Resources
The Academie exists to support dancers, event stewards, and local groups throughout Atlantia. Whether you need an instructor for an event, help starting a practice, or just a good list of dance resources, we have you covered.
What the Academie Can Do for You
- Provide instructors to teach dance classes at events
- Assist in organizing dancing at events — balls, revels, or day-of instruction
- Supply dance masters to lead a ball or evening dancing
- Help arrange musicians to play for dancing
- Assist in starting or improving a local dance practice
- Offer help, advice, and ideas for any area of period dance in the SCA
To request any of these, contact the Chancellor of the Academie.
Academie Documents
Dance Authorization Card
Learn about the Atlantian Dance Authorization Card — how to earn one, the dance styles it covers, and its history in the SCA.
Learn MoreCharter of the Academie
Read the founding charter of L'Academie, established on March 11, 2000 by King Amalric and Queen Caia of Atlantia.
Read the CharterNew to Period Dance?
If you are just getting started, the Isenfir Dance Booklet is a great first resource — it covers a solid repertoire of dances taught regularly at Atlantian practices and events.
- Isenfir Dance Booklet — beginner-friendly instructions for a core set of period dances
External Links
The following links lead to period and SCA dance information on the web:
- SCA Dance Homepage — an extensive collection of links to dance instructions, music, and additional resources
- Kingdom of Atlantia Arts & Sciences Dance Links — instructions and music for many period dances, plus other resources maintained by the Kingdom
- Pennsic Dance — The Pennsic Pile — music and dance resources for Pennsic, updated regularly; an essential reference for musicians
- Musica Subterranea — period dance music we recommend purchasing; their recordings are also available for streaming on YouTube and Spotify
- Academie YouTube Channel — our own channel promoting dance in Atlantia, with instructional videos and event recordings
Dance Booklets & Documents
Instruction booklets and dance booklets from Academie events, available as PDFs: