Colonial Dance Club of Richmond Virginia

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Colonial Dance Club of Richmond Virginia

Colonial Dance Club of Richmond VirginiaColonial Dance Club of Richmond VirginiaColonial Dance Club of Richmond Virginia
  • Home
  • English Dance
    • English Dance Calendar
    • F.A.Q.s
  • About
  • Renaissance
    • F.A.Q.s
    • Renaissance Calendar
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    • Videos
    • Event Flyers
  • Contact Us
  • More
    • Useful Links
    • Download Files
    • 2024 Jefferson Ball
    • 2024 Workshop
    • Jefferson Ball Nov 2023
    • Workshop Aug 2023
    • Jefferson Ball Nov 2022
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    • Photo
    • Video

The 2024 Jefferson Ball

English Dancers in festive attire.

the jefferson ball

The Richmond dancers cordially invite you to join us for the 2024 Jefferson Ball. Our ball is traditionally is held in early November and is the highlight of our dancing year.  This year we are featuring the splendid live music by Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson, and Paul Oorts.  Our program is a mix of favorites from the early Playford manuscripts, dances popular in the American colonies, and new dances choreographed in the traditional style.  All attendees must pre-register for the ball.

PREPARATION

Those wishing to review the dances are invited to the free review session on the day of the ball at the Belmont ballroom from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.  Brand new dancers should attend class for several months to learn the dances beforehand.  All of our Wednesday sessions in September and October will include some of the ball dances.  

ATTIRE

Formal  attire is requested to help make the evening festive.  Colonial or Regency attire reflect the historic origins of this dance tradition, but are not required.  Suits, kilts, or tuxes for men and evening gowns or party dresses for ladies are also warmly welcomed.  

THE SCHEDULE and PROGRAM

The ball will begin promptly at 6:30 pm with The Minuet, followed by English Country Dances.   The interval provides time to socialize and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts.  The ballroom will be open from 6 to 11 pm.  The country dances are listed in alphabetical order below with an approximate indication of their difficulty (E = easy, M = Moderate, D = Difficult).  The order of dances will be posted in the ballroom.

Barbarini’s Tambourine (E)

Barham Down (D)

The Braes of Dornoch (M)

Come Let’s Be Merry (E)

Cross My Heart (M)

Crystal Spring (M)

Dance of a Lifetime (E)

Dublin Bay (M)

Elephant Stairs (E)

Hyde Park (E)

The Irish Howle (E)

Laisteridge Lane (D)

Lilli Burlero (E)

Mary K (D)

Newcastle (D)

On the Midway (M)

Rural Felicity (M)

St. Martin’s Lane (M)

Ties of Love (E)

Up with Aily (E)


Join us for the Jefferson Ball on November 2nd, 2024

Online Registration

Online registration allows you to reserve your spot at the ball now, and then pay either with a mailed check or a Zelle payment.  You will get a confirmation email with the information you entered, and the ball registrar will email to confirm receipt of your payment. October 30th is the last day to register.

Register online today

Dance Instructions

The PDF file with dance instructions can be downloaded below, and you may also study the dances by watching them on the YouTube playlist.  Please note a correction to the instructions for Cross My Heart, at the end of A2 the first couple is proper and the supporting couples are improper.

Youtube playlist

Ball flyer and mail-in registration

The ball flyer can be downloaded below and printed if you prefer to mail in a paper registration with your check. 


Dance Instructions and Ball flyer

JEFFERSON BALL FLYER 2024 (pdf)Download
Jefferson Ball Dance Instructions 2024 v2 (pdf)Download

Registration Flyer

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