On Saturday, September 7, PEERS presents the Empress of India Ball - an evening in the British Raj - at the San Mateo Masonic Lodge ballroom at 100 North Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo. After a 7pm dance lesson, Bangers & Mash plays an evening of elegant late Victorian dance music, including rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, mixers, set dances, and other Victorian and Neo-Victorian favourites, including "The Blue Danube," "The Congress of Vienna," "Bohemian National Polka," "Lancers," and Sir Roger de Coverley. Late 19th century evening dress (1870-1900), dress uniform, native Indian costume, or modern evening dress is admired but not required. Event includes a special performance of classical Indian dance by the Madhuri Kishore Kuchipudi School. Tickets are $15 (by August 31); $20 at the door. For information, email [email protected] or see http://www.peersdance.org/empress.html
Full Details:
The Empress of India Ball
-An Evening in the British Raj
(Sponsored by the Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom
100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at the corner of Ellsworth & Tilton)
San Mateo, CA 94401
Doors Open: 6:45pm
Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm
Formal Dancing begins at 8:00pm
Band: Bangers & Mash
Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by August 31, 2013)
Tickets at the Door: $20.00
http://www.peersdance.org/empress.html
Join us for an evening in the British Raj - India during the reign of Queen Victoria, now Empress of India.
Bangers & Mash plays an evening of popular 19th century waltzes, mazurka waltzes, polkas, schottisches, reels, and set dances, including the Star of India Lancers. All set dances will be taught and called. For those wishing either an introduction or a brush-up in Victorian ballroom dance, there will be a pre-ball workshop at 7pm. Formal dancing begins at 8.
Suggested costume is late Victorian evening dress, traditional Indian costume, a combination of the two, or dress uniform. This has, traditionally, been one of our most creative costume events, but , as always, modern evening dress is also perfectly appropriate and costumes are admired, but not required.
At intermission there will be a performance of classical Indian dance by the Madhuri Kishore Kuchipudi School. To learn more about this beautiful art form, see the school's website at http://www.madhurikishore.com
A complimentary buffet of Anglo-Indian snacks will be served throughout the evening. Your potluck contributions are greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or need more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email [email protected]
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Full Details:
The Empress of India Ball
-An Evening in the British Raj
(Sponsored by the Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom
100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at the corner of Ellsworth & Tilton)
San Mateo, CA 94401
Doors Open: 6:45pm
Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm
Formal Dancing begins at 8:00pm
Band: Bangers & Mash
Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by August 31, 2013)
Tickets at the Door: $20.00
http://www.peersdance.org/empress.html
Join us for an evening in the British Raj - India during the reign of Queen Victoria, now Empress of India.
Bangers & Mash plays an evening of popular 19th century waltzes, mazurka waltzes, polkas, schottisches, reels, and set dances, including the Star of India Lancers. All set dances will be taught and called. For those wishing either an introduction or a brush-up in Victorian ballroom dance, there will be a pre-ball workshop at 7pm. Formal dancing begins at 8.
Suggested costume is late Victorian evening dress, traditional Indian costume, a combination of the two, or dress uniform. This has, traditionally, been one of our most creative costume events, but , as always, modern evening dress is also perfectly appropriate and costumes are admired, but not required.
At intermission there will be a performance of classical Indian dance by the Madhuri Kishore Kuchipudi School. To learn more about this beautiful art form, see the school's website at http://www.madhurikishore.com
A complimentary buffet of Anglo-Indian snacks will be served throughout the evening. Your potluck contributions are greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or need more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email [email protected]
On Saturday, September 7, PEERS presents the Empress of India Ball - an evening in the British Raj - at the San Mateo Masonic Lodge ballroom at 100 North Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo. After a 7pm dance lesson, Bangers & Mash plays an evening of elegant late Victorian dance music, including rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, mixers, set dances, and other Victorian and Neo-Victorian favourites, including "The Blue Danube," "The Congress of Vienna," "Bohemian National Polka," "Lancers," and Sir Roger de Coverley. Late 19th century evening dress (1870-1900), dress uniform, native Indian costume, or modern evening dress is admired but not required. Event includes a special performance of classical Indian dance by the Madhuri Kishore Kuchipudi School. Tickets are $15 (by August 31); $20 at the door. For information, email [email protected] or see http://www.peersdance.org/empress.html
Full Details:
The Empress of India Ball
-An Evening in the British Raj
(Sponsored by the Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom
100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at the corner of Ellsworth & Tilton)
San Mateo, CA 94401
Doors Open: 6:45pm
Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm
Formal Dancing begins at 8:00pm
Band: Bangers & Mash
Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by August 31, 2013)
Tickets at the Door: $20.00
http://www.peersdance.org/empress.html
Join us for an evening in the British Raj - India during the reign of Queen Victoria, now Empress of India.
Bangers & Mash plays an evening of popular 19th century waltzes, mazurka waltzes, polkas, schottisches, reels, and set dances, including the Star of India Lancers. All set dances will be taught and called. For those wishing either an introduction or a brush-up in Victorian ballroom dance, there will be a pre-ball workshop at 7pm. Formal dancing begins at 8.
Suggested costume is late Victorian evening dress, traditional Indian costume, a combination of the two, or dress uniform. This has, traditionally, been one of our most creative costume events, but , as always, modern evening dress is also perfectly appropriate and costumes are admired, but not required.
At intermission there will be a performance of classical Indian dance by the Madhuri Kishore Kuchipudi School. To learn more about this beautiful art form, see the school's website at http://www.madhurikishore.com
A complimentary buffet of Anglo-Indian snacks will be served throughout the evening. Your potluck contributions are greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or need more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email [email protected]
read more
Full Details:
The Empress of India Ball
-An Evening in the British Raj
(Sponsored by the Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo Ballroom
100 N. Ellsworth Avenue (at the corner of Ellsworth & Tilton)
San Mateo, CA 94401
Doors Open: 6:45pm
Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm
Formal Dancing begins at 8:00pm
Band: Bangers & Mash
Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by August 31, 2013)
Tickets at the Door: $20.00
http://www.peersdance.org/empress.html
Join us for an evening in the British Raj - India during the reign of Queen Victoria, now Empress of India.
Bangers & Mash plays an evening of popular 19th century waltzes, mazurka waltzes, polkas, schottisches, reels, and set dances, including the Star of India Lancers. All set dances will be taught and called. For those wishing either an introduction or a brush-up in Victorian ballroom dance, there will be a pre-ball workshop at 7pm. Formal dancing begins at 8.
Suggested costume is late Victorian evening dress, traditional Indian costume, a combination of the two, or dress uniform. This has, traditionally, been one of our most creative costume events, but , as always, modern evening dress is also perfectly appropriate and costumes are admired, but not required.
At intermission there will be a performance of classical Indian dance by the Madhuri Kishore Kuchipudi School. To learn more about this beautiful art form, see the school's website at http://www.madhurikishore.com
A complimentary buffet of Anglo-Indian snacks will be served throughout the evening. Your potluck contributions are greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or need more information, please call (510) 522-1731 or email [email protected]
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