The Ninth Annual
Please join Susan de Guardiola and the fine musicians of Spare Parts for our Eighth Annual Regency
Assembly, two days of early nineteenth century dance
and pastimes from the era of Jane Austen, Napoleon, Beau Brummel, and
Lord Byron.
Regency Assembly
Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23, 2011
Trinity Lutheran Church ~ 292 Orange Street ~ New Haven, Connecticut
St. Thomas Episcopal
Church ~ 830 Whitney Avenue ~ New Haven, Connecticut
with calling by
Susan de
Guardiola
to the delightful music of
Spare Parts
Bill Matthiesen, Liz Stell, Eric Buddington
as heard in the film Bright Star and on The Regency Ballroom
Reservations
Schedule of Events
Dances for the Ball
Regency Games
Refreshments
Ladies' Costumes
Gentlemen's Costumes
Travel
Lodging
Pictures from previous years:
2004, 2005, 2006 Saturday, 2006 Sunday
Video clips from the 2006 Assembly
Saturday afternoon, prepare for the evening's ball with a
dance workshop. Then
join us in formal wear or period costume for a lively evening's dancing
with delicious refreshments prepared from
recipes of the early 19th century.
The ball and dance workshops will be precepted by Susan de Guardiola, who will
lead us in lively country dances along with the figures and changes of
the cotillon (in the style of Miss Austen's youth),
Mr. Chivers' new Caledonian Quadrilles, and the scandalous
Waltz.
Sunday afternoon, enjoy a delightful afternoon of Regency-era games accompanied by still more scrumptious refreshments.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended -- space is
strictly limited to sixty dancers and people will be admitted at the
door only if space permits!
Early 19th century costume for ladies and gentlemen is
encouraged and admired, but not required; formal wear is requested for
Saturday's ball. Comfortable casual clothing is fine for the dance workshop.
Period daywear or respectable modern dress is suitable for Sunday.
Flat leather-soled shoes or dance slippers are recommended for the ball - no
sneakers, and absolutely no high heels!

More information may be found via the links to the right or by
emailing us.