Dancers at the 2011 Ball. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Griffin |
A Victorian Fancy Dress Ball
Saturday, March 24, 2012 ~ 8:00-11:30 PM
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Please join Susan de Guardiola and the fine musicians of Spare Parts for a Victorian Fancy
Dress Ball in the style of the 1880s.
The evening will include a mix of Victorian couple dances (waltz,
polka, schottische, galop) and set dances (contra dances and
quadrilles). Ball cards will be provided. All set dances are
accessible for beginners and will be taught at the ball. A workshop
focusing on the couple dances of the Victorian era and the evening's set dances will be held on the
afternoon of the ball for those who would like to improve their dance
skills.
Advance reservations are recommended -- space is strictly
limited to eighty dancers and people will be admitted at the door only
if space permits!
A fancy dress ball is a masquerade-style costume ball though
masks are not typically worn or encouraged. Please see the costume
information link at left for suggestions on how to do fancy dress
Victorian style. Flat leather-soled shoes or dance slippers are
recommended for the ball - no hobnailed boots or shoes and absolutely
no high heels! Comfortable casual clothing is fine for the dance
workshop.