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Ballo |
The variations supported pantomimic dances (movement phrases highlighting dramatic storytelling). Bassadanza, qyadernaria, saltaerello, and piva |
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As the name “ballo” implies, |
it was a precursor to “ballet.” |
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Henry Tudor |
rules as the first in the Tudor dynasty in England. |
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Nido d’Amore |
Not only a technically significant dance suite, the piece remains poignant as it mirrors the episodic changes of courtship. |
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So Ben Mi Chi Ha Bon Tempo |
Typical of Italian dance suites of the era, it shows a multilevel nuanced flirtation between a Renaissance man and his lady. |
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Gagliarda |
a man exhibits his physical prowess with grand jumps and turns. Written for athletic male dancers, it can be used as a flashy, dramatic showpiece. |
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Buffins |
A mock sword fight, it showcases both swordsmanship and dance expertise. It is emblematic of the period because both disciplines were part of acourtier’s education. |
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Volta |
initially considered scandalous, the man lifts the lady by her corset, exposing herunderskirts; |
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Canari |
the friendly “Ican do anything better than you” rivalry grows in intensity during the dance. |
