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Our bi-annual Regency style Ball, with dances mostly from Jane Austen’s time and top notch caller and musicians: Beverly Francis and Alchemy. We’re planning an afternoon Ball practice and evening experienced dance on Saturday, April 26. On Sunday April 27 there is another practice in the morning and the ball in the afternoon, which will be located at the Memorial Art Gallery Ballroom.Preparation: Dancers should have prior experience with English Country dancing and be at least 17 years old. Even though dances at the Ball are walked through and prompted, we strongly encourage dancers to take advantage of our prep sessions, practices, and the Ball instructions & videos provided here. Dancers will give themselves — and their partners — the greatest pleasure if they are already familiar with the afternoon’s program before the Ball. Prior English Country dancing experience is expected for this Ball – it is not intended for first time dancers.
Sunday, April 27
9:00 am: Welcome table opens at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., 14607. Changing rooms are available. Your Ball name tag will give you free admission to the art gallery (a value of $14 – $25), open 11 AM to 5 PM. We will be holding a silent auction featuring some fine items. We will accept cash, check or credit card as payment.
10 am-Noon: Final Ball practice at the MAG Ballroom, led by Beverly Francis with music by Alchemy. Included in the Ball ticket price.
Noon – 1:45: Lunch Break . An optional salad and sandwich buffet lunch will be available at the MAG, costing around $25. We will send lunch information out to registered ticket holders in March. Restaurants are available nearby for those who’d rather eat out. This is also a good time to change into ball attire.
1:45: Minuet demonstration.
2:00 -5:30 pm: The Ball, with beverages throughout and pastries mid-way.
Dress: Regency period attire is encouraged but anything formal or dressy is fine. Lisa Brown of Regency Rentals will again be offering rentals of Regency era costumes by appointment. Contact her at [email protected] to inquire. Lisa’s guides to Regency Ball attire for ladies and gentlemen may also be of interest.
Registration is OPEN: Please visit https://cdrochester.org/events/jane-austen-ball-2025/ to find the registration link and more details.
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Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, 500 University Ave,Rochester, New York, United States
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