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Society for Creative Anachronism

Penn's student chapter of a volunteer group that recreates crafts, music, dance and combat from before the 1600s. Members practice these skills and show them at events and demonstrations.

  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Members meet for period dance practice, craft nights and workshops. Guests without a PennCard must email the chatelaine at least 24 hours before a practice to be added to a name list, and the name must match the photo ID shown at the door.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Students, Adults of any age

When and where

A European dance practice aims to meet every other Monday from 7 to 9 pm in a campus library room. Some sessions run 7:30 to 9:30 pm instead. Craft nights, demonstrations and Arts and Sciences hangouts are listed on the chapter's event pages.

Days
Monday
Times
Evening

Van Pelt Library, Class of '55 Room (Room 241), 2nd floor, University of Pennsylvania

Neighborhood
University City
Part of the city
University Southwest

Fisher Fine Arts Library, Davis Seminar Room, University of Pennsylvania

Neighborhood
University City
Part of the city
University Southwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Email the chatelaine at chatelaine@ivyeinrust.eastkingdom.org at least 24 hours before a practice so your name goes on the list, then come to the European dance practice. Guests who have a PennCard do not need the list..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Practices run about two hours in a campus library room, where a teacher leads 15th and 16th century European dances with live musicians. Anyone without a PennCard must be on the name list, and the name must match the photo ID shown at the door. The chapter does not publish a cost or a dress code, so ask the chatelaine before your first visit.

Tips for your first visit

  • Bring a photo ID that matches the name you sent to the chatelaine.
  • Enter Van Pelt Library, take the elevators to the 2nd floor, and follow the hallway to the room just before the arched entry to Lippincott Library.
  • Send your email at least 24 hours before the practice.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The chapter's page says the chatelaine welcomes newcomers and is their first contact. The dance page does not say whether beginners are welcome, so this rating rests on the newcomer note..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
The dance practice room is on the 2nd floor of Van Pelt Library, reached by elevator.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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