Capering & Kickery

A Young Mothers' Reception, 1891

In honor of Mother's Day in the USA, another specialized (and much smaller) dance event from the pages of the October, 1891, issue of Demorest's Family Magazine:

A young mothers' reception, with dancing, is the unique entertainment to which only young married couples are invited.  Round dances are tabooed, and what time can be spared from the discussion of the charms and precocious sayings and doings of their little ones is devoted to sedate square dances.  To give a little touch of piquancy to the affair, partners are selected by favors, children's toys being used for the purpose.  The following day the guests call on the hostess, with their children.
            -- Demorest's Family Magazine, Volume XXVII, No. 12, October, 1891, p. 756

This brief description appeared in a "Chat" column which primarily covered the decor of several autumn-themed events (the "Dahlia Tennis Court" was my favorite).

May 2023 Gig Calendar

Tra la...it's May!  Waltz workshops and DJing a waltz afternoon in Boston early in the month, then I'll be taking a break from travel for some needed time at home for research and writing!

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Sunday, May 7th ~ Concord, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Cross-Step Waltz Workshops & DJ'ed Dance for Mostly Waltz for Boston (Facebook event)
11:00am-5:00pm.  Three cross-step waltz workshops (one introductory, two intermediate) plus a couple of hours of waltz and other couple dances to my eclectic collection of recordings.  Pricing below; details here; registration page here.  Capacity is limited!

• Each workshop: $15 / FAC members $13 / Student, Need a Break $10
• Dance: $10 / FAC members $8 / Student, Need a Break $5
• 2 or 3 workshops + dance: $40 / FAC members $34 / Student, Need a Break $25.  

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I am available to travel for in-person dance teaching, lecturing, and ball precepting, pandemic permitting.  I am also still available for private or group online lessons and talks via Skype or Zoom (or your videoconferencing software of choice).  Please email me directly if you would like to schedule an event or workshop!