Below is a list of upcoming events at which I will be teaching, calling, or DJing. Links and details are updated as they get closer, and I regularly add new events and classes.
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I am currently based in the USA (Connecticut) and expect to continue living here indefinitely. I am happy to travel for events, classes, and DJing. I am also still doing the occasional online class or lecture. Russia-based events and classes are unlikely for the foreseeable future. I make trips to Europe, however, and am happy to try to coordinate to share the travel costs among different groups on those trips.
Time zones for online events are wherever the event is based. Please check carefully and adjust to match your own time zone.
Note: events and classes marked private are just that. They are included to head off inquiries about availability on those dates.
Please email me directly if you are interested in hosting an event or workshop or in private videoconference lessons or lectures for yourself or a group.
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Sunday, January 4th ~ Wethersfield, Connecticut
Mostly Waltz Hartford (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
2:30-5:30pm. Social dancing, 2/3 waltz and 1/3 other, to live music by The Vox Hunters. I will be teaching a beginner-friendly lesson on my waltz mixer, “Buvay Marichko!” / “Masha Poka!” from 2:30-3:00 and calling it at after the band break. $15 admission, cash at the door.
Tuesday, January 6th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Sunday, January 11th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton: Maybe Mozart? class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series. No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Wednesday, January 21st ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:15-9:15pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Flat, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25th ~ Decatur, Georgia (Atlanta area)
Regency workshops & soirée for Atlanta Historic Dance (Facebook page)(Facebook event)
2:00-5:30pm Saturday afternoon workshop: Regency waltz and sauteuse, the Caledonians quadrille, and possibly some fun French dances; intermediate to advanced level
5:00-8:00pm Sunday evening Regency Soirée costumed evening party, recorded music; mixed level – some beginner-friendly dances
Adults $50 for weekend, $20 workshop-only, student discounts available, early bird discount if you register by 12/30/25. Registration page.
Monday-Thursday, January 24-28th ~ Athens, Georgia
Events at University of Georgia; details TBA.
Sunday, February 1st ~ Wethersfield, Connecticut
Mostly Waltz Hartford (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
2:30-5:30pm. Social dancing, 2/3 waltz and 1/3 other, to live music by Larry Unger and Catherine Miller. I will be teaching a beginner lesson on rotary waltz from 2:30-3:00pm and calling the slimmed-down version of my waltz mixer, “Buvay Marichko!” / “Masha Poka!” after the band break. $15 admission, cash at the door.
Wednesday February 4th ~ Surbiton, England (London area)
Mrs. Bennet’s Ballroom
8:00-10:00pm. Regency dance class. Details TBA.
Thursday, February 5th ~ London, England
Come Fill Your Dance Card at University College London
6:00-8:00pm. Special event in conjunction with UCL Special Collections and the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies. I will be teaching beginner-friendly dances found on a 1909 dance card in the papers of Rabbi Moses Gaster at the University College London, the first English university to admit Jewish students, in conjunction with short talks by Dr. Sonia Gollance, an expert on Jewish social dance, and librarian Vanessa Freedman, who will discuss the Gater papers. There will be live music by Tom & Julia Barnes of Eclectic Regency. (Note that this is not a Regency event – the dances are 1909, not 1809!) This is a FREE event, but numbers are very limited – register here to reserve your place!
Sunday, February 15th ~ Utrecht, Netherlands
Regency Dansles
13:00-16:00. A workshop on a miscellany of fun dances from the age of Jane Austen and Napoleon! No specific experience required, just basic dance experience. €30 per person, €15 for students. Teaching language is English. Details & pre-registration here.
Wednesdays, February 18th & 25th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:30pm. Two-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Dearest Gentle Reader…you are cordially invited to learn dances from the fabulous Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte TV series. We’ll do couple dances to the music from the show and get ready for a Bridgerton ball! Beginner friendly – no previous experience needed, no partner required. Flat, leather-soled shoes suggested; no spike heels please! Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required – register at the Adult Education website. Registration fee $32.00. FEBRUARY 25th CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW – MAKEUP CLASS TUESDAY, MARCH 24th.
Sunday, February 22nd ~ Middletown, ConnecticutDances of Bridgerton class CANCELED DUE TO SNOWat Vinnie’s Jump & Jive2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series. No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal (pre-reg opening soon) or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Saturday, February 28th ~ Groton, Massachusetts
“Mrs. Henderson: A Dance Mistress in Victorian London” for The Footwork & Frolick Society. (Event webpage) (Facebook event)
Lecture on the life and accomplishments of an important Victorian dance teacher and author, plus tea! Details TBA – watch event webpage for more information.
Monday, March 2nd ~ Lowell, Massachusetts
Beyond the Conga Line: the original Conga fad from the social dance floor to Hollywood! Lecture for University of Massachusetts Lowell – LIRA.
10:00am-12:00pm. Lecture and a little bit of participatory dancing.
Tuesday, March 3rd ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Wednesdays, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:00pm. Four-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Let’s dance like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! This class is great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required – register at the Adult Education website. Registration fee $49.00 for series.
Sunday, March 8th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing! (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive, 635 Main Street, Middletown, CT
2:00-4:00pm. Let’s party like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! Great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Hilarious 1970s clothing encouraged! $10/person cash at the door.
Tuesday, March 10th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:00-9:00pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Flat, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Sunday, March 22nd ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton: Before the Ball class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series in preparation for the Bridgerton Masquerade Ball on March 28th! Featuring new dances from Season Four! No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Tuesday, March 24th ~ New Britain, Connecticut
Historical dance workshop at Central Connecticut State University
11:30am-1:30pm. Guest-teaching for a dance history class. Enrolled students only.
Tuesday, March 24th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton Class Series MAKEUP CLASS (from February 25th)
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:30pm. Makeup class for snow cancel in February. Registered class members only.
Saturday, March 28th ~ Hamden, Connecticut (New Haven area)
Masks & Mischief: A Bridgerton Masquerade (Facebook event)
8:00-11:00pm plus afternoon workshop. Full formal ball with live music, costumes, refreshments, etc., featuring dances in the style of the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television shows, including from Season Four!
Sunday, April 12th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton: Season 4 Spotlight class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton series, focusing on the new dances from Season Four! No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal or $18 per person cash only at the door. Advance registration opens March 29th.
Wednesday, April 22nd ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:15-9:15pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Read more about this class here. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door. Discount price for this and the June 3rd class together: $27 per person in advance or $33 in cash at the first class.
Friday-Sunday, April 24-26th ~ Marlborough, Massachusetts (Boston area)
New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
Full weekend folk festival with dozens of music and dance sessions of all sorts. The Festival schedule is up and tickets are on sale now at the website! I will be teaching three sessions, each with a different band for live music:
Saturday, 1:00-1:50pm: Jane Austen’s Squares [cotillions] with The Mad Katters
Sunday, 12:00-12:50pm: Dances of Bridgerton with The Masquerade Trio
Sunday, 2:00-3:00pm: Cross-Step Waltz 101 with Confluence (leading directly into a waltz session)
Wednesdays, April 29th, May 13th, May 20th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:00pm. Three-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Let’s dance like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! This class is great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required – register at the Adult Education website. Registration fee $36.00 for series. Class is full, with a waitlist.
Saturday, May 2 ~ Old Westbury, Long Island, NY
Regency Romance Weekend at Old Westbury Gardens
A full weekend of Regency activities at this beautiful estate. Costume encouraged! Gardens admission is $22 per person. There are many activities both days, some of which are separately ticketed. My dance classes (Saturday only!) are $5 each. The OWG website is VERY MISLEADING – the $27 price there is Gardens admissions plus the dance class. Call the Gardens directly at 516-333-0048 ext. 301 to register for the dance classes at the proper $5 rate for each class. These sessions will include brief (very brief!) slideshows followed by dance instruction :
12:00-1:00pm – Dances of Bridgerton
3:00-4:00pm – Jane Austen Dancing
Sunday, May 3rd ~ Wethersfield, Connecticut
Mostly Waltz Hartford (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
2:30-5:30pm. Social dancing, 2/3 waltz and 1/3 other, to live music by Bill Matthiesen and Liz Stell of Spare Parts. I will be doing a demo/lesson on different forms of waltz (rotary, box step, cross-step) and teaching a slimmed-down version of my waltz mixer, “Buvay Marichko!” / “Masha Poka!” from 2:30-3:00pm and teaching the mixer after the band break. $15 admission, cash at the door.
Friday-Sunday, May 8-10th ~ Racine, Wisconsin (Chicago area)
Lies & Liability (LARP) for Grimmoire Productions
The Regency mega-LARP Lies & Liability is back! I’ll be returning as dance mistress for the third time. This event is sold out, but there might be last-minute cancellations.
Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17 ~ Concord, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Boston Waltz Weekend for Mostly Waltz for Boston (Facebook event)
A day and a half of cross-step and other waltz workshops, including cross-step/box-step mashups, tips for high-speed waltz, and even a bit of Bridgerton waltz. Solid cross-step waltz skills needed, particularly for Sunday. Registration for individual classes or the full weekend is open on the Mostly Waltz for Boston website! Pre-reg rates end May 12th; at-the-door rates after that. The workshops are followed on Sunday afternoon by the (separate) end-of-the-season Mostly Waltz party (Facebook event) with live music and three hours of social dancing.
Tuesday, May 19th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Sunday, May 24th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing! (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive, 635 Main Street, Middletown, CT
2:00-4:00pm. Let’s party like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! Great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Hilarious 1970s clothing encouraged! $10/person cash at the door.
Friday-Sunday, May 29-31~ Tallahassee, Florida
Time Travel into Florida 1776 Festival for Theater with a Mission (Facebook event)
Weekend of celebratory events for adults and children at the Goodwood Museum & Gardens. I will be leading a dance workshop, a ball, and a family dance. This is a FREE weekend event but pre-registration is needed. Pre-register here.
Wednesday, June 3rd ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:15-9:15pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Read more about this class here. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door. Discount price for this and the April 22nd class together: $27 per person in advance or $33 in cash at the April class.
Saturday, June 6th ~ Bordentown, New Jersey
Austen’s Shelf Grand Opening Celebration
3:00-4:30pm. Brief talk and dance class comparing real Jane Austen era and Bridgerton style dancing in celebration of the opening of a Jane Austen-inspired bookstore! $20/person for the class; details of the overall event here.
Friday, June 12th ~ Palo Alto, California (Bay Area)
“Unexpected Regency!” Dance Workshop
for the Bay Area English Regency Society (BAERS) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
Join BAERS for a workshop in the odd and unexpected in dances of the 1790-1830 extended Regency period! Though rarely done today, the social dances of the early 19th century included oddities such as a polonaise-mescolanze, a group allemande, and a nine-person reel, as well as game-like elements such as cutting in, lifting one’s partner, and dancing around pleasingly-posed couples. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes strongly recommended; no high heels! $15/person in advance (Paypal), $20 at door. Pre-register here; please note that the payment is for the BAERS workshop. PDF flyer to share.
Saturday-Sunday, June 14th-21st ~ Los Gatos, California (Bay Area)
Hey Days: the Bay Area Country Dance Society English Dance & Music Week
(Facebook event)
I will be teaching classes in Early American Dance (late 18th century country dances and cotillions) and Dance Reconstruction and doing a bit of calling as part of the fantastic staff of callers, musicians, and more! Full details about the week and registration information at the BACDS website.
Tuesday-Friday, June 23rd-26th ~ Reykjavík, Iceland
17th NOFOD Conference: Centre & Periphery: Dance, Identity & the Politics of Place
I will be presenting a paper on dance pedagogy for late 19th century American couple dance at this conference. Details TBA.
Monday, June 29th ~ Dublin, Ireland
A 300th Anniversay Dance (Neal celebration) (Facebook event)
7:00-9:00pm. St Finian’s Church Hall, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. Enjoy country dances published in Dublin in 1726 at a 300th anniversary workshop celebrating the publication of John & William Neal’s A Choice Collection of Country Dances, the first collection of country dances printed in Ireland! No previous experience is required, and no partner is needed. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes will be easiest to dance in (please avoid heels). Teens may participate if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets €20/adult, €10/teen through Eventbrite.
Tuesday, July 14th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Sunday, July 19th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
1870s Dance Workshop / Centennial Ball Prep Class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Couple & set dances from the late nineteenth century in preparation for the Centennial Ball 1776/1876 on July 25th. You need not be attending the ball to take the class. $15 per person in advance. Advance tickets available (with or without ball tickets) at the ball website.
Saturday, July 25th ~ Hamden, Connecticut
A Centennial Ball 1776/1876
Formal evening ball of the late nineteenth century in the style of the Centennial Balls held in 1876! Live music by Spare Parts. 1870s or Colonial/Revolutionary War costume encouraged; modern formal also fine! $50/person includes evening ball, afternoon workshop, light refreshments, souvenir ball card. Ball attendance is limited to 50 people. Optional additional prep class on July 19th (see above) for $15. Ticket sales for class and ball are now open!
Wednesday, July 29th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:15-9:15pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Read more about this class here. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Sunday, August 16th ~ HOLD FOR CT BRIDGERTON EVENT
Saturday, September 12th ~ Elgin, Illinois (Chicago area)
Lies & Liability: A Summer’s Ball for Grimmoire Productions
2:00-6:00pm. A LARP-lite Regency ball! Pick a character name and add only as much role-playing as you like! Beautiful venue with scenic outdoor areas if you need a break from dancing. Light refreshments. Professional photography available. Dress is Regency or modern formal/sharp – see the event page for details. Tickets $60 through July 1st, then $75. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday, September 13th ~ Chicago area
Cross-Step Waltz Workshop
6:00-10:00pm. Details TBA.
Wednesday, September 16th ~ ONLINE (Connecticut-based)
Born to Hand Jive! (1950s seated dancing)
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
7:00-8:00pm. Online class for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Learn the hand and arm movements of the 1950s hand jive as done back in the day and in the film Grease to classic 1950s music. Easy movements, accessible to both adults and kids and to those with mobility issues that make more traditional dancing difficult – all dance is done seated! Limited to 20 people and pre-registration required. Registration opens mid-August.
Wednesdays, September 30th & October 7th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:00pm. Two-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Let’s dance like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, the Jogger, and, of course, the Saturday Night Fever Dance! This class is great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required. Registration opens mid-August.
Tuesday, October 13th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Thursday, October 15th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bickerstaff’s
Private event. Contact me for invitation.
Saturday, October 17th ~ Kyiv, Ukraine
Бал Всіх Епох (Facebook event)
for the Vintage Dance Community (Facebook community)
Затишний бал “для своїх”, на якому ви зможете зустрітися з давніми знайомими, знайти нових та, звичайно, затанцювати ваші улюблені танці доби бароко, ампіру, вікторіанської епохи та ХХ сторіччя. Де: Київ, Адмірал-Хол. Коли: 17 жовтня 2026 року, субота. Умови участі: безкоштовно, за умови заповнення реєстраційної форми. Дрес-код: бальне чи вечіннє вбрання будь-якого періоду від Середньовіччя до ХХІ сторіччя.
I will not be physically present at this ball but will be attending in spirit!
Wednesdays, November 4th & 18th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
It’s Madison Time! (1960s Line Dancing)
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:00pm. Two-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Does anyone here know how to Madison? Learn the classic “called” line dance developed in Baltimore in the 1960s and danced on American Bandstand and in the film Hairspray. This is an energetic dance with constant movement and some light jumping that is accessible to beginners but will engage experienced line dancers as well. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required. Registration opens mid-August. Note: no class on November 11th due to Veteran’s Day.
Saturday, November 7th ~ New York City
Le Bal Masque des Rêves (Facebook event)
for the New York Historical Costumer Society (Facebook group)(Facebook event)
Late Victorian (bustle/Gilded Age) masquerade ball with live music. This event is SOLD OUT.
Friday-Saturday, November 13-14th ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 22nd Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook page)
5:30pm-midnight. Two formal 1860s dinner & balls, live music, details TBA. Watch here for 2026 information.
Wednesdays, December 2nd & 9th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:00pm. Two-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Let’s dance like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, the Jogger, and, of course, the Saturday Night Fever Dance! This class is great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required. Registration opens mid-August.
Saturday-Sunday, December 12-13th ~ Morristown, NJ
Jolly Old Christmas at Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ
10:00am-3:00pm daily. Informal 1860s dancing to live music as part of a larger Christmas celebration at this historical site. Other attractions include a winter Civil War encampment, blacksmithing and hearth cooking, historic house tours, seasonal crafts, and Santa Claus! $5 per person, at the gate or in advance. Ticket sales open later in 2026.
Saturday, December 12th ~ HOLD for Austen/Bordentown, NJ
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2027
Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13th ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL RSA CONFERENCE / EARLY DANCE WORKING GROUP
Saturday, April 3rd ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL BRIDGERTON BALL
Tuesday-Wednesday, April 20th-21st ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL OXFORD DANCE SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, April 24th ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL PENNSYLVANIA BALL AND/OR NEFFA
Saturday, May 1st ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL RR WEEKEND
Thursday-Sunday, July 8-11 ~ Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ~ TENTATIVE
Known World Music & Dance Symposium (Society for Creative Anachronism)
Event is definite; my attendance is still TBD. Registration opens September 1, 2026.
Friday-Saturday, November 19-20th ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 23nd Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook page)
5:30pm-midnight. Two formal 1860s dinner & balls, live music, details TBA. Watch here for 2027 information after the 2026 events are over.
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2028
Dates TBA ~ Racine, Wisconsin (Chicago area)
Lies & Liability (LARP) for Grimmoire Productions
I hope to return as dance mistress for the fourth run of this Regency mega-LARP!
June 19th-22nd ~ Gothenberg, Sweden ~ HOLD FOR NOFOD CONFERENCE
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TBD
Dates TBA ~ Kyiv, Ukraine
Fifth Vintage Dance Exchange for Kyiv’s Vintage Dance Community
Three-day dance festival with balls and classes, exact dates TBD pending outcome of war.
Below is a list of upcoming events at which I will be teaching, calling, or DJing. Links and details are updated as they get closer, and I regularly add new events and classes.
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I am currently based in the USA (Connecticut) and expect to continue living here indefinitely. I am happy to travel for events, classes, and DJing. I am also still doing the occasional online class or lecture. Russia-based events and classes are unlikely for the foreseeable future. I make trips to Europe, however, and am happy to try to coordinate to share the travel costs among different groups on those trips.
Time zones for online events are wherever the event is based. Please check carefully and adjust to match your own time zone.
Note: events and classes marked private are just that. They are included to head off inquiries about availability on those dates.
Please email me directly if you are interested in hosting an event or workshop or in private videoconference lessons or lectures for yourself or a group.
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Sunday, January 4th ~ Wethersfield, Connecticut
Mostly Waltz Hartford (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
2:30-5:30pm. Social dancing, 2/3 waltz and 1/3 other, to live music by The Vox Hunters. I will be teaching a beginner-friendly lesson on my waltz mixer, “Buvay Marichko!” / “Masha Poka!” from 2:30-3:00 and calling it at after the band break. $15 admission, cash at the door.
Tuesday, January 6th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Sunday, January 11th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton: Maybe Mozart? class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series. No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Wednesday, January 21st ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:15-9:15pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Flat, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25th ~ Decatur, Georgia (Atlanta area)
Regency workshops & soirée for Atlanta Historic Dance (Facebook page)(Facebook event)
2:00-5:30pm Saturday afternoon workshop: Regency waltz and sauteuse, the Caledonians quadrille, and possibly some fun French dances; intermediate to advanced level
5:00-8:00pm Sunday evening Regency Soirée costumed evening party, recorded music; mixed level – some beginner-friendly dances
Adults $50 for weekend, $20 workshop-only, student discounts available, early bird discount if you register by 12/30/25. Registration page.
Monday-Thursday, January 24-28th ~ Athens, Georgia
Events at University of Georgia; details TBA.
Sunday, February 1st ~ Wethersfield, Connecticut
Mostly Waltz Hartford (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
2:30-5:30pm. Social dancing, 2/3 waltz and 1/3 other, to live music by Larry Unger and Catherine Miller. I will be teaching a beginner lesson on rotary waltz from 2:30-3:00pm and calling the slimmed-down version of my waltz mixer, “Buvay Marichko!” / “Masha Poka!” after the band break. $15 admission, cash at the door.
Wednesday February 4th ~ Surbiton, England (London area)
Mrs. Bennet’s Ballroom
8:00-10:00pm. Regency dance class. Details TBA.
Thursday, February 5th ~ London, England
Come Fill Your Dance Card at University College London
6:00-8:00pm. Special event in conjunction with UCL Special Collections and the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies. I will be teaching beginner-friendly dances found on a 1909 dance card in the papers of Rabbi Moses Gaster at the University College London, the first English university to admit Jewish students, in conjunction with short talks by Dr. Sonia Gollance, an expert on Jewish social dance, and librarian Vanessa Freedman, who will discuss the Gater papers. There will be live music by Tom & Julia Barnes of Eclectic Regency. (Note that this is not a Regency event – the dances are 1909, not 1809!) This is a FREE event, but numbers are very limited – register here to reserve your place!
Sunday, February 15th ~ Utrecht, Netherlands
Regency Dansles
13:00-16:00. A workshop on a miscellany of fun dances from the age of Jane Austen and Napoleon! No specific experience required, just basic dance experience. €30 per person, €15 for students. Teaching language is English. Details & pre-registration here.
Wednesdays, February 18th & 25th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:30pm. Two-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Dearest Gentle Reader…you are cordially invited to learn dances from the fabulous Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte TV series. We’ll do couple dances to the music from the show and get ready for a Bridgerton ball! Beginner friendly – no previous experience needed, no partner required. Flat, leather-soled shoes suggested; no spike heels please! Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required – register at the Adult Education website. Registration fee $32.00. FEBRUARY 25th CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW – MAKEUP CLASS TUESDAY, MARCH 24th.
Sunday, February 22nd ~ Middletown, ConnecticutDances of Bridgerton class CANCELED DUE TO SNOWat Vinnie’s Jump & Jive2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series. No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal (pre-reg opening soon) or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Saturday, February 28th ~ Groton, Massachusetts
“Mrs. Henderson: A Dance Mistress in Victorian London” for The Footwork & Frolick Society. (Event webpage) (Facebook event)
Lecture on the life and accomplishments of an important Victorian dance teacher and author, plus tea! Details TBA – watch event webpage for more information.
Monday, March 2nd ~ Lowell, Massachusetts
Beyond the Conga Line: the original Conga fad from the social dance floor to Hollywood! Lecture for University of Massachusetts Lowell – LIRA.
10:00am-12:00pm. Lecture and a little bit of participatory dancing.
Tuesday, March 3rd ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Wednesdays, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:00pm. Four-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Let’s dance like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! This class is great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required – register at the Adult Education website. Registration fee $49.00 for series.
Sunday, March 8th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing! (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive, 635 Main Street, Middletown, CT
2:00-4:00pm. Let’s party like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! Great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Hilarious 1970s clothing encouraged! $10/person cash at the door.
Tuesday, March 10th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:00-9:00pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Flat, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Sunday, March 22nd ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton: Before the Ball class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series in preparation for the Bridgerton Masquerade Ball on March 28th! Featuring new dances from Season Four! No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Tuesday, March 24th ~ New Britain, Connecticut
Historical dance workshop at Central Connecticut State University
11:30am-1:30pm. Guest-teaching for a dance history class. Enrolled students only.
Tuesday, March 24th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton Class Series MAKEUP CLASS (from February 25th)
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:30pm. Makeup class for snow cancel in February. Registered class members only.
Saturday, March 28th ~ Hamden, Connecticut (New Haven area)
Masks & Mischief: A Bridgerton Masquerade (Facebook event)
8:00-11:00pm plus afternoon workshop. Full formal ball with live music, costumes, refreshments, etc., featuring dances in the style of the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television shows, including from Season Four!
Sunday, April 12th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Dances of Bridgerton: Season 4 Spotlight class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Learn dances from the Bridgerton series, focusing on the new dances from Season Four! No partner required, no experience needed. $15 per person in advance via Paypal or $18 per person cash only at the door. Advance registration opens March 29th.
Wednesday, April 22nd ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:15-9:15pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Read more about this class here. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door. Discount price for this and the June 3rd class together: $27 per person in advance or $33 in cash at the first class.
Friday-Sunday, April 24-26th ~ Marlborough, Massachusetts (Boston area)
New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
Full weekend folk festival with dozens of music and dance sessions of all sorts. The Festival schedule is up and tickets are on sale now at the website! I will be teaching three sessions, each with a different band for live music:
Saturday, 1:00-1:50pm: Jane Austen’s Squares [cotillions] with The Mad Katters
Sunday, 12:00-12:50pm: Dances of Bridgerton with The Masquerade Trio
Sunday, 2:00-3:00pm: Cross-Step Waltz 101 with Confluence (leading directly into a waltz session)
Wednesdays, April 29th, May 13th, May 20th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing Class Series
for Hamden/North Haven Adult Education
6:30-8:00pm. Three-class series for the Adult Education Enrichment Program. Let’s dance like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! This class is great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Limited to 16 people and pre-registration required – register at the Adult Education website. Registration fee $36.00 for series. Class is full, with a waitlist.
Saturday, May 2 ~ Old Westbury, Long Island, NY
Regency Romance Weekend at Old Westbury Gardens
A full weekend of Regency activities at this beautiful estate. Costume encouraged! Gardens admission is $22 per person. There are many activities both days, some of which are separately ticketed. My dance classes (Saturday only!) are $5 each. The OWG website is VERY MISLEADING – the $27 price there is Gardens admissions plus the dance class. Call the Gardens directly at 516-333-0048 ext. 301 to register for the dance classes at the proper $5 rate for each class. These sessions will include brief (very brief!) slideshows followed by dance instruction :
12:00-1:00pm – Dances of Bridgerton
3:00-4:00pm – Jane Austen Dancing
Sunday, May 3rd ~ Wethersfield, Connecticut
Mostly Waltz Hartford (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
2:30-5:30pm. Social dancing, 2/3 waltz and 1/3 other, to live music by Bill Matthiesen and Liz Stell of Spare Parts. I will be doing a demo/lesson on different forms of waltz (rotary, box step, cross-step) and teaching a slimmed-down version of my waltz mixer, “Buvay Marichko!” / “Masha Poka!” from 2:30-3:00pm and teaching the mixer after the band break. $15 admission, cash at the door.
Friday-Sunday, May 8-10th ~ Racine, Wisconsin (Chicago area)
Lies & Liability (LARP) for Grimmoire Productions
The Regency mega-LARP Lies & Liability is back! I’ll be returning as dance mistress for the third time. This event is sold out, but there might be last-minute cancellations.
Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17 ~ Concord, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Boston Waltz Weekend for Mostly Waltz for Boston (Facebook event)
A day and a half of cross-step and other waltz workshops, including cross-step/box-step mashups, tips for high-speed waltz, and even a bit of Bridgerton waltz. Solid cross-step waltz skills needed, particularly for Sunday. Registration for individual classes or the full weekend is open on the Mostly Waltz for Boston website! Pre-reg rates end May 12th; at-the-door rates after that. The workshops are followed on Sunday afternoon by the (separate) end-of-the-season Mostly Waltz party (Facebook event) with live music and three hours of social dancing.
Tuesday, May 19th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Sunday, May 24th ~ North Haven, Connecticut
Disco Line Dancing! (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive, 635 Main Street, Middletown, CT
2:00-4:00pm. Let’s party like it’s 1978! Come learn the great line dances of the disco era and dance to fabulous disco music! Learn the Bus Stop, the New Yorker, Hot Chocolate, and of course the Saturday Night Fever Dance! Great fun and great exercise. No previous experience needed and no partner required. Hilarious 1970s clothing encouraged! $10/person cash at the door.
Friday-Sunday, May 29-31~ Tallahassee, Florida
Time Travel into Florida 1776 Festival for Theater with a Mission (Facebook event)
Weekend of celebratory events for adults and children at the Goodwood Museum & Gardens. I will be leading a dance workshop, a ball, and a family dance. This is a FREE weekend event but pre-registration is needed. Pre-register here.
Wednesday, June 3rd ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:15-9:15pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Read more about this class here. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door. Discount price for this and the April 22nd class together: $27 per person in advance or $33 in cash at the April class.
Saturday, June 6th ~ Bordentown, New Jersey
Austen’s Shelf Grand Opening Celebration
3:00-4:30pm. Brief talk and dance class comparing real Jane Austen era and Bridgerton style dancing in celebration of the opening of a Jane Austen-inspired bookstore! $20/person for the class; details of the overall event here.
Friday, June 12th ~ Palo Alto, California (Bay Area)
“Unexpected Regency!” Dance Workshop
for the Bay Area English Regency Society (BAERS) (Facebook group) (Facebook event)
Join BAERS for a workshop in the odd and unexpected in dances of the 1790-1830 extended Regency period! Though rarely done today, the social dances of the early 19th century included oddities such as a polonaise-mescolanze, a group allemande, and a nine-person reel, as well as game-like elements such as cutting in, lifting one’s partner, and dancing around pleasingly-posed couples. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes strongly recommended; no high heels! $15/person in advance (Paypal), $20 at door. Pre-register here; please note that the payment is for the BAERS workshop. PDF flyer to share.
Saturday-Sunday, June 14th-21st ~ Los Gatos, California (Bay Area)
Hey Days: the Bay Area Country Dance Society English Dance & Music Week
(Facebook event)
I will be teaching classes in Early American Dance (late 18th century country dances and cotillions) and Dance Reconstruction and doing a bit of calling as part of the fantastic staff of callers, musicians, and more! Full details about the week and registration information at the BACDS website.
Tuesday-Friday, June 23rd-26th ~ Reykjavík, Iceland
17th NOFOD Conference: Centre & Periphery: Dance, Identity & the Politics of Place
I will be presenting a paper on dance pedagogy for late 19th century American couple dance on Thursday afternoon and leading a very tiny bit of social dancing after the conference dinner Wednesday night. The full programme is online here. Conference registration is now closed.
Monday, June 29th ~ Dublin, Ireland
A 300th Anniversay Dance (Neal celebration) for The Irish Fling (Facebook event)
7:00-9:00pm. St Finian’s Church Hall, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. Enjoy country dances published in Dublin in 1726 at a 300th anniversary workshop celebrating the publication of John & William Neal’s A Choice Collection of Country Dances, the first collection of country dances printed in Ireland! No previous experience is required, and no partner is needed. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes will be easiest to dance in (please avoid heels). Teens may participate if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets €20/adult, €10/teen through Eventbrite. Update 6/23/26: the workshop is sold out, but there is a waitlist – contact the organizer directly via the Eventbrite page to be added.
Tuesday, July 14th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Sunday, July 19th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
1870s Dance Workshop / Centennial Ball Prep Class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive
2:00-4:00pm. Couple & set dances from the late nineteenth century in preparation for the Centennial Ball 1776/1876 on July 25th. You need not be attending the ball to take the class. $15 per person in advance. Advance tickets available (with or without ball tickets) at the ball website.
Saturday, July 25th ~ Hamden, Connecticut
A Centennial Ball 1776/1876
Formal evening ball of the late nineteenth century in the style of the Centennial Balls held in 1876! Live music by Spare Parts. 1870s or Colonial/Revolutionary War costume encouraged; modern formal also fine! $50/person includes evening ball, afternoon workshop, light refreshments, souvenir ball card. Ball attendance is limited to 50 people. Optional additional prep class on July 19th (see above) for $15. Ticket sales for class and ball are now open!
Wednesday, July 29th ~ Middletown, Connecticut
Jane Austen Dancing class (Facebook event)
at Vinnie’s Jump & Jive (Vinnie’s class page)
7:15-9:15pm. Learn how Jane danced – for real! Steps, figures, dances, and how balls were conducted! No partner required, no experience needed. Costume welcome but not required. This is an energetic form of dance with hopping, jumping, and other lively movements. Read more about this class here. Flat, flexible, leather-soled shoes recommended – absolutely no high heels! $15 per person in advance via Paypal at the class webpage or $18 per person cash only at the door.
Thursday-Saturday July 30th-August 1st ~ HOLD FOR RFW ONLINE CONFERENCE
Tuesday-Friday August 11-14th ~ HOLD FOR FAMILY
Sunday, August 16th ~ Middlefield, Connecticut
A Bridgerton Brunch Experience at Lyman Orchards (Facebook event)
10:00am and 12:00pm seatings. Enjoy a delightful outdoor brunch at Lyman Orchards with Bridgerton dancing! No experience or partner needed – all dances will be taught. Menu includes quiche, homemade scones, a variety of teas, and Lyman Orchards apple cider. Regency/Bridgerton costume highly encouraged! $36/person. Register at the Lyman website.
Sunday, August 23rd ~ Culver City, California (Los Angeles Area)
Culver City English Country Dance
2:30-5:30pm. I will be calling modern-style English country dancing with live music by Briana Bandy, Cheryl Lopez, and Bob Altman. Beginner-friendly, no partner required. Bring snacks to share! $20/person or pay what you can. Pre-registration is requested but not required; pre-register here. Please ask direct questions to Culver City ECD.
Saturday, September 12th ~ Elgin, Illinois (Chicago area)
Lies & Liability: A Summer Ball for Grimmoire Productions
2:00-6:00pm. A LARP-lite Regency ball! Pick a character name and add only as much role-playing as you like! Beautiful venue with scenic outdoor areas if you need a break from dancing. Light refreshments. Professional photography available. Dress is Regency or modern formal/sharp – see the event page for details. Tickets $60 through July 1st, then $75. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday, September 13th ~ Chicago area
Cross-Step Waltz Workshop
6:00-10:00pm. Details TBA.
Sunday, October 4th ~ HOLD FOR WALTZ WORKSHOP – CT
Friday-Sunday October 9th-11th ~ HOLD FOR POSSIBLE TRAVEL
Tuesday, October 13th ~ Somerville, Massachusetts (Boston area)
Bluesy Tuesy (Facebook page) (Facebook group)
7:30-10:00pm (plus). Bluesy Tuesy at the NESFA Clubhouse library in Somerville! Lesson (not me – I don’t teach blues!) from 7:30-8:30, then I will be DJing blues from 8:30 until at least 10:00, possibly longer if the dance floor is full! Indoors with air cleaners going; masks optional. Sliding scale donation, $5 to $25. Volunteers get free admission! Directions are at the NESFA Clubhouse page.
Saturday, November 7th ~ New York City
Le Bal Masque des Rêves (Facebook event)
for the New York Historical Costumer Society (Facebook group)(Facebook event)
Late Victorian (bustle/Gilded Age) masquerade ball with live music. This event is SOLD OUT.
Friday-Saturday, November 13-14th ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 22nd Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook page)
5:30pm-midnight. Two formal 1860s dinner & balls, live music, details TBA. Watch here for 2026 information.
Saturday-Sunday, December 12-13th ~ Morristown, NJ
Jolly Old Christmas at Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ
10:00am-3:00pm daily. Informal 1860s dancing to live music as part of a larger Christmas celebration at this historical site. Other attractions include a winter Civil War encampment, blacksmithing and hearth cooking, historic house tours, seasonal crafts, and Santa Claus! $5 per person, at the gate or in advance. Ticket sales open later in 2026.
Saturday, December 12th ~ HOLD for Austen/Bordentown, NJ
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2027
Wednesday-Friday, January 6-8th ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL BSECS
Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13th ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL RSA CONFERENCE / EARLY DANCE WORKING GROUP
Saturday, April 3rd ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL BRIDGERTON BALL
Tuesday-Wednesday, April 20th-21st ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL OXFORD DANCE SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, April 24th ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL PENNSYLVANIA BALL AND/OR NEFFA
Saturday, May 1st ~ HOLD FOR POTENTIAL RR WEEKEND
Thursday-Sunday, July 8-11 ~ Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ~ TENTATIVE
Known World Music & Dance Symposium (Society for Creative Anachronism)
Event is definite; my attendance is still TBD. Registration opens September 1, 2026.
Friday-Saturday, November 19-20th ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The 23nd Annual Remembrance Day Dinner & Ball (Facebook page)
5:30pm-midnight. Two formal 1860s dinner & balls, live music, details TBA. Watch here for 2027 information after the 2026 events are over.
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2028
Dates TBA ~ Racine, Wisconsin (Chicago area)
Lies & Liability (LARP) for Grimmoire Productions
I hope to return as dance mistress for the fourth run of this Regency mega-LARP!
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TBD
Dates TBA ~ Kyiv, Ukraine
Fifth Vintage Dance Exchange for Kyiv’s Vintage Dance Community
Three-day dance festival with balls and classes, exact dates TBD pending outcome of war.