated with the Titanic. The presentation
also covers the origins of the dances, how they are reconstructed from period dance manuals, plus etiquette and dance fashions
of the time. The format for this presentation is explanation, performance of the dances and audience interaction. A "mobile
museum" of era related artifacts is on display to enjoy before or after the presentation.
As historians, and dance historians in particular, we immerse ourselves in the events surrounding the dance
to place it in its social and cultural context. We track anniversaries of historical events and major personalities associated
with them. We regularly research and reconstruct dances with their music, and present the dances in context. One free presentation per calendar year is available to nonprofit organizations, educational
institutions, as well as local, state and national governmental agencies that are planning public programs in Pennsylvania
plus some others…
Please note: proof of nonprofit status must be produced, if requested by PHC. Note: When a Speaker requires overnight accommodations,
applicants are responsible for hotel charges. The Speaker’s honorarium and other travel expenses are the responsibility
of PHC.
Call Nancy or Jef on 717 328 4115
to discuss this program for your organization OR Click on the Contact Danza Antiqua link below.
Arms for the Aeroplane Waltz (1905)
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