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Links
The following are a selection of organizations, troupes, and affiliates we simply couldn't leave out.
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 The Early Music Guild
was founded in 1977 as a non-profit corporation to foster appreciation for the music of earlier historical periods. Focusing on historically informed performances of repertoire from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical periods, the Guild presents annual concert series by internationally known artists.
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 Academia della Spada
of Seattle teaches 16th Century sword fighting techniques as they have been recreated from extant fighting manuals and treatises of the era. We are not a stage-fighting school nor a reenactment group. Our study is an active process, requiring research the fruits of which are then tested on the field. The Academy focuses on the duel between armed civilian opponents.
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 Paynes Magickes
Experience the mirth and magic of Merrie Olde England as you marvel at the skillful and unique prestidigitations of the Pacific Northwest's premier Renaissance performer, Master Payne. Witness for yourself miracles of rare device, wonderworks never before seen and merriments to bide away the time. Young and old alike will be equally entertained by the wonderous feats of legerdemayn presented before them by this roguish jongleur.See with thine own eyes the perplexing mystery of the Enchanted Cloth from far Cathay, marvel at the curious contents of the Mystical Reliquary of Saint Stephen and experience first hand the horror that is the unspeakable RAMS BLADDER TRICK ! ! !
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 Washington Renaissance & Fantasy Faire
Feel the ground tremble to the pounding hooves of great war horses charging down the list, carrying armored knights jousting for king, queen, country, or the hand of a fair maiden. Hear the ring of clashing steel shatter the tranquility of our 16th century village. Be a part of the magic at the Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire in Belfair, Washington on the Kitsap Peninsula. Ravenrook appears at the Washington Renaissance Faire every year for the first three weekends of August.
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 Seattle Early Dance
Founded by Anna Mansbridge in 2000, Seattle Early Dance has quickly established itself as the Northwest's premier early dance company. The company specializes in recreating the pageantry and pomp of 16th through 18th European court. Original dance taken from manuals and treatises of the day are performed in exquisite costumes to music played on period instruments.
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 Village Music at Lynwood Center
specializes in the musical needs of Bainbridge Island with an emphasis on the Early Music Community. Visit or call for exceptional hand-crafted historical instruments, supplies for beginner and professional alike and a wide variety of source material.
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