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School of 19th Century Dance
Cultural association directed by Fabio Mòllica
National Federation Società di Danza

 Waltz, Quadrille, Contry Dances, Mazurka, Polka and Scottish Country Dances
Tea dances and Balls
Promotion of historical research in the dance field.
Information: 328 7082435 lucca@societadidanza.it
19th Century Social Dance

Quadrille, waltz, polka, mazurka, Scottish dance to introduce and enter the world of 19th Century dance in Italy and Europe

Year 2024-2025

Courses of 19th century dance of the Società di Danza in Lucca for the year 2024-2025
are held from October to June every week.
The activity also includes special seminars, tea dance, events and grand balls.
Course of 19th Century dance and Scottish country dance

Course in Lucca from October to June

First course from October 2024
on Wedsneday
presso 'Alchimia Dance'
Via di Tiglio 1893/A
San Filippo (Lucca)
Wedsneday h. 21.00
first class: 2 October 2024 h. 21
Teacher: Lisa Franceschini
Informazioni: 348 8745705 - 334 9078036 - lucca@societadidanza.it

Courses for adults and young people. We study 19th Century dances of European tradition, including quadrilles, country dances, waltz, mazurka, polka, galop, schottische. The dances are studied according to the research work of the Società di Danza, and Scottish country dances, according to the Scottish dance tradition and research of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, to whom the Società di Danza is affiliated.
The Società di Danza is a cultural assoctiation that focuses on research, practice and diffusion of historical dance, and specifically 19th century dance. From 2007 it is a Federation active in several cities and to which the group of Lucca is affiliated and shares the ideas.
The Società di Danza organizes courses, gran ball reconstructions in various Italian and European cities, schools and historical dance stages, produces books on dance history, specifically of 19th century, educational material, collaborates with cultural institutions and associations, and promotes historical research in the dance field.
Year 2023-2024

Società di Danza Circolo di Lucca in the year 2023-2024 in Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized countinuous course of 19th century dance from October to May, every week, alternated on Wednesday, at 'Alchimia Dance(Lucca), held by Monica Mariti and Sara Floridia
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of Società di Danza.

Course of 19th century dance and Scottish country dance
Courses from October to June
First course from October 2023 on Wednesday
at 'Alchimia Dance', Via di Tiglio 1893/A
San Filippo (Lucca)
Monday, h. 21.00

from 11 October 2023 h. 21
Teachers: Monica Mariti and Sara Floridia
Information: 348 8745705 - 334 9078036 - lucca@societadidanza.it


'Un Ballo per Elisa'

Social dances from 18th to 19th century
Open class and Ball
 Sunday 23 June 2024, h. 16

Sala del Capitolo, Real Collegio
Piazza del Collegio 13, Lucca
Sociel dance at the time of Elisa Baciocchi.
From menuet to contredanse, from cotillon to valse.
In collaboration Circolo di Lucca della Società di Danza and Circolo Pisano della Socieà di Danza
in rhe event 'Lucca Historiae Fest'
Poster
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it - pisa@societadidanza.it
tel. 328 7082435 - 360233650


'A Scottish Dance Trip'

Sunday 10 Septeber 2023, h. 17
Terrazza delle Stanze della Memoria
Barga (Lu)

 A Scottish dance trip,
demonstrsationa and animation
reel, jig and strathspey...
by Circolo di Lucca della Società di Danza

in 'Barga Scottish Week End 2023'
Poster
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it
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Year 2022-2023

Società di Danza in the year 2022-2023 a Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized countinuous course of 19th century dance
from October to February, every week, alternated on Thursday, at 'Alchimia Dance(Lucca), held by Monica Mariti and Sara Floridia,
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of Società di Danza.

Course of 19th century dance ans Scottish Dance

Courses in Lucca from October to June

I course from October 2022 on Monday
at 'Alchimia Dance', Via di Tiglio 1893/A
San Filippo (Lucca)
Monday orh.e 21.00
first class: 3 October 2022 h. 21

Teachers: Monica Mariti and Sara Floridia
Information: 348 8745705 - 334 9078036 - lucca@societadidanza.it

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Grand Ball 'delle Giunchiglie'
Lucca
Sunday 26 March 2023, h. 16
Real Collegio
Piazza del Collegio 13, Lucca
Program
Waltz 'Stella del Mattino',
Quadrille Etruria (I-II-III),
Mazurka Le Silfidi, Wlatz Acquarelli, Quadrille Le Beau Monde (I-II), Contraddanza Guglielmo Tell,
March Shutzen,
Quadrille Araldi (I-II-III),
Waltz N.2, Mazurka Fata Morgana,
Waltz Rose del Sud,
The Three Sheepskins Jig
Information: 348 8745705 - 334 9078036 - lucca@societadidanza.it

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'Burn's Night Scottish Party'
Scottish Party
Sunday 29 January 2023, h. 15.30
Scuola Alchimia Dance
Via del Tiglio 1893/A
Lucca
Info: 348 8745705 - 334 9078036 - lucca@societadidanza.it
Programma: The Hospitality Circle, New Caledonia Jig, Long live the Queen, A Scottish Jaunt, Lady C. Bruce's Reel,
Border Meeting, Flowers of Edinburgh, The Homecoming Reel, Tap the Barrel, EH3 7AF, More-a-bees Dancing, The Lover's Knot, Muse Cottage, Touch me not, Australian Ladies, St Andrew's of Brampton e altri grandi classici per tutti i livelli


'A Scottish Dance Trip'
Sunday 11 September 2022, h. 17
Volta dei Menchi, Barga (Lu)

 A trip in the Scottish dance, with reel, jig and strathspey...
by Circolo di Lucca della Società di Danza

in 'Barga Scottish Week End 2022' - Poster
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it - fb: Società di Danza Lucca
Year 2021-2022

Società di Danza in the year 2021-2022 a Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized countinuous course of 19th century dance
from October to February, every week, alternated on Thursday, at 'Alchimia Dance(Lucca), held by Monica Mariti and Sara Floridia,
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of Società di Danza.

Course of 19th century dance

Courses from October to June
First course from October 2021 on Monday
at 'Alchimia Dance', Via di Tiglio 1893/A
San Filippo (Lucca)
Monday, h. 21.00
first class: 4 October 2021 h. 21
Teachers: Monica Mariti and Sara Floridia
Information: 348 8745705 - 334 9078036 - lucca@societadidanza.it
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Grand Ball
Lucca

Note: postponed - date to be defined

Palazzo Ducale
Piazza Napoleone
Lucca
Info: 328 7082435 - lucca@societadidanza.it

Year 2019-2020

Società di Danza in the year 2019-2020 a Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized countinuous course of 19th century dance
from October to February, every week, alternated on Thursday, at 'Jellice Dance, Pieve San Paolo (Lucca), held by L. Massetani,
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of Società di Danza.
Directed by: L. Massetani
Some recent activities


'A Scottish Dance Taste'
Scottish dance

Saturday 1 February 2020
h. 18
Foro Boario, Via per Camaiore 125
Lucca

Demonstration od Scottish country dance and animantion
by Circolo di Lucca della Società di Danza
 Poster

in 'Lucca EcoGeo Melody 2020'
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it
tel. 328 7082435

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Ten Years Tea Dance

Sunday 19 January 2020, h. 16

Complesso S. Micheletto
Sala dell'Affresco
Via Elisa 8, Lucca
Program
The Hospitality Circle, Waltz 'del Tramonto',
Contraddanza Bonvivant, Trip to Timber Ridge,
Waltz Tanzlust, Quadrille Militaire (1-2-3),
Mazurka 'Il Fiore Meraviglioso', The Wandering Piper,
Sandy O'er the Lea, Quadriglia Francese (1-4-5),
The Pipe Opener, Mazurka 'In Patria',
Quadrille Bonvivant (1-2-4), Les Plaisirs,
The Cranberry Tart, March Roma
extra: Mairi's Wedding, The Bon Viveur and more...
Poster
Info: 328 7082435 - lucca@societadidanza.it
Year 2018-2019

Società di Danza in the year 2018-2019 in Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized countinuous course of 19th century dance
from October to May, every week, alternated on Thursday, at 'Jellice Dance, Pieve San Paolo (Lucca), held by L. Massetani,
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of the Società di Danza.
Direction: L. Massetani

'A Scottish Dance Trip'
Sunday 8 Septemebr 2019, h. 18
Terrazza 'Stanze della Memoria' (Piazza Garibaldi)
Barga (Lu)
Demonstration of Scottish country dance and animation
Publicwill be invited to try
some easy dances

Free entrance
by Circolo di Lucca della Società di Danza

in 'Barga Scottish Festival 2019'
'A wee bit of Scotland' - Locandina
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it - fb: Società di Danza Lucca - www.societadidanza.it


'Passi d'Ottocento'

Saturday 24 August 2019
h. 22.30
Piazza Cittadella
Lucca

Demonstration of 19th Century dance
by Circolo di Lucca della Società di Danza
 Poster and program

in 'Notte Bianca Lucca 2019'
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it
tel. 328 7082435

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'Camelie in Danza...'
Sunday 17 February 2019, h. 16
Sunday 3 March 2019, h. 17
Villa Bottini
Via Elisa, Lucca

Demonstration of 19th Century dance
by Circolo di Lucca
of Società di Danza
A tribute to musica, dance and flowers...
in the event 'Antiche Camelie della Lucchesia' 2019 - XXX Edition Info: lucca@societadidanza.it

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Christmas Grand Ball
Lucca

Saturday 15 December 2018
h. 15.30
Palazzo Ducale
Piazza Napoleone
Lucca
Program
Spanish Waltz, Jubilee March, A Ring of Friendship, Waltz Luis XV, Quadrille 'La Bortolotti' (1-3),
Pele Tower, Mazurka 'Coraggio', Quadrille 'Strofe Viennesi' (1-3), Pas de Trois, Waltz 'Stella del Mattino',
A Scottish Jaunt, Waltz Wiener Couplets, Quadrille Boccaccio (1-3), Mazurka Fata Morgana,
The Flight of the Falcon, March Roma
Info: 328 7082435 - lucca@societadidanza.it


'Profumo d'Ottocento...
in musica e danza'
 Saturday 13 October, 2018, h. 17.30
Loggia del Pretorio, Piazza S. Michele, Lucca

Demonstration of 19th Century dance
Free entrance
In 'Vivi Lucca 2018'    
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Poster

Info: lucca@societadidanza.it
tel. 328 7082435 - fb Società di Danza Lucca
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'A Scottish Gathering'
Scottish Party
Saturday 25 May 2019, h. 18
Sala Parrocchia 'Giovanni XXIII' di S.Cassiano a Vico
Via dei Cecchetti 539
Program
The Easiest Dance, Saint John's Rant, The Reel of the 51th Division, And for the Young Ones,
Wee Croft, The Somerset Children's Reel, The Ambassadors' Reel, The Campbells are coming, Caerlaverock Castle, Collie Law, Alt an Duin, Kendall's Hornpipe, Bon Viveur, Gibson's Gallop
Poster
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it - 328 7082435
Year 2017-2018

Società di Danza in the year 2017-2018 in Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized countinuous course of 19th century dance
from October to May, every week, alternated on Thursday,
at 'Jellice Dance, Pieve San Paolo (Lucca), held by L. Massetani,
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of the Società di Danza.
Direction: L. Massetani
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Scottish Dance and 19th Century Dances
23 September 2018
h. 17.15
Centro Culturale Agorà
Piaza dei Servi, Via delle Trombe 6, Lucca

Animation with some easy dances
to dance with the people

a cura del Circolo di Lucca della Società di Danza
in 'La Festa del Presente'
to celebrate the 'Giorno Nazionale del Dono'
Poster
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it

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19th Century Dance
24 August 2018
h. 18
Villa Bottini
Via Elisa, Lucca

Presentation and animation of 19th Century dance
by Circolo di Lucca della Società di Danza
in 'MusicArt - Promenade fra Colori e Musica' - Poster
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it


'Profumo d'Ottocento...
in musica e danza'
 Saturday 23 June, 2018, h. 18
Loggia del Pretorio
Piazza S. Michele
Lucca

Demonstration of 19th Century dance
Free entrance
In 'Vivi Lucca 2018'    
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Info: lucca@societadidanza.it
tel. 328 7082435 - fb Società di Danza Lucca


'Summertime Scottish Party'
Scottish Party
Saturday 9 June 2018, h. 18
Complesso S. Micheletto, Sala dell'Affresco
Via Elisa 8, Lucca

Program: The Scotch Circle, The Old man of Hoy, Society Piper, Barton Barbecue, The Ruby Rant, Easy Peasy, The Dancing Bees, The Abbotsford Lassies, Invercauld's Reel,
The Montgomeries' Rant, Gibson's Gallop, Summer Wooing
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it - 328 7082435


'Alla scoperta delle danze Ottocentesche'
(Discovering 19th Century dances)
Saturday 19 May 2018, h. 21.30
Museo del Risorgimento and Museo Paolo Cresci
Palazzo Ducale, Piazza Napoleone, Lucca
19th Century dance by Società di Danza Circolo di Lucca
In 'La Notte dei Musei 2018' (The Night of Musemums)
in the program 'Amico Museo 2018' of Comune di Lucca
Extraordinary opening at the Ducal Palace of the Risorgimento Museum and
the Paolo Cresci Museum for the history of Italian emigration
Program
h. 21.00: young and adult visitors can challenge in the 'Risorgimento's Game'
h. 21.30: 'Discovering 19th Century dances' with Società di Danza Lucca
Free entrance
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it
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'Danze in salotto'
(Dances in the living room)
17 and 18 May 2018
h. 18.45
Villa Bottini
Via Elisa, Lucca

A little taste of 19th Century dance
by Circolo di Lucca
Società di Danza
in the event 'MusicArt'
organized by association Brunier
depliant
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it


19th Century Dance
 Saturday 14 April 2018, from h. 20.30
Piazza S. Michele, Loggia Palazzo Pretorio, Lucca
Circolo di Lucca of Società di Danza will tribute to the film 'Vittoria e Abdul' by Stephen Frears
with three short demonstrations of 19th Century dance in costume
in the following hours: h. 20.30 - h. 22.00 - h. 23.30
In 'Effetto Cinema Notte' - Lucca Film Festival 2018
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it - 328 7082435


'Shall we dance?'
Open party for the presentation of activities of the year 2017-2018
Saturday 30 September 2017, ore 18
Complesso S. Micheletto, Sala dell'Affresco
Via Elisa, Lucca



Open presentation of social dance of 19th Centtury tradition
and Scottish country dance and animation. Free entrance
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it - 328 7082435
Attention: canceled cause bad weather and postponed a date to be defined

'A Scottish Dance Trip'

Sunday 10 September 2017, h. 18
Piazza Giovanni Pascoli
Barga (Lu)
A trip through Scottish Country dance
reel, jig and strathspey...
by Circolo di Lucca della Società di Danza
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it
Year 2016-2017

Società di Danza in the year 2016-2017 in Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized countinuous course of 19th century dance
from October 2016 to May 2017, every week, alternated on Thursday,
at 'Jellice Dance, Pieve San Paolo (Lucca), held by L. Massetani,
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of the Società di Danza.
Direction: L. Massetani
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Summer Grand Ball
19th Century Grand Ball
Saturday 17 June 2017, h. 17
Villa Bottini
 Via Elisa, 9
Lucca
Program
Spanish Waltz, Waltz Artist's Life, Pas de Trois, Quadrille 'La Figlia di Madame Angot', Nice to See You, Waltz dei Fiori, Mazurka 'Fiore meraviglioso', Quadrille Les Variétés Parisiennes, Waltz Simpatia,
Mazurka Fiori di Maggio, A flight to Melbourne, Waltz Capriccio, Quadrille S. Petersburg,
Waltz, The first rain of Spring, March Roma
Information: 328 7082435 - lucca@societadidanza.it


Dances in Villa Bernardini
Sunday 9 July 2017, h. 21.15
Villa Bernardini, Lucca

Dances by
Società Circolo di Lucca in

'Affreschi Musicali in Villa'
by
Circolo Amici della Musica 'Alfredo Catalani'
Concert for string quartet

Camerta Medicea
Giacomo Rafanelli, violin
Tommaso Vannucci, violin
Antonio Flavio Pavani, viola
Beatrice Guarducci, cello
Music by Boccherini, Gluck, Haendel, Haydn, Mozart, Pachelbel, Vivaldi


19th Century dance
Sunday 21 May 2017, h. 15 and h. 17
Villa Lazzareschi, Lucca
19th century dance, demonstation and animation
in 'Armonisia', Ville in Fiore - Poster
Information: lucca@societadidanza.it



'In punta d'Ottocento'
 Saturday 17 September, 2016, h. 17.30
Sala Tobino, Palazzo Ducale
Piazza Napoleone, Lucca

Demonstration of 19th Century dance
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Info: lucca@societadidanza.it

'Vuoi ballare con me?'
Open party for the presentation of activities of the year 2016-2017
Saturday 1 October 2016, h. 18
Complesso S. Micheletto, Sala dell'Affresco
Via Elisa, Lucca
Open presentation of the activities of Società in Lucca,
and open dance: 19th Century dance and Scottish country dance
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Info: lucca@societadidanza.it
Year 2015-2016

Società di Danza in the year 2015-2016 in Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized countinuous course of 19th century dance
from October 2015 to May 2016, every week, alternated on Thursday and Saturday,
at 'Jellice Dance, Pieve San Paolo (Lucca), held by L. Massetani,
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of the Società di Danza.
Direction: L. Massetani
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19th Century Dances

Sunday 31 July 2016 , h. 20
Caffè delle Mura, Lucca

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19th century dances
and animation
presented by Società di Danza - Lucca
Free entrance - Poster (pdf)

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19th century dances
Waltz and more
Società di Danza dancers take part
with 19th century dances to the concert
 'Casciana in Valzer'
 Wednesday 20 July 2016, h. 21.15
Piazza Garibaldi, Casciana Terme
organized by Accademia G. Verdi di Casciana Terme
choreography and dancers of Società di Danza Circoli of Pisa and Lucca
Some dancers of Società di Danza di Lucca and Pisa
take part to 'La Vedova Allegra" by F. Lehár organized by
Accademia G. Verdi di Casciana Terme
Sunday 17 July 2016, h. 21.15
Piazza Garibaldi, Casciana Terme

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'Danzar Settecento...'
social dance with 18th century music

Thursday 21 April, 2016
h. 21.15
Complesso S. Micheletto
Sala dell'Affresco
in 'Il Settecento musicale a Lucca'
organized by 'Animando', Centro di Produzione Musicale,
directed by M.o Silvano Pieruccini,
in collaboration with Associaizone Musicale Lucchese
Info: lucca@societadidanza.it

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Christmas Grand Ball
Lucca

Saturday 19 December 2015, h. 16
Real Collegio, Piazza del Collegio 13, Lucca
 in "Le delizie di Puccini"
Program
Spanish Waltz, Come under my plaidie, Quadrille I Corsari, Waltz La Figlia del Reggimento, Mazurka Fata Morgana, Crom Allt, Waltz Canti di Gioventù, March del Postiglione, Quadrille Cagliostro, Mazurka La Musa Danzante, Waltz Wiener Couplets,
The Paisley Weavers, Pas de Trois, Quadrille Le Beau Monde, Galop
Extra: The Cranberry Tart, Polka Arabella
Information: 328 7082435 - lucca@societadidanza.it


'19th Century Dance'
 Friday 25 September, 2015, h. 21
Piazza San Francesco, Lucca
Demonstration of 19th Century dance
in 'Bright Toscana 2015 - La notte dei ricercatori
organized by IMT Alti Studi Lucca

Info: 328 7082435 - lucca@societadidanza.it

'Danzando Ottocento...'
 Saturday 26 September, 2015, h. 18
Note: postponed, further information soon available
Loggiato Palazzo Sani via Fillungo 121, Lucca
Demonstration of 19th Century dance in 19th century dress
and presentation of the activities of Società di Danza in Lucca
Free entrance
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Thanks to Confcommercio Lucca e Massa Carrara for the kind collaboration
Info: 328 7082435M - lucca@societadidanza.it
Year 2014-2015

Società di Danza in the year 2014-2015 in Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized countinuous course of 19th century dance
from October 2013 to May 2014, every week, alternated on Thursday and Saturday,
at 'Jellice Dance, Pieve San Paolo (Lucca), held by L. Massetani,
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of the Società di Danza.
Direction: L. Massetani

Christmas Grand Ball
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Lucca
Saturday 13 December 2014
Villa Buonvisi
 Via di Villa Gaia 277, Massa Pisana (Lu)
Program: Spanish Waltz, Time to meet, Quadrille Indra, Marcia del Giubileo, Waltz Moring Star, Mazurka Fata Morgana, A Scottish Jig, March Risorgimentale, Waltz Füssen Bon Bon, Mazurka In Patria, The Moray Reel, Waltz Acquerelli, Quadrille Araldi, Galop
Extra: Quadrille Lieder (I-III)/ Quadrille Orfeo (I-III)
Information: 328 7082435 - lucca@societadidanza.it


'Vorrei Danzar con te'
Presentation of activities
Saturday 20 September, 2014, h. 17
Mura di Lucca, Casermetta S. Croce
Open presentation of the activities of Società in Lucca,
and open dance: 19th century dance and Scottish country dance
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Info: 328 7082435 - lucca@societadidanza.it
Year 2013-2014

Società di Danza in the year 2013-2014 in Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized for the fifth year countinuous course of 19th century dance
from Ocotber 2013 ro May 2014, every week, on Wednesday, held by L. Massetani,
- organized and participated to several events and activities both local and national events of the Società di Danza.
Direction: S. Balsamo - Ref. Società di Danza Lucca: L. Massetani

19th Century Dance
Sunday 23 March 2014 , h. 16
Garden of Centro Culturale Compitese
S. Andrea di Compito, Lucca
 19th century dance
presented by Società di Danza - Lucca
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Information: lucca@societadidanza.it

Seminar - class
Lucca
 Complesso S. Micheletto
Salone dell'Affresco, Via S. Micheletto 3, Lucca
29 March 2014
h. 16-18
Seminar on 19th century dance
history and evolution of the country dance
 Teacher: S. Balsamo 		Saturday 3 May, 2014
h. 16-18
Preparation to
Grand Ball Risorgimentale
 Teacher: S. Balsamo
Information: lucca@societadidanza.it

Federation Società di Danza
Special seminar in Tuscany
Stage on Sunday to study practice and theory
of 19th century dances, their technique and their history
 Firenze, 16 February 2014
Teacher: Fabio Mòllica
in the series of national special seminars of the
Società di Danza, organized in collaboration with Società di Danza groups in Tuscany
Information: lucca@societadidanza.it

Dancing afternoon
Sunday 27 October 2013, ore 15.30
Complesso S. Micheletto
Salone dell'Affresco, Via S. Micheletto 3, Lucca
An open dancing afternoon, informal tea dance:
we dance 19th century and Scottish dances
meeting the dancers of the other cities
a collaboration of Società di Danza Lucca, Pisa, Livorno e Viareggio
Information: lucca@societadidanza.it - map
Thanks to Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca for the collaboration


Presentation of the activities
Sunday September 28, 2013, h. 16.30
Mura di Lucca, Casermetta S. Croce
Open presentation of the activities of Società in Lucca,
and open dance: 19th century dance and Scottish country dance
Info: 328 7082435 - lucca@societadidanza.it
Year 2012-2013

Società di Danza in the year 2012-2013 in Lucca
- promoted the study and practice of historical dance and organized for the fourth year countinuous course of 19th century dance
from Ocotber 2012 ro May 2013, every two weeks, on Saturday or sunday afternoon,
held by S. Balsamo, with the collaboration of L. Massetani,
- realized the 3rd edition of the "Gran Ballo Ottocentesco" in Villa Bottini, the 'Roses Grand Ball',
in collaboration with the cultural association Nuove Tendenze and the patronage of Comune di Lucca
- organized and participated to several events anda activities both local and national events of the Società di Danza.
Direction: S. Balsamo

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Roses Grand Balls
19th century Grand Ball
social dance of 19th century European tradition
Third edition
Lucca
 Villa Bottini, Via Elisa 9
Sunday 9 June 2013
 h. 16.00
Entrance by invitation - limited seats
Information: lucca@societadidanza.it







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h. 14.30: opening for dancers of Società di Danza
h. 15.30: dancers entrance
h. 16: grand ball, first part
h. 17: musical interlude of guitar flute duo
      Edoardo Pieri (chitarra) e Filippo Maria Del Noce (flauto),
      in collaboration with the cultural association Nuove Tendenze
h. 17.45: grand ball, second part
h. 19.15: closing
Dance program
Spanish Waltz, Highland Reel, Quadrille Elvira, Waltz Morning Star, Caroussell March, The Triumph, Waltz La Gazza Ladra, Waltz Colosseo, Schützen March, Quadrille Meyen, Mazurka Flowers of May, The Bob of Fettercairn, Flowers Waltz, March Roma
Extra: Waltz à la Paganini, Quadrille Carmen


Course of 19th century dance

Every two weeks
Next course from October to June 2013 twice per month
on Saturday afternoon
from 15.30 to 18.30
Teacher: S. Balsamo
Next stage: Saturday 18 May 2013
Auditorium, S. Micheletto, Via S. Micheletto 3
Some additional classes were held only for the dancers
participating to the course with teacher: L. Massetani
calendar :
I cycle: Autumn 2012 - Saturday 13/10 (*)(A) - Sunday 28/10 (M) - Saturday 10/11 (*)(A) (A) - Saturday 24/11 (*) - Saturday 8/12 (*)(A)
II ciclo: Winter 2013 - on Saturday: 12/1 (M) - 19/1 (M) - 2/2 (M) - 16/2 (M) - 2/3 (M)
III ciclo: Spring 2013 - on Saturday: 16/3 (M) - 6/4 (M) - 20/4 (*)(T) - 4/5 (M) - 18/5 (M)
(M) classes at Complesso S. Micheletto, Lucca, map
Thanks to the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca for the kind collaboration
(*) different hall - (A) at Scuola Atmosfera Danza, Via Orzali 377 - (T) at Scuola di Danza 'M. Letizia Torrini', Via Alcide De Gasperi 232
Information: 360 233 650 - lucca@societadidanza.it
Etruria - IV Edition
Sunday stage to study practice and theory of 19th century dances.
 Pisa, 24 February 2013
h. 11-17
Teacher: Fabio Mòllica
in collaboration with Società di Danza Circoli and grops of
Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, Roma and Viareggio
Information: lucca@societadidanza.it

Open presentation
Saturday 29th September
h. 17
at the Complesso S. Micheletto
Via S. Micheletto 3, Lucca
Demonstration of 19th century dance
and presentation of the activities


The dancers of Società di Danza Lucca participated to several events organized by the Società di Danza in Italy in the social year 2012-2013, including:
Activities of year 2011-2012

The Società di Danza in the year 2011-2012 in Lucca
- organized courses of 19th century dance from October 2011 to May 2012,
every two weeks on Saturday or Sunday afternoon, teacher S. Balsamo,
in collaboration with L. Massetani and M.L. Fava,
- realized the second edition of "Grand Ball" in Villa Bottini
- organized and participated to several events, seminars, grand balls and tea dances.
Direction: S. Balsamo

19th century dance

Periodic classes: from October 2011 twice per month
on Saturday or Sunday afternoon from 15.30 to 18.30
Teacher: S. Balsamo

I cycle: Autumn 2011 - Saturday 22/10*, 5/11*, 19/11*, 3/12*, 17/12
II cycle: Winter 2012 - Saturday 14/1, 21/1, 11/2, 25/2, 10/3
III cycle: Spring 2012 - on Saturday 17/3, 31/3, 21/4, on Sunday 13/5, 27/5*
 *classes in a different hall

at the Complesso S. Micheletto, Lucca, map
Thanks to the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca for the kind collaboration
For information: 360 233 650 - lucca@societadidanza.it

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19th Century Grand Ball
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Società di Danza
second edition
19th century social dance
Lucca
Saturday 2 June 2012
Villa Bottini
 Via Elisa, 9

Patronage Municipality of Lucca
Some photos


Entrance by invitation - Information: 360. 233 650 - lucca@societadidanza.it


19th Century Dance
Sunday 29 April 2012
h. 16.30
Piazza Napoleone, Lucca
Presentation of nineteenth century traditional dance,
in 'Danzaland'
Some photos

Etruria - 3rd Edition
Sunday stage to study practice and theory of 19th century dances.
 Pisa, 26 February 2012
h. 11-17
Scuola Proscaenium, V. Fiorentina 215/a
Teacher: Fabio Mòllica
in collaboration with Società di Danza Circoli and grops of
Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, Roma and Viareggio
Information: lucca@societadidanza.it


Scottish Dances

Saturday 8 October 2011 , h. 20
in the 'Scottish Evening' organized by
I Ricostruttori - Lucca
Viale Europa 76/c int. - Loc. Lammari, Lucca

Scottish Country Dance dance: demonstration and animation
Information: 360 233 650 - lucca@societadidanza.it


The dancers of Società di Danza Lucca participated to several events organized by Società di Danza in Italia in the social year 2011-2012, including:
Activities of the year 2010-2011

The Società di Danza in Lucca for the year 2010-2011 organized:
- courses of 19th century dance in Lucca from October 2010 to May 2011,
every two weeks on Saturday or Sunday afternoon,
teacher S. Balsamo, in collaboration with L. Massetani e M.L. Fava,
- the "Grand Ball Risorgimentale" in Piazza S. Frediano.
- several events, seminars and tea dances.
Direction: S. Balsamo

19th century dance course

Periodic classes from October 2010, on Saturday or Sunday afternoon,
periodic every two weeks
from 15.30 to 18.30

In preparation of the 19th Century Gran Ball
Teacher: S. Balsamo
Calendar:
 2010 - Sunday 10/10, 24/10, 7/11, 21/11*, Sunday 12/12
2011 - Saturday 15-29/1, 12-26/2, 12-26/3, 9/4, 1/5, 7-21/5

at the Complesso S. Micheletto, Lucca - map
*class in a different hall
Thanks to the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca for the kind collaboration.

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Società di Danza
Grand Ball Risorgimentale
for the 150-th anniversary of Unity of Italy
Reconstruction of a 19th century ball
Quadrille, waltz, mazurka, March and country dance

Lucca
Saturday 16 July 2011
Piazza San Frediano
h. 21.30
Program:
Spanish Waltz, March Risorgimentale, French Quadrille, Waltz Acquerelli, Cumberland Reel, Mazurka Fata Morgana, March Caroussel, Nice to see you, Waltz à la Paganini, Quadrille Maestro Dun, Pas de Trois, Waltz Rinka, March Roma
Information: 360. 233 650 - lucca@societadidanza.it

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The Società di Danza
directed by Fabio Mòllica
organizes the

16th Summer School

Social dance of European tradition
Bagni di Lucca (Lu)
 14-17 July 2011
and with the
Grand Ball dell'Unità d'Italia
in Lucca in 16/7/2011, h. 21.30
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Summer Tea Dance

Sunday 26 June 2011 , h. 16
Complesso S. Micheletto, Lucca

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Etruria
Sunday stage to study practice and theory of 19th century dances.
 Pisa, Sunday 20 Febraury 2011
h. 11-18
Scuola di Danza Proscaenium - Via Fiorentina, 216/A
Teacher: Fabio Mòllica
in collaboration with Società di Danza Circoli and grops of
Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, Roma and Viareggio
Information: lucca@societadidanza.it


Festa di Carnevale

Saturday 26 February 2011, h. 20.30
Complesso S. Micheletto, Lucca

Social dance of 19th century European tradition
Information: 360 233 650 - lucca@societadidanza.it


Invito alla Danza
19th Century Dance
 To learn and experience the dances of
the 19th century European tradition.
Open presentation of the activities Società di Danza 2010-2011
Sunday 26 September 2010
h. 16, Complesso S. Micheletto
V. S. Micheletto 3, Lucca
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For information: 360 233 650 - lucca@societadidanza.it

Dancing Strauss
Lucca
Saturday 11 September 2010, h. 21
Piazza Guidiccioni
19th century dance at the time of Strauss

Dance in the nineteenth century period costumes by Società di Danza
in collaboration with Antico Caffé di Simo
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The dancers of Società di Danza Lucca participated to several events organized by Società di Danza in Italia in the social year 2010-2011, including:
Past activities: year 2009-2010

In Lucca Società di Danza opened the first course of 19th century dance for the year 2009-2010,
and the first 19th century Grand Ball in Villa Bottini.
Teacher and direction: S. Balsamo

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Gran Ball 19th century
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Lucca
Saturday 5 June 2010
h. 17.00
Villa Bottini
 Via Elisa, 9
Some photos
Program
Spanish Waltz, Virginia Reel, March Roma, Quadrille The Lancers, Waltz Simpatia,
Highland Reel, March Arciduca Carlo, Waltz Principe Rodolfo, March Caroussell,
Cumberland Reel, Waltz Ganglovienne, Pas de Trois, Waltz Flammen, Galop
Information: 360. 233 650 - lucca@societadidanza.it


Courses of 19th century dance

Periodic classes new October 2009 to June 2010
every fifteen days Saturday
from 15.30 to 18.30

Preparation of Gran Ballo Ottocentesco
Teacher: S. Balsamo
Calendar:
 2009 - on Sunday 11/10, on Saturday 31/10, 7-21/11*, 5.12*, Sunday 13/12
2010 - on Saturday 9-30/1, 13-27/2, 20/3, 27/3, 10/4, 24/4, 8/5*, Sunday 23/5*
at the Complesso S. Micheletto, Lucca, map
*in a different hall
Thanks to the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca for the kind collaboration.


Summer Tea Dance

Sunday 20 June 2010, h. 16
Complesso S. Micheletto, Lucca


Etruria

Sunday stage to study practice and theory of 19th century dances.
 Pisa, 21 Febraury 2010
h. 11-18
Scuola di Danza Proscaenium - Via Fiorentina, 216/A

Teacher: Fabio Mòllica

in collaboration with Società di Danza Circoli and grops of
Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, Roma and Viareggio
Information: lucca@societadidanza.it


Presentation of the activities

Sunday September 27, 2009
h. 17, Complesso S. Micheletto, Lucca


19th century evening
Lucca
 Saturday 24 October 2009, h. 20
19th century dinner organized by
Antico Caffé di Simo, Via Fillungo
with 19th century dance by Società di Danza

Società di Danza