Dances & Workshop
The evening will include a mix of 1880s 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 theVictorian era
and the set dances for the evening will be held on the afternoon of
the ball for those who would like to improve their dance skills. The
workshop is included free with ball registration and will be held at
the Center for the Arts Undercroft at Christ Church, 84 Broadway, New
Haven, from 2:00-5:00 pm.
The Undercroft is five blocks from Pratt Hall or about eight
blocks from the New Haven Hotel, in the historic church at the fork of
Elm and Broadway. The entrance is on the Elm Street side through an
iron gate (see photo below; gate is in the center of picture between
brick wall and grassy area). Directions to the Undercroft.