JOHN Weaver Shrewsbury Dancing Master

18/01/2024

An inspiring lecturer and an amazing speaker

DARWIN, WALLACE, HUXLEY & MAN'S PLACE IN NATURE Presented by Dr. Isabelle Winder Dr. Isabelle Winder is Senior Lecturer in Natural Sciences at Bangor University where she is an award-winning…

06/07/2023

https://www.theatresevern.co.uk/shows/dance/the-remarkably-talented-mr-weaver-presents
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A Dramatick Entertainment A rich mix of baroque music, dance and wordsOn the 350th anniversary of Shrewsbury dancing master John Weaver (1673-1760), The Weaver Ensemble performs The Loves of Mars…

03/05/2023

The father of English Ballet, John Weaver was born in Shrewsbury in Shropshire in 1673, educated in the town, returning to Shrewsbury from London to establish his own dance school, continuing as a dance master until late in life, dying in 1760 at the grand age of 87.

21/03/2023

A few images from the inaugural Weaver Dance Festival Shrewsbury School

12/03/2023

The Summer events

12/03/2023

24/02/2023

Shrewsbury School is proud to be hosting the inaugural John Weaver Dance Festival in celebration of the former Shrewsbury master and ‘father of English ballet’. John Weaver, who was born in Shrew...

24/02/2023

The Evolution of Dance
Maggie Love will talk about the Evolution of Dance with reference to the Shrewsbury Dance Master John Weaver.
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
Thursday 2 March 2023 at 3.30pm
Cost free to FSMAG members, £5 guests
How to book: Tickets will be available from the Museum Visitor Information Centre by personal visit, telephone 01743 258885 or by e-mail [email protected]