Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While the Black Church enlivened Christian worship, there is an even older story of Christian dance that I tell in my 2021 book, ...

James Pierpont Morgan, if not rolling in his grave right now, may be shifting uncomfortably: many books from his very own collection of medieval manuscripts are on display at his very own library, ...

Dance played a central role in medieval life, offering both entertainment and a sense of community. Popular forms such as circle dances brought together people from different social backgrounds. While ...

When does movement spill over from something we recognize as dance as an artistic and social form to something else? Something potentially otherworldly, whether ecstatic or demonic? This workshop ...

Dance was a central part of social life in the Middle Ages, appearing at festivals, celebrations and public gatherings. Communities often came together to perform group dances that reflected local ...

This workshop is open to attendees of the 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies who sign up during registration. How can we study medieval dance when the object of our study no longer exists ...

People dance during the Medieval Fair Ball 2026 in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Dancers fill the floor during the Medieval Fair Ball 2026 in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Alex ...

A crowd of people folk-dancing in celebration in a country that has had over 6,000 deaths since the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic might seem odd, especially at a time when over 30 of their ...