Dances will include the lively country dances of the era plus a cotillion, the Boulanger, and Sir Roger de Coverley. No partner is needed and all dances and steps will be taught. All levels of experience are welcome!
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"...he seemed quite struck with Jane as she was going down the
dance. So he inquired who she was, and got
introduced, and asked her
for the two next. Then, the two third he danced with Miss King, and
the two fourth
with Maria Lucas, and the two fifth with Jane again,
and the two sixth with Lizzy, and the Boulanger..."
--
Mrs. Bennet to Mr. Bennet, Pride and Prejudice, Chapter III
Music will be from dance band Spare Parts' beautiful CD, The Regency Ballroom, as
featured in the recent movie Bright Star, and other dance music
of the period. Light refreshments made from recipes in an Austen family cookbook will
be served.
Dress Code: no shorts, no T-shirts. Please bring clean shoes to dance in. Period daytime costume is encouraged and admired but definitely NOT required.
Admission is $8. Students half price!
For more information, please email
Michael Bergman or call him at (617) 230-9572. You can also join us
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share with your friends at events!