The Victorian Dance Workshops (30 - 60 mins each, approximately 30 pupils per dance workshop)• The children will learn at least two suitable Victorian Dances • Some children will be able try on replica Victorian clothes • See and touch artefacts • Learn about Victorian etiquette and manners • Learn about historical research and how Victorian society was reflected by dance There are teacher's notes of the steps, dances and music for this part of the programme. |
The visit consists of an interactive performance for the children For small schools a one person programme is available The Victorian Performance The performance (45mins) is suitable for the whole school and takes the form of a soiree. The children will: • Sing Victorian songs • Play parlour games (learning about manners & find out how people amused themselves) • Discover about the secret language of fans and gloves • Take part in a melodrama and make your own entertainment • See the Victorian dances expertly performed • See and hold Victorian underwear!
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