Coming up in just a couple of weeks:
On Saturday, February 28th, I will be precepting a Victorian ball in New Haven, Connecticut, for The Elegant Arts Society. The theme is 1880s, the era of the bustle in ladies' costume, but period costume is not required - come have fun dancing regardless! There will be live music from the wonderful dance musicians of Spare Parts and delicious refreshments made from Victorian recipes.
Dances will include the waltz, polka, and schottische, plus the Polo Quadrille and the "star" figure described in an earlier article here, in the form of a waltz cotillion figure (German).
Beginners are completely welcome. There will be an afternoon workshop for those wanting a some dance instruction before the evening. The event is not gender-balanced, which experience suggests will result in more ladies than gentlemen in attendance (so if you are or have a gentleman who might want to dance...) Formal dress is requested.
The cost is $25 per person in advance (more at the door), or $15 for those 21 and under. A flier for the event may be downloaded here.
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