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Last updated: 17 apr 2013/bmp
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In Memoriam
Patri J. Pugliese
1950-2007
Please visit the
Patri Memorial
Page.
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Use the calendar links above to jump to the desired date,
Future Events are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Le Bal des Lilas
Saturday, May 11
Canadian granadiers Guards Officers’ Mess
Sponsored by: Margarita Marambio
Immerse yourselves in the 19th Century with your 1860s attire! "Flowers and more flowers" is the theme of this year. Come dance the
most popular dances of the period, including two favorites: The French Quadrille and Fatinitza March. Free workshop the afternoon of the ball, during the
ball dance instruction, refreshments, and surprises. Sprectators welcome! Ball admission $35(US) Pre-Registration proce $30(US)
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For information call Margarita Marambio at 514-276-1136
or email
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1920s Ball
Saturday, July 27
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
Save the date for a Prohibition Era Speakeasy Ball. Full details will be available shortly.
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Registration will open soon
For answers to your questions phone: (617) 819-4283,
or email
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Nahant Victorian Weekend
An Evening in Vienna, A 19th Century Summer Ball
August 10 & 11, 2013
Nahant, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: Vintage Victorian, The Nahant Historical Society
and The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
This year’s theme will be An Evening in Vienna, with a
19th Century Ball Saturday Night,
with live music provided
by Spare Parts. Current plans include a dance workshop (3:00 PM), taught by Ben Bishop, to be held the
day of the ball. A few dances will be taught during the Ball
including the Nahant Quadrilles. Spectators welcome! Sunday’s event will be a period tea and
concert with Spare Parts!
Other Period events will be scheduled throughout the weekend.
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Registration is not yet open.
For further information contact Katy Bishop at: e-mail
or (781) 49-WALTZ (781-499-2589)
Visit the ball webpage
for additional information about the event, costuming hints, and places to visit around Nahant!
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Ragtime Ball
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Winsted Elks Lodge
75 High Street, Winsted, CT
Travel back in time when the U.S. entered the Great War by joining us at the
Historic Winsted Elks Lodge, ca. 1912. The hall features a beautiful hardwood dance floor and
original leaded glass windows. Attire of the time period (ca. 1917) encouraged but not required.
Appropriate 21st century clothing is acceptable. Light refreshments will be
served; onsite parking is available. Dance: 8:00-11:00 PM; Doors Open: 7:30 PM; Afternoon Workshop: 2:00-4:00 PM
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For information email Deb Kessler at
To purchase tickets (Cost: $25 prior to September 20th. $30 at the door.) mail your information to Deborah Kessler, 272 Gilbert Avenue,
Winsted, CT 06098, POSTMARKED BEFORE September 20, 2013, or contact Deborah at the email
address above. Tickets will be held at the door.
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Regency Ball
Saturday, October 5
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
Save the date for a Regency Ball. Full details will be available shortly.
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Registration is not yet open for this event
For answers to your questions phone: (617) 819-4283,
or email
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Civil War Intensive Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11
Holliston Town Hall, Holliston, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
Save the date for a Weekend of Civil War era dance classes and special events. Full details will be posted as they become available.
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Registration is not yet open for this event
For answers to your questions phone: (617) 819-4283,
or email
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Victorian Winter Holiday Ball
Saturday, December 7, 2013, 8 pm
Keeney Memorial Hall, 150 Main St., Wethersfield, Connecticut
Sponsored by: Moments in Time and the Vintage Dance Society
Precepted by Marc Casslar, the ball will feature live music by the New River
Dance Orchestra. Formal, period or military attire is encouraged. Registration will be allowed at the door only if space is available; pre-registration is strongly urged.
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Registration is not yet open for this event
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Fezziwig’s Ball
December 2012
Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
The Date for this Ball will be confirmed shortly
You are Cordially Invited to Attend Fezziwig’s Ball, an unforgettable Evening of
Dance and Merriment from the Era of Dickens. Much of the program will consist of set dances which will be
taught during the evening. These will include such Victorian favorites as Pop Goes the Weasel, other easy
contradances and simple quadrilles, as well as Sir Roger de Coverly, an English version of the Virginia Reel.
Interspersed with these will be elegant couple dances such as the waltz and polka.
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Registration is not yet open for this event
For answers to your questions phone: (617) 819-4283, or email
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Regency Ball
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
Travel back through time to the romantic Regency
Era and enjoy an evening of live music, dancing, and refreshments. All ages and
experience levels welcome,
with many dances taught throughout the evening. Come dressed in period costume, or
in modern evening dress.
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Registration is not yet open for this event
For answers to your questions phone: (617) 819-4283,
or email
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Returning Heroes Ball
March 2014
Holliston Town Hall, Holliston, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
The War is over and it is time for those who fought so bravely on both sides to engage in more
social and peaceful pursuits. Join us for an evening of contra-dances, quadrilles, waltzes and polkas taught and
directed by Barbara Pugliese to the live music of Spare Parts. Civil War period dress (day or evening, civilian or military) is required for
this event. Contact us for assistance if you wish to attend but lack proper dress. Feel free to consult our 1860s Costume Hints page for information on
period dress.
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Registration is not yet open for this event
For more information phone (617) 819-4283 or email
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Intensive Dance Weekend
April 12-13, 2014
Salem, Massachusetts
Join the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers for an Intensive Dance weekend. Full details, theme and schedule will be posted shortly.
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Registration is not yet open for this event
For more information phone (617) 819-4283 or email
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Other Event Listings
Please see our Related Sites page for listings for dance groups
in other parts of the country and the world
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