The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers reconstruct, teach, and perform American ballroom dance of the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. In addition to performing dances of the Revolutionary, Federal, Civil War, Gilded Age, Ragtime and Roaring Twenties Eras, we host public balls, dance classes and multi-day workshops for historical dancers.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Revolutionary Dance and Workshop at Center for the Arts, Chelmsford
Join us for a Sunday afternoon where you can learn the dances that will be done at the Revolutionary Ball in a relaxed setting with live music.
Event page is HERE. Tickets are on sale now.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Revolutionary Ball at Faneuil Hall
This 1770s ball will be held in the iconic Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. What better place to celebrate 250 years of American spirit than in the heart of Boston!
Event page is HERE. Tickets are on sale now.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Mary Shelley Ball at Holliston Town Hall
A spooky ball to celebrate Mary Shelly, her friends, and her literary creations. Transport yourself to 1818 as we dance in the shadow of Frankenstein.
Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Fezziwig’s Ball at Old Town Hall, Salem
Our fan-favorite Christmas ball returns in 2026! Save the date now so you don’t miss out.
Recent Past Events:
October 4, 2025 Vanderbilt Vampire Ball at Holliston Town Hall, Holliston MA. A spooky ball set in the faded elegance of the 1890s.
December 6, 2025 Birthday Ball for Jane Austen at Holliston Town Hall, Holliston MA. Help us celebrate Jane’s 250th birthday with dancing and fun.
December 20, 2025 Fezziwig’s Ball at Old Town Hall, Salem, MA. Our delightful Christmas ball.
We were very happy with our series of classes on Easy Eighteenth Century Dances at the Medford Public Library and our Regency Dance Classes at the Woburn Public Library.
We had a great time at the Revolution Ball at Hamilton Hall in Salem, MA and at the Eighteenth Century Dance Classes we taught there.
The Jane Austen Ball at the Old Town Hall in Salem, MA on April 26, 2025 was a lot of fun.
The Lafayette Ball and Levee 2025 at Hamilton Hall, Salem MA on June 21, 2025 was CVD’s own ball to honor the Marquis de Lafayette’s return to Massachusetts at the end of his tour of America.
CVD participated in a day of commemorations to mark the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette laying the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill Monument on Monday, June 16, 2025. We led dancing at the ball that evening.
Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
39 Capen Street, Medford, MA 02155
e-mail: query@vintagedancers.org
phone: (781) 350-3399