Shakespeare Ball
2016 marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death; also, during Shakespeare’s lifetime, the first historical record of English Country Dancing was made in Queen Elizabeth's court. Come join us for a delightful evening of dance honoring Shakespeare’s memory and celebrating ECD’s historical advent.
With live music provided by
Betsy Branch, fiddle
Mark Douglass, keyboard
Bill Tomczak, reeds
and professional sound design by Rich Goss
Attire: come as your favorite character from one of Shakespeare's plays, or as someone from the Elizabethan era (1558-1603).
For dancers ages 13 through adult
There will be a beginner's lesson before the ball at 5:30 p.m.
Early bird rates: $20 per person or $55 per family. After April 2nd, $22 per person or $60 per family. Some work scholarships available; contact Laura for details.
Limited to 200 dancers
Please bring a plate of treats to share.
More Information
Visit our Facebook event page for updates and conversation, and our website for the dance list, including instructions and videos of the dances!
Also please note that this will be our final ball until Fall 2016; there will be no summer ball this year.