Synopsis

The third volume of How to Dance Through Time explores Italian Renaissance dance through the famous suite, Nido d'Amore (Nest of Love) comprising a romantic, episodic story of a couple's courtship. The suite begins with a refined introduction (The Opening), explodes with energetic jumps into a male display of bravado (The Galliard), builds to mutual ecstasy (The Saltarello), and culminates in a statement of strong individualism (The Canary). This film includes concise instructions for each step demonstrated by professional dancers in period costume, a historical background, and a final performance.