This looks like such a fun winter activity! If you’re a literary fan and in Salem in February, this should be right up your alley. Details per Vintage Dancers website and the Facebook event for this can be found here.
“Dance like Miss Bennet or Mr. Darcy in an evening of lively country dances and elegant figured waltzes. Expert teaching and prompting from Antonia Pugliese will have everyone enjoying themselves on the dance floor. Enjoy beautiful and tasty refreshments and a chance to socialize and make new friends during the intermission.Our Jane Austen Ball is perfect for beginners. Historically accurate clothing from 1795-1815 will be much admired, but it is not required. Modern evening clothes or thrift store finds that are evocative of the period are also appropriate.
There will not be a stand-alone dance class on the day of the ball, but the dances will be taught throughout the evening. If you’re new to Regency dancing, the best advice you can get is to jump in and try it. The dances will increase in difficulty as the night goes on, building on the easier dances that have already been taught. New dancers are particularly encouraged to start dancing early in the evening.
Remember to bring a change of shoes – snow boots are no good for regency dancing! The best shoe choice would be something comfortable and flat. Sneakers have too much traction, and high heels are not good for this style of movement. Dance shoes are great if you have them.”
This event takes place on February 16, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square Salem, MA 01970. Tickets are available here. Enjoy!! <3
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