Category: Thema

Areas of study and historical pursuits.

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The Trotula Collection

This collection of medical manuscripts is commonly referred to as ‘The Trotula’. These three texts: “On the Conditions of Women”, “On Women’s Cosmetics”, and “On the Treatments for Women” were aggregated by the 12th century, […]

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How to Learn a New Dance

Everyone learns differently, and you’ll learn each dance best for actually dancing if you stick it in as many corners of your brain as you can. The ideas I’ve listed take advantage of the myriad […]

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1st Courtesan’s Ball

All are here invited to join with the courtesans of the known world in fun and frolic! Break out your dancing shoes and your fanciest garb for this magical experience. The summits of the societies’ courtly […]

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Step Vocabulary

The range of historical European dances recreated in the Society covers several centuries and countries of origin. While they share many things, they are distinct in just as many ways. Where possible I will make […]

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medieval dancing in England

Black Nag

This is a spritely little dance that practically dances itself once you get a feel for it. One of those that’s simple enough you can sweep up one volunteer per couple and still keep things […]