Circolo Pisano della Societa' di Danza
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Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza
19th century dance school
Cultural association
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Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza is a cultural society founded in Pisa in 1994, promotes historical research and practice on Nineteenth Century and Historical dances, according to the aims of the Società di Danza, cultural association founded in 1991 by Fabio Mòllica, to whom the Circolo Pisano is affiliated since 1994.
Since 2007 Circolo Pisano is associated to the Federation Società di Danza, that is formed by branches, groups and and individuals
that agree with the Manifesto, the System of dance and the Educational Material.
The society aims at reconstructing a dance system belonging to the European tradition. The XIX Century dances are: quadrilles, country dances, waltzes, polkas and mazurkas.
We aim at researching the artistic technique that in the Nineteenth Century made these dances especially important for the dancing masters and not only mass enjoyment.
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Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza, is affiliated to Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and promotes Scottish country dance in the dance system. logo.gif
The Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza, directed by S. Balsamo
- from its foundation is affiliated to the Federation Società di Danza,
- since 1997 is an affiliated group of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society,
- since 2007 is a member of the Comitato degli Amici del Teatro di Pisa,
- since 1999 is one of the founding associations and is associated to the Casa della Città Leopolda
- is included in the list of associations for the social promotion of the Provincia di Pisa, Comune di Pisa,
- is hosted by the Rete Civica di Pisa, Comune of Pisa.
Further information on the Circolo Pisano and the Società di Danza.
Current activities of the Circolo Pisano, connected to the Società di Danza include:
Weekly classes -
Seminars - Balls and Tea Dances - Special Events
Contact

Activities of the year 2012 - 2013

Courses in Pisa from October 2012 to June 2013

19th century dance and Scottish dance
Courses from: October - January - March

next course from 20 March 2013 in Pisa

on Friday at 20.15, from 5 April

Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 216/A (mappa)
20.15-21.45 Intermediate
21.45-23.15 Advanced
Teacher: S. Balsamo
on Wednesday at h. 21.15, from 20 March
Leopolda, Sala Prove, Piazza Guerrazzi 1
21.15-22.45 Beginners
Teacher: M.L. Fava

Per informazioni: tel. 050 571848 - 360 233650 - pisa@societadidanza.it



Events

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Comune di Pisa
In 'Fior di Città', Pisa in Fiore
Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza presents

Social dance of 19th century and Scottish country dance

Saturday 23 March 2013, h. 16.30, Largo Ciro Menotti
Social dance of European 19th century tradition and Scottish Country Dance. Animation of social dance


In the event Capodanno Pisano
Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza
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Comune di Pisa
Renaissance Dance

Saturday 23 March 2013, h. 21.30, Piazza della Berlina
Renaissance Italian and European dance


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Comune di Pisa
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The Museo della Grafica presents:



Quando a Pisa si ballava in vernacolo
(When Pisa danced in dialect)
Dances, sonnets and caricatures in Pisa in the 19th century

Museo della Grafica, Saturday 2 March 2013, h. 21

An evening of dance in the Pisa of 19th century,
with traditional social dance by Società di Danza and dialect "incursions" by Crocchio Goliardi Spensierati.
Dances, sonnets, cotillons e delicious caricatures animate the evening una serata suspended between the swirling
elegance of 19th-century salons and frank irony of unpredictable Pisa language.
Participation of:
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Società di Danza
Circolo Pisano

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The dancers of the Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza
The actors of the Crocchio Goliardi Spensierati
Fondazione Cerratelli with the marvellous cotumes
Alessandro Panajia is Giuseppe Giusti

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the evening concludes with a taste of the chocolate factory De Bondt
it is possible to visit the exhibitions.
Locandina (pdf), (jpg)

Participation by invitation, limited seats. Contact Museo della Grafica within 1/3.

Curses

Cycles of classes, of ten weeks, of 19th century social dance and Scottish country dances.
First course: 1.10 - 16.12.2012, second course: 9.1 - 19.3.2013, third course: 20.3 - 31.5.2013. Three levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced.
Courses are for adults and young people. It is not necessary to have special knowledge of dance.
Courses are organized in three levels, the first for beginners, the second one for dancers that have already attended at least
one year of the course, and that have a good technical knowledge and experience of basic figures and steps, and the third one only for more expert dancers.
We study 19th century dance of European tradition that include: quadrille, country dance, figured waltz, mazurka, polka, galop, schottische, and Scottish country dance.
Dances are studied according to the research and reconstruction work of the Società di Danza, whom the Circolo Pisano belongs to.
Scottish country dances are studied according to the Scottish tradition and the research work of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, whom the Circolo Pisano is affiliated to.
S. Balsamo is a fully certified teacher of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society(from 2002).
The associated to the Società di Danza can participate to several local, national and international events, that include:
- Grand balls and tea dances in Pisa, in Tuscany, in Italy and in Europe.
- Scottish Parties and balls.
- Easter School, 29/3-1/4/2012.
- Summer School, 4-7/7/2012.
- Special seminars of historical dance.
- Many other events and activities.
Tea dances and Balls

Balls and tea dances 2012-2013
  • Scottish Ball - 30 November 2012,
    St Andrew's Night, Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 216/A, h. 20.30
  • Christmas Grand Ball - 16 December 2012
    Villa di Corliano, S. Giuliano Terme, Pisa, h. 16
  • Carnival Tea Dance - 8 February 2013,
    Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 216/A, h. 20.30
  • Summer Tea Dance - June 2013

Information: pisa@societadidanza.it

Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza

Christmas Grand Ball
V Edition
Pisa, 16 December 2012
, h. 16
Reconstruction of a 19th century ball in the historical
Villa della Seta di Corliano

San Giuliano, Pisa
Relais dell'Ussero, Residenza d'Epoca
Participation by invitation
Information: pisa@societadidanza.it

Carnival Tea Dance

8 February 2013
h. 20.30
Scuola Proscaenium
V. Fiorentina 216/A

Information: pisa@societadidanza.it



Saint Andrew's Night
Scottish country Dance

Friday 30 November 2012
h. 20.30

Scuola Proscaenium
V. Fiorentina 216/A,
Pisa

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an affiliated group of the
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Special evening of Scottish dance

Program: Charlestown Chaser, The RAMC Rant, Balmoral Strathspey, Another Woodland Wander, Domino Five, The Brudenell Jig, The Missing Turn, Waratah Weaver, A reel for Jeannie, Miss Milligan Strathspey, Blue Bonnetes, Easy Peasy, Grenville Market, Festival Interceltique

Information: pisa@societadidanza.it




Seminars

Etruria - IV edition
Stage on Sunday to study practice and theory
of 19th century dances, their technique and their history.
Pisa, 24 February 2013
h. 11-17
Teacher: Fabio Mòllica
in collaboration with the Circoli and groups of the Società di Danza
of center Italy

Information: pisa@societadidanza.it


Recent realized events

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Associazione Dimore Storiche
Delegazione Ville Pisane
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Comune di San Giuliano Terme
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Società di Danza
Circolo Pisano
Quadri di ballo nelle Ville del Lungomonte Pisano
(Dance scenes at the Ville of Lungomonte Pisano)

historical dance and guided tour to the historical villa
dance starts at 21, guided tour starts at 21.45
free entrance
in Settembre Sangiulianese
under the patronage of
- PISA

The Delegazione Ville Pisane dell'Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane (ADSI)
in collaboration with the Cultural Association Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza,
proposes an events that joins the knowledge of the historical villas of Sangiuliano area
to the reconstruction of historical balls in the Villas of Lungomonte Pisano.
Poster 1, 2







7 September - Villa Medicea L'Ammiraglio
First 19th Century Ball
via Cavour 35, Arena Metato, tel.050.810505, www.villamediceaammiraglio.it



14 September - Villa Del Lupo
Scottish Ball
Villa Del Lupo via S.Giovanni, Arena Metato, tel. 050.811550, www.villadellupo.it



21 September - Villa di Corliano
18th Century social Dance
via statale Abetone 50, Rigoli, tel 050.818193, www.villacorliano.it



28 September - Villa Alta
Second 19th Century Ball
via statale Abetone 110, Rigoli, tel. 050.562327, www.villaalta.it







Information:
Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane - Delegazione Ville Pisane: adsi.toscana@virgilio.it
Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza: pisa@societadidanza.it

Activities year 2011 - 2012

The Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza in the year 2011-2012 held courses of 19th century dance and Scottish country dance in Pisa from October 2011 to June 2012
at the Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 216/a, teacher S. Balsamo
for three levels (beginners, intermediate and advanced) and M. L. Fava (Leopolda for beginners). Three cycles of classes of ten weeks.
Il Circolo Pisano realized events, riconstruction of 19th century balls, stages and seminars, grand balls and tea dance.
The Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza participated to important national and international events organized by
Società di Danza, joined the national project of the Società di Danza that has been realized with
many events of grand ball reconstruction all over Italy and Europe.
It attended several grand balls including:

Some recent activities

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Società di Danza
Quadri di un ballo dell'Ottocento a Palazzo Blu
(Dance scenes from the Nineteenth-century at Palazzo Blu)

Pisa, Palazzo Blu
Saturday 23 June 2012, h. 21-23
in 'Giugno Pisano' organized by Comune di Pisa

Scenes from a Nineteenth-Century ball in the historic Palazzo Blu
Social dance of European tradition of the romantic period
Waltz, quadrille, marsch, contredanse and mazurka
Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza
Piano: Daniela Freschi
Some photos
Further information -
For information: Palazzo Blu : www.palazzoblu.it - Società di Danza: pisa@societadidanza.it


Etruria - III edition
Stage on Sunday to study practice and theory
of 19th century dances, their technique and their history.
Pisa, 26 February 2012
h. 11-17
Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 216/A (map)
Teacher: Fabio Mòllica
in collaboration with the Circoli and groups of the Società di Danza
di Pisa, Livorno, Lucca, Roma and Viareggio

Information: pisa@societadidanza.it

19th century dance
8 August 2012
Bagno Perla, Tirrenia, h. 21.00
Dances fro the Risorgimento
in the evening of presentation of the book
"Profili femminili, pisane illustri tra sette e ottocento" by A. Panajia
in"Poltrone a sdraio narranti"
Meeting, music, events in the Litorale Pisano

organized by Comune di Pisa and Felici Edition - "Marenia 2012"



The flower of social dance


Giardino Scotto, Pisa
In Pisa in Fiore

Saturday 21 April 2012, h. 16.30

Social dance of 19th century tradition


The cultural association Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza organizes the
Christmas Gran Ball
4th Edition
Pisa
, 18 December 2011
Reconstruction of a XIX century ball
with social dances of European tradition
in XIX century dress (romantic period).
In the historical Villa della Seta di Corliano

San Giuliano, Pisa
Relais dell'Ussero, Residenza d'Epoca, "All'Ussero di Corliano"
Participation by invitation.
Program: Spanish Waltz, New Caledonia Jig, Quadrille Indra, Marsch Varsavia, Mazurka Annina,
Waltz Tanzlust, Quadrille Arlecchino, Marsch Camelie Waltz Morning Star, Cindarella,
Waltz à la Paganini, Pas de Trois, Quadrille Wiener Carnival, La Tempête, Waltz Rinka, Galop,... and other
Information: tel. 050 571848 - pisa@societadidanza.it

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Società di Danza
Ball Risorgimentale

Pisa
Centro Espositivo Museale SMS
di San Michele degli Scalzi
29 October 2011
h. 18
in the exhibition
'Pisa unita nele arti. Un profilo di città
Amici dei Musei e Monumenti Pisani


Grand Ball Risorgimentale


in 'Corso Italia In Festa'

20 October 2011, h. 18.30
Logge dei Banchi
Pisa

19th century dance with the music by Verdi and Strauss

in the event organized by
Comune di Pisa

for the visit of the
President of the Italian Republic
opening of Domus Mazziniana and Corso Italia



Pisa
Fioriscono le idee

Stazione Leopolda- Festival delle associazioni III edition
We invite to

Danze dell'Ottocento
dances from a 19th century ball
and after the dance, everyone will be invited to try
social dance of 19th century European tradition

Saturday 24 September 2011, h. 17
Leopolda Storica, Piazza Guerrazzi

Information: tel. 050 571848 - 360 233650 - pisa@societadidanza.it


A tempo di reel...
Scottish Dances

Saturday 1 October 2011, h. 17
Leopolda Storica, Stazione Leopolda
Pisa
In Dolcemente 2011


Tea dance and Balls


Information:
pisa@societadidanza.it

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Open air tea dance with 19th century social dances
and Scottish dances
Friday 6 July 2012, from h. 17.30
S. Rossore, La Sterpaia
Map
Further information
Circolo Pisano in collaboration with Circolo Livornese

Carnival Tea Dance

24 February 2012
h. 20.30
Scuola Proscaenium
V. Fiorentina 216/A

Waiting for.. Saint Andrew's Night
Saturday 26 November 2011
h. 21
Leopolda, Piazza Guerrazzi 1

Pisa
Special evening of Scottish dance

Presentation evening
Wednesday 5 October 2011, h. 21.15-23
Leopolda, Sala Prove, Piazza Guerrazzi 1
Scottish dance and 19th century dance
Open dancing evening - open class for beginners

Activities of the year 2010 - 2011

The Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza realized several events, grand balls, 19th century dance reconstruction,
dance of the Risorgimento for the celebration of the 150 years of unification of Italy,
tea dances, Scottish balls and parties, seminars of Scottish dance and of 19th century dance, dance demonstrations and animation.
The Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza participated to important national and international events organized by
Società di Danza, joined the national project of the Società di Danza on Grand Ball Risorgimentali that has been realized with
many events of grand ball reconstruction all over Italy and Europe.
It attended several grand balls including:

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Società di Danza
Pisa

Grand Ball of Unità d'Italia

Friday 24 June 2011
Piazza dei Cavalieri, h. 18
in 'Giugno Pisano' organized by Comune di Pisa

for 150 years of the Unità d'Italia
Reconstrution of a 19th century ball
Quadrille, waltz, mazurka, marsch and contredance
in 19th century dress

The dancers of Società di Danza, in nineteenth-century ball gown, dancing according to the style of the masters of time quadrille, contredaces, waltzes, mazurkas, marches, and galop. The dances are reconstructed based on the study of the manuals of the nineteenth century European dance, and performed on music by Verdi and Strauss.
The Grand Ball of the Unification of Italy celebrates the anniversary of 150 years of the Unification of Italy, with a tribute to the history and founding valuesof the unifying spirit of the Italians. The ball reconstructs the atmosphere of nineteenth-century dance, as they were organized in Italy by the patriots and citizens in the celebrations of the successes and achievements of the Risorgimento fight.

Program: Marsch, Spanish Waltz, Quadrille a night in Venice, Cumberland Reel,
Waltz à la Paganini, Mazurka Fata Morgana, Marach Caroussel, Waltz Acquerelli,
Quadrille by M.o Dun, Pas de Trois, Waltz Rinka, Galop


The Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza held courses
of 19th century dance and Scottish country dance in Pisa from October 2010 to June 2011
at the Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 216/a, teacher S. Balsamo
for three levels (beginners, intermediate and advanced). Some classes and seminars were held at the Leopolda.
Three cycles of classes of ten weeks with social dance of 19th century tradition and Scottish country dance.
1st course: 1.10-15.12.2010, 2nd course: 7.1-14.3.2011, 3rd courses: 15.3-31.5.2011.

Balls and tea dances

  • Scottish Party - 27 November 2010, h.20
  • Christmas Grand Ball - 19 December 2010, Villa di Corliano, h. 16
  • Festa di Carnevale - 26 February 2011, Lucca
  • Gran Ballo of the Unità d'Italia - 24 June 2011, Pisa, h.18
  • Festa di Inzio Estate - 30 June 2011, La Carraia, S. Pietro a Grado, h. 20

Information: pisa@societadidanza.it


Recenltly realized activities


Gran Ballo Risorgimentale

Siena
Piazza del Duomo
2 June 2011
h. 18



The Flowers of 19th century dance


Giardino Scotto, Pisa
In Pisa in Fiore

2 April 2011, h. 16

Demonstration of 19th century social dance




Waltz of the Flowers, Mazurka Fiori Rosso, Flowers of Edinburgh, Waltz Roses of the South, Mazurka Flowers of May,
Waltz Rose di Petrin, Mazurka the Marvellous Flower, Bouquet Galop.

The choreography are reconstructed based on the study of dance manuals of the nineteenth century
according to the study of research and reconstruction of the Società di Danza



Historical Ball
Pisa, Logge dei Banchi
25 March 2011

Historical 19th century dance
for the 'Pisa New Year' (Capodanno Pisano)


organized by Comune di Pisa



Danze Risorgimentali

in 'Notte bianca, rossa e Verdi'
16 March 2011
Teatro Verdi - Pisa

promoted and organized by Prefettura di Pisa, Comune di Pisa and Fondazione Teatro di Pisa
for the 150-th anniversary of the united Italy



For the anniversary of the 150 years of the United Italy the
Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza participates in the 'Notte bianca, rossa e Verdi'
with the reconstruction of dances by a dance to celebrate the event
as took place in many Italian cities in 1861.
The dances of the nineteenth century, philological rebuilded,
will be accompanied by music drawn from the most famous works of G. Verdi.


19th Century Dances
S. Giuliano Terme (Pi)
5 March 2011
Dinner and historical dance
in the former residence of Granduca of Tuscany
to relive the splendor and elegance 19th century

organized by Fondazione Cerratelli, Bagni di Pisa, Comune di S. Giuliano Terme
Poster


The cultural association Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza organizes the
Christmas Gran Ball
Pisa, 19 December 2010
Reconstruction of a XIX century ball
with social dances of European tradition
in XIX century dress (romantic period).
In the historical Villa della Seta di Corliano

San Giuliano, Pisa
Relais dell'Ussero, Residenza d'Epoca, "All'Ussero di Corliano"
Participation by invitation.
Information: tel. 050 571848 - pisa@societadidanza.it

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Summer Party

Open air tea dance wth 19th century social dances
and Scottish dances

Thursday 30 June 2011, from h. 20
La Carraia, S.Pietro a Grado

Circolo Pisano in collaboration with Circolo Livornese


Seminars and stages

Etruria - II edition
Stages on Sunday to study practice and theory of 19th century dances,
their technique and their history.
Pisa, 20 February 2011
h. 11-18
Teacher: Fabio Mòllica
in collaboration with the Circoli and groups of the Società di Danza
di Pisa, Livorno, Lucca, Roma and Viareggio


Information: pisa@societadidanza.it



The cultural association Circolo Pisano della Società di Danza organizes
Special class
of Scottish Dance

Friday
26 November 2010
Pisa
Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 216/A

(in the course

of 19th century dance and Scottish dance
for the associates of Società di Danza)
20.15-21.45 beginners
21.45-22.30 inermediate
22.30-23.15 advanced
Stage on
Scottish dance


Saturday
27 November 2010
Pisa
Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 216/A


15-16.45 Intermediate
16.45-17.15 tea break
17.15-19 Advanced
Information:
pisa@societadidanza.it
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(Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Edinburgh, Scotland)


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and promotes the study, practice and diffusion of Scottish dance and music according to the style and techniques of the R.S.C.D.S.,
within the system of social dance of Nineteenth century European tradition promoted by the Società di Danza
Information: pisa@societadidanza.it
Scottish Party
(Waiting for) St. Andrew's Night

Saturday 27 November 2010
h. 20

Pisa
Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 216/A
(mappa)


Informazioni: pisa@societadidanza.it

Festa di Presentazione

Pisa
Open dancing evening, presentation of the activities

Come and join us, come and try the
19th century dance and he Scottish country dance

Friday 24 September 2010, h. 21
Stazione Leopolda, Piazza Guerrazzi

Pisa
Leopolda in festa - Fioriscono le idee

Stazione Leopolda
Festival delle associazioni
Saturday 18 September 2010
h. 18 - Come and join us to dance
Scottish Country Dance
Demonstration and animation of Scottish dances


Scottish Dances
Demonstration and animation of Scottish country dances

Saturday 2 October 2010, h. 17
Leopolda Storica, Stazione Leopolda, Pisa
In Dolcemente


Dances of society
nella 'Festa di Capodanno'

Friday 31 December 2010
Leopolda Storica, Stazione Leopolda, Pisa


Scottish dance

Friday 1/7 h. 21-23 - Friday 8/7 h. 20.30-23
Stazione Leopolda, Pisa


Activities of year 2009 - 2010
Past activities: 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 | 2003-2004 | 2002-2003 | 2001-2002 | 2000-2001 | 1999-2000 | 1994-1999
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