Dancing!

I’m a big fan of dancing, and am so glad it’s such a prevalent form of entertainment at mid-century! If you’re interested in learning more about mid-19th century dancing, and even dancing for a good cause, you’ll want to check out The Victorian Dance Ensemble’s website.

Visit the Instruction section for some basic terminology, and a chance to request a completely free PDF historic dance manual.

And be sure to sign up for their email updates. I did, and because I did, I can now sit and writhe in a fit of green jealousy that those in the East have the chance to attend some really cool dancing events in the upcoming months. Not that I’m bitter. But the Rockies don’t have a lot of refined dancing going on!

Here are just three:

• February 26, George Washington Ball in Winchester, Va., to benefit the Old Court House Civil War Museum.

• March 19, 8th Annual Civil War Preservation Ball in Harrisburg, Pa., to benefit the Gettysburg Monuments Project Endowment Trust Fund.

They will also be offering totally free dance classes on 16 January, 13 February, and 6 March at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA.

Dancing plus preservation fundraising, and free lessons: what could be better, really?

Sign up to participate in any or all of these great dancing efforts by contacting them through their website.

And please: do a polka for me!