Rutland Renaissance Dancers perform Barriera, a 16th century Italian court dance, at Ashwell Village Fete. The dance instructions for Barriera appear in 'Il Ballarino' by Fabritio Caroso, published in Venice in 1581. The music recording is by permission of the Historical Dance Society and is performed the Broadside Band. Barriera is based on the courtly sport of fighting at the barriers. The choreography shows the formalities of entering the list, making a challenge, fighting, retreat and reconciliation.
