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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Feb 19, 2008 12:17:37 GMT -5
Care to Dance?Have you ever thought it would be great fun to dance as they do in Jane Austen films ... just as they did in her time? Have you ever wanted to attend a Regency style dance, but do not know where to find them or if you would enjoy this dance form? Then mark your calendar and join us for an afternoon of fun! Introduction to English Country Dancing workshop Sunday - April 6, 2008 - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Midtown Arts Center - 1590 Willamette St. - Eugene Admission $10 per person - includes materials & light refreshment No partner necessary - No experience preferred - All ages welcome Details here: www.oregonregencysociety.com/events.htm
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Apr 5, 2008 17:29:03 GMT -5
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 5, 2008 21:04:57 GMT -5
Very nice write up. Please allow me to offer my sincerest pericombobulations for the publicity.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Apr 7, 2008 12:16:00 GMT -5
The article brought a nice crowd. Thea did a wonderful job teaching too.
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Post by Lady Serendipity on Apr 7, 2008 13:24:57 GMT -5
WOW, I'm glad the article got you some good attention! I thought it was cute, and well-done.
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 7, 2008 22:32:53 GMT -5
I'm making some inquiries locally, trying to resurect the bones of the ECD group that operated within the SCA chapter in town about a decade ago. All the website lists is court dance and a pavane will not help.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Apr 7, 2008 23:40:53 GMT -5
I think your biggest challenge will be to find a dance teacher/caller in your area. You will rustle people up far more easily, trust me.
A cheap ad in the local paper expounding upon Jane Austen, the adaptations and the dancing will bring them in. Flyers at churches, libraries, coffee shops, I'm sure you won't have a problem.
It's the teacher that's the challenge.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Apr 7, 2008 23:43:28 GMT -5
Perhaps these folks can help you:
CDSS ~ Kansas
Lawrence Barn Dance Association Carl Graves, 2819 Alabama St, Lawrence, KS 66046 USA infoqSPLATlawrencebarndance.org 785.841.1256
Newton Contra Dance Association Jennie & Aileen McCune, 414 W 11 St, Newton, KS 67114 USA dance2004jennieqSPLATyahoo.com 316.283.2774 http://www.mid_contraSPLATkansasfolk.org
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 7, 2008 23:52:41 GMT -5
Thank you for the contact info. There is a monthly contra dance that we used to attend. We've gotten so used to dancing in actual time to the music when we perform at our museum, it's a little disconcerting to dance with folks who consider tempo to be merely a suggestion and not a mandate. LOL
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 7, 2008 23:55:34 GMT -5
I think your biggest challenge will be to find a dance teacher/caller in your area. You will rustle people up far more easily, trust me. A cheap ad in the local paper expounding upon Jane Austen, the adaptations and the dancing will bring them in. Flyers at churches, libraries, coffee shops, I'm sure you won't have a problem. It's the teacher that's the challenge. We used to do ECD in the SCA. Once we brush up, we can teach it. We have a lot of cowboys in this area and they always want sidearms. Sigh.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Apr 8, 2008 0:47:53 GMT -5
"Testosterone Spill... Aisle 4, Testosterone Spill... Ailse 4."
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Post by The Major on Apr 8, 2008 5:51:24 GMT -5
What I usually see at most of the dances/Balls I attend at reenactments is a sidearm check table with prominent signage. At these, one will generally find anything from pistols, tomahawks, to sabres on the sidearm table (have you ever seen a group trying to Reel or Contra with the gentlemen all wearing a sabre? It's not a pretty thing to see or do). That has always been enough to get them to remove the sidearm. If needed, it can be politely pointed out where the sidearm check table is.
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 8, 2008 8:37:46 GMT -5
We attended a ball (so-called) where a man in our reel set actually proposed to dance in spurs. I was able to prevail to his better angels on that account but he would retain his pistol and hat. You see why I dubbed this a ball so-called.
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Post by The Major on Apr 8, 2008 8:52:13 GMT -5
We attended a ball (so-called) where a man in our reel set actually proposed to dance in spurs. I was able to prevail to his better angels on that account but he would retain his pistol and hat. You see why I dubbed this a ball so-called. Oh my. Now I have a better understanding of what you are up against. Being in basically the same region with the same types in abundance, I am all too familiar with your dilemma. In Regency or very American Federalist period speak - my, isn't the middling class so gauche Look at it this way, it will make you appreciate 'polite' society that much more
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 8, 2008 9:02:42 GMT -5
Gentility is not to be found in abundance in the part of the world. You would be quite shocked to see purported "gentlemen" doff their coats and dance in their shirtsleeves, in pursuit of comfort and setting propriety at nought! We've repeatedly advised them that shirts were underwear, not to be seen in society. They might as likely attend a modern assembly in their tidy whities.
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Post by The Major on Apr 8, 2008 11:11:15 GMT -5
Gentility is not to be found in abundance in the part of the world. You would be quite shocked to see purported "gentlemen" doff their coats and dance in their shirtsleeves, in pursuit of comfort and setting propriety at nought! We've repeatedly advised them that shirts were underwear, not to be seen in society. They might as likely attend a modern assembly in their tidy whities. How shocking! It is too much for a man go about in his sleeves, in public, with ladies present! This is most vexing. Perhaps one day there can be a ball in your area so we can have real gentlemen to show them what a gentleman is to be. Should that day come, I would love to attend and encourage some of my fellow officers to join me. Shirt sleeves... ::gasp::
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Apr 8, 2008 11:12:24 GMT -5
Major, you are hilarious. Would that you were here in Oregon, I'm sure we'd get along like gangbusters.
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 8, 2008 11:20:22 GMT -5
How shocking! It is too much for a man go about in his sleeves, in public, with ladies present! This is most vexing. Perhaps one day there can be a ball in your area so we can have real gentlemen to show them what a gentleman is to be. Should that day come, I would love to attend and encourage some of my fellow officers to join me. Shirt sleeves... ::gasp:: We should be most pleased to have genuine gentlemen in attendance. One can only hope the local ruffians would be willing to emulate the example set by their betters.
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Post by The Major on Apr 8, 2008 11:26:15 GMT -5
Major, you are hilarious. Would that you were here in Oregon, I'm sure we'd get along like gangbusters. I truly wish I could be in a location with far more polite society. Perhaps one of these days at least a visit would be in order.
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Post by The Major on Apr 8, 2008 11:32:24 GMT -5
We should be most pleased to have genuine gentlemen in attendance. One can only hope the local ruffians would be willing to emulate the example set by their betters. From what you describe, dear madame, "ruffians" I fear is a far too kind of sketch for them But then I would not expect a lady to indignify herself with any less charity. You are, Mrs. Parker, undoubtedly, a kind heart above.
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