2 thoughts on “Twelfth Night”

1. Sofia 14 April 2025 at 3:54 pm

   i would Like To learn some dances and some songs of The play The Twelfth Night. For My audition.

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   1. The Shakespeare and Dance Project Post author16 April 2025 at 3:29 pm

      Hi Sofia, There’s only a short passage of staged dancing in Twelfth Night, when Sir Toby and Sir Andrew are discussing Sir Andrew’s proficiency in the galliard, although the scene where Sir Toby and Sir Andrew are drinking and singing late at night may well have included some dancing, too. See https://shakespeareandance.com/articles/dancing-in-twelfth-night-courtly-versus-carnal-entertainments/

      Here’s an example of the basic galliard or sinkapace (cinq pas): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM-eJ42lmGE

      And here are some more complex galliard steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrLPI1kxcRo

      And a duet version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM-eJ42lmGE

      It could be danced as a solo, as a duet, or as a group choreography.

      Hope this helps!

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