On Saturday evening, January 4, 2014, PEERS presents A Victorian 12th Night Ball (The Dickens Fair Reunion Ball) at the beautiful Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. After a vintage dance lesson at 7pm, Bangers & Mash plays an evening of Victorian ballroom dance music and English country dances (which will be briefly taught). Event includes a no-host bar, a light snack buffet, and performances by the Peerless Music Hall and Mr. Charles Dickens himself. Victorian costume from Dickens' literary heyday (circa 1837-1870) or modern evening dress is admired, but not required. Tickets are $15 (by December 28); $20 at the door. For information, please call (510) 522-1731, email [email protected] or see our website at http://www.peersdance.org/12th2014.html
Full Description:
A VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
(The Dickens Fair Reunion Ball)
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom
100 N. Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Doors Open: 6:45 pm
Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm
Formal Dancing Begins: 8:00 pm
Advance Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by December 28, 2013)
Tickets at the door: $20.00
Band: Bangers & Mash
http://www.peersdance.org/12th2014.html
Dance, sing, and play at the season’s loveliest old-fashioned holiday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Bangers and Mash, the Bay Area’s most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, the Lancers, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called and partners are not required. Indeed, introductions to partners will be cheerfully provided!
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens’ literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. Ladies, if you’re wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Intermission entertainment includes an interactive performance by the Peerless Music Hall and a special performance by our guest of honour, Mr. Charles Dickens. As usual, there will be other special guests at the ball, including a number of Mr. Dickens' most popular characters.
To sustain us through this vigorous evening of dancing, punch and a light Old English snack buffet will be served (As usual, your potluck contributions to Mrs. Fezziwig’s kitchen are very welcome).
If you have any questions or need more information, please email [email protected] or call (510) 522-1731 or see our website at https://www.peersdance.org
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Full Description:
A VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
(The Dickens Fair Reunion Ball)
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom
100 N. Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Doors Open: 6:45 pm
Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm
Formal Dancing Begins: 8:00 pm
Advance Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by December 28, 2013)
Tickets at the door: $20.00
Band: Bangers & Mash
http://www.peersdance.org/12th2014.html
Dance, sing, and play at the season’s loveliest old-fashioned holiday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Bangers and Mash, the Bay Area’s most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, the Lancers, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called and partners are not required. Indeed, introductions to partners will be cheerfully provided!
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens’ literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. Ladies, if you’re wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Intermission entertainment includes an interactive performance by the Peerless Music Hall and a special performance by our guest of honour, Mr. Charles Dickens. As usual, there will be other special guests at the ball, including a number of Mr. Dickens' most popular characters.
To sustain us through this vigorous evening of dancing, punch and a light Old English snack buffet will be served (As usual, your potluck contributions to Mrs. Fezziwig’s kitchen are very welcome).
If you have any questions or need more information, please email [email protected] or call (510) 522-1731 or see our website at https://www.peersdance.org
On Saturday evening, January 4, 2014, PEERS presents A Victorian 12th Night Ball (The Dickens Fair Reunion Ball) at the beautiful Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. After a vintage dance lesson at 7pm, Bangers & Mash plays an evening of Victorian ballroom dance music and English country dances (which will be briefly taught). Event includes a no-host bar, a light snack buffet, and performances by the Peerless Music Hall and Mr. Charles Dickens himself. Victorian costume from Dickens' literary heyday (circa 1837-1870) or modern evening dress is admired, but not required. Tickets are $15 (by December 28); $20 at the door. For information, please call (510) 522-1731, email [email protected] or see our website at http://www.peersdance.org/12th2014.html
Full Description:
A VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
(The Dickens Fair Reunion Ball)
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom
100 N. Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Doors Open: 6:45 pm
Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm
Formal Dancing Begins: 8:00 pm
Advance Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by December 28, 2013)
Tickets at the door: $20.00
Band: Bangers & Mash
http://www.peersdance.org/12th2014.html
Dance, sing, and play at the season’s loveliest old-fashioned holiday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Bangers and Mash, the Bay Area’s most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, the Lancers, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called and partners are not required. Indeed, introductions to partners will be cheerfully provided!
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens’ literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. Ladies, if you’re wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Intermission entertainment includes an interactive performance by the Peerless Music Hall and a special performance by our guest of honour, Mr. Charles Dickens. As usual, there will be other special guests at the ball, including a number of Mr. Dickens' most popular characters.
To sustain us through this vigorous evening of dancing, punch and a light Old English snack buffet will be served (As usual, your potluck contributions to Mrs. Fezziwig’s kitchen are very welcome).
If you have any questions or need more information, please email [email protected] or call (510) 522-1731 or see our website at https://www.peersdance.org
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Full Description:
A VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
(The Dickens Fair Reunion Ball)
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom
100 N. Ellsworth Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
Doors Open: 6:45 pm
Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm
Formal Dancing Begins: 8:00 pm
Advance Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by December 28, 2013)
Tickets at the door: $20.00
Band: Bangers & Mash
http://www.peersdance.org/12th2014.html
Dance, sing, and play at the season’s loveliest old-fashioned holiday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Bangers and Mash, the Bay Area’s most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, the Lancers, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called and partners are not required. Indeed, introductions to partners will be cheerfully provided!
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens’ literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. Ladies, if you’re wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Intermission entertainment includes an interactive performance by the Peerless Music Hall and a special performance by our guest of honour, Mr. Charles Dickens. As usual, there will be other special guests at the ball, including a number of Mr. Dickens' most popular characters.
To sustain us through this vigorous evening of dancing, punch and a light Old English snack buffet will be served (As usual, your potluck contributions to Mrs. Fezziwig’s kitchen are very welcome).
If you have any questions or need more information, please email [email protected] or call (510) 522-1731 or see our website at https://www.peersdance.org
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Alameda Elks Lodge
2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
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