Baroque dance training – La Belle Danse

To master the elegance of the noble dances of the French court, thorough training is required. Regarding the term ‘Belle Danse’ or ‘French Noble Style’  >>  see here!

In this course, we will aim to refine our style and dance technique. This involves a great deal of basic training:
Work on posture, port de bras, steps and body work on the gymnastics mat.

We will then put the skills we have just learnt or refreshed into practice in an original choreography. In order to take the participants’ different levels into account and cater to them, the course is divided into three sections:

Basic training: The basic training is open to everyone, from beginners to those who are already at an advanced level.

Choreography for slightly advanced dancers: This session focuses on an excerpt from a simple choreography. This enables even slightly advanced dancers to apply the technique they have learnt in the basic training to their dancing. Knowledge of various basic Baroque steps, such as the pas de bourrée, coupé and contretemps, is required, and terms like plié and relevé should already be known aswell.

Technique and Choreography for Experienced Dancers: Participants with some experience of Baroque dance can practise more advanced technical elements here, such as cabrioles, battements and turns, and then incorporate these into a challenging choreography.

Dates: 6–8 November 2026

Course times:
Friday: 18:30 – 20:30: Basic training/beginners’ session (2 hours)
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 – 12:00 Basic training/beginners’ session (2 hours)
12:15 – 13:45 Choreography for slightly advanced dancers (1.5 hours)
15:00 – 17:30 Technique and choreography for experienced dancers (2.5 hours) 

Instructor: Bernd Niedecken (Freiburg)

Location  >>  Raum für Tanz, Neubaugasse 31, 1070 Wien (entry from the courtyard, staircase no. 2)
   
Fee:
- Basic Training/Beginner Course (6 hours):   105 EUR  (zeitenTANZ members: 90 EUR)
- Basic Training/Beginner Course + Choreography for Slightly Advanced Dancers (9 h):   145 EUR   (zeitenTANZ members: 130 EUR)
- Basic Training (Beginner Block) + Choreography for Slightly Advanced Dancers + Technique/Choreography for Experienced Dancers (14 h)   195 EUR  (zeitenTANZ members: 180 EUR)

For registrations after October 26: Course fee + 15 €!

Registration: New participants are asked to fill out the

         >>  registration form (Word)
           >>  Registration Form (PDF)

Please send the completed form via email to >>  home@zeitentanz.at.

If you’ve danced with us before, simply register by email.


Please note: Your registration is only valid and binding once you’ve transferred the course fee on time, specifying the event name as the payment reference!

Bank details: ERSTE BANK, Account holder: zeitenTANZ
IBAN  AT30 2011 1837 4334 9900     BIC/SWIFT  GIBAATWWXXX
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration free of charge up until the last day of the registration period (October 26).
If you do not attend a booked event, the course fee cannot be refunded (exception: medical certificate). However, it is possible to transfer your spot to a “substitute participant” (named by you).