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:

Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Mary Shelley Ball at Holliston Town Hall, Holliston MA

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.

Tickets are on sale now. Register HERE.

For more information see the event page.

Breaking News! We’ve added an optional class before the Mary Shelley Ball. Come early for a quick lesson on some of the Regency dance figures that we will be using during the evening! Class from 6:00 to 6:30pm. Ball begins at 7:00 pm.

 

Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Fezziwig’s Ball at Old Town Hall, Salem MA

Our fan-favorite Christmas ball returns in 2026! Save the date now so you don’t miss out.

Tickets are on sale now. Register HERE.

For more information see the event page.

 

Recent Past Events:

Saturday, August 29, 2026 – Robber Barons Ball at Hamilton Hall, Salem MA – A Gilded Age evening with gliding waltzes and elegant set dances from the 1890s. 

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Step Into the Revolution: A Colonial Dance Night for Everyone at the John F. Kennedy Library, Boston MA

Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

39 Capen Street, Medford, MA 02155
e-mail: query@vintagedancers.org
phone: (781) 350-3399