WHAT

An exploration of social "tarantella" dances from the south of Italy, with a focus on the pizzica from Puglia.

From ancient roots to contemporary revivals, we’ll learn basic steps, movements, codes, and songs of regional “tarantella” social dance lineages from Southern Italy. Following conversational dynamics rather than set choreography, these dances offer a range of movements to follow the beats of traditional tamburello frame drums or castagnette, which form a moving dialogue between dancers. 

Open to all ages and skill levels, no dance experience required. 

Bring a water bottle and wear clothing that you’re comfortable moving in. 

No street shoes are permitted in the studio, non-marking dance shoes, socks, or bare feet only.

COST

$20 per class or $80 for all 5

20% of class fees after space rental are donated to the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation

FACILITATOR

Kate Causbie is a photographer, writer, and teacher with a background in ecopsychology and somatics. She spends half the year in Southern Italy, originally based near the area of Puglia that her great grandparents came from, in pursuit of living music and dance traditions. Diving into a region where she at first knew nothing and no one, it was the following the path of dance that led her into community and connection.

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