Baroque Weekend
November 15 - 16, 2003
The Association for Historical Fencing is pleased to announce a Baroque
weekend of small sword and dance. Baroque dancer and choreographer
Carlos
Fittante will join us for this special event. The weekend will begin
with a
four hour seminar on Saturday intended for the serious student of small
sword. Maestro Jeannette Acosta-Martinez will teach a very comprehensive
class on the 18th century French school of small sword. The seminar will
be
followed by a 2 hour small sword class open to the general public. The
purpose of this class is to introduce the general public to the elegance
of
18th century fencing by providing the opportunity for all who are
interested
to experience this art. This class will be immediately followed by a 2
hour
dance class introducing the graceful refinement that is the minuet. On
Sunday we will host a Baroque Salon especially designed to provide a
glimpse
into various aspects of 18th century society. The Salon will feature
small
sword demonstrations, card games, food, dance and a special solo dance
by
Carlos Fittante.
For more information please visit the Association for Historical Fencing
website. www.ahfi.org