Here is a very special invitation to learn firsthand about ancient Egyptian dance.*
Dancers and musicians from the Old Kingdom:
‘If these walls could speak…’ Well apparently they do! Come and find out how Dr. Lesley Kinney (Macquarie University) has come to reconstruct several Ancient Egyptian Dances and bear witness as ancient dance comes to life!
Dr. Lesley Kinney will be in Melbourne for one fun filled afternoon of fascinating information, visual representation and participation. She will explain and reveal the extant primary evidence that has inspired her reconstructions, along with demonstrations – and yes, you do get to participate in an ‘Absolutely Ancient Banquet Dance’, responsible for much hilarity at previous workshops.
No dance experience necessary – suitable for people who love to learn about Egypt, art, performance, dance, ancient history, archaeology, Egyptology, anthropology and drink tea/coffee/decaf/herbal beverages in a social environment, laugh and have fun!
The ’dance’ component only involves very simple steps that require absolutely no previous dance training – if clapping a rhythm is more to your liking that can be arranged!…and before I forget… afternoon tea will be provided.
Saturday 26th January 2013 1.00pm to 4.00p.m in Brighton. contact juliet@eed.com.au
Bookings Essential - don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining afternoon, places are limited! Contact email: juliet@eed.com.au
* ‘Dance, Dancers and the Performance Cohort in the Old Kingdom’ BAR International Series 1809 2009
Ostracon from Deir el Medina - Dancer
A little more about Lesley Kinney:
Lesley Kinney’s dance company Absolutely Ancient performs reconstructions of Ancient Egyptian Dance based on the many pictures of dance recorded by Ancient Egyptian artists. Lesley Kinney has a doctorate in Ancient Egyptian dance and performance and has collected and examined the record of dance to ensure her reconstructions are authentic. She has a long list of publications on the topic of ancient Egyptian dance and has presented papers on the subject at conferences across the globe.
* ‘Dance, Dancers and the Performance Cohort in the Old Kingdom’ BAR International Series 1809 2008 The book and C.d.’s will be available for purchase at the workshop.