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Dance or enjoy the spectacle!Thrill to dances which Jane and her characters enjoyed and other joyful dances of the Regency era. Dance a cotillon - a dance of Jane Austen's youth, a quadrille, country dances including La Boulangere and the popular and vigorous Scotch Reel, so disdained by Mr Darcy.
Divine period music including many Tasmanian pieces, by Van Diemen’s Angels (harp, piano, fiddle and flute)
Dancing Master David "Odd-stockings" Wanless will lead you through an evening of fun and lively dances. Special guests, Historic Dance Delights from Canberra will provide inspiring dance displays. No partner or dancing experience required, though attending one or both workshops earlier in the day would make it even more fun. Dress in something period, dashing or elegant if you can. See https://folktas.org/but-darling-i-have-nothing-to-wear/ for ideas.
$7-24 Book online at: https://events.humanitix.com/derwentregencyfestival26
There are also dance workshops during the day. Note that you are welcome to attend the evening ball whether or not you have attended the workshops.
This event is part of the Derwent Regency Festival, 27th-30th November, 2026: Celebrate the Regency era in style and fun with wonderful live, period music. Events including a Regency evening at Narryna Heritage Museum, dance workshops and a Jane Austen Grand Regency Ball in the fine St James Church Hall in New Town, a Garden Party of country and Maypole dancing, live music, history and delicious period food in the fine garden of historic Runnymede House, and a music and history sail on the majestic tall ship, the Lady Nelson. Four days of fun, food, fine music, dancing and general frivolity. This year we also have a bonus night of historically themed contra dancing on the Monday night. Further details here: https://www.folktas.org/regency
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/derwentregencyfestival26 or at the door if still available. Online bookings preferred. Tickets are available for individual sessions - you are most welcome to come to any or all of the events. Session and discounted weekend tickets are available.
Further details here: https://www.folktas.org/regency
The main festival Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/events/944001788289261
All ages and identities welcome.
Facebook: Dance Folk Tasmania
Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
https://www.folktas.org/regency
[email protected]
6273 2127
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St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town, 462 Elizabeth St, Mount Stuart TAS 7000, Australia, North Hobart
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