MUSIC FOR THE GRAND MARCH TO START OFF THE BALL: 'THE ROYAL MARCH"
TO SCHEDULE VICTORIAN DANCE DEMO's FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION,
SEE "CONTACT US" TAB ABOVE OR CALL---Mike: 716-634-7594
Next Meeting: Thurs. Oct. 28th, 2021
Our meeting host (BNHV) COVID guidelines at this time require us and all their visitors to wear masks at all times during our meetings.
Please also bring a pair of gloves you might use for Victorian dance to wear while we practice our dances.
Our new meeting schedule is:
WHEN: 4th Thursdays of the month
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
WHERE: Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (Shaw Museum Bldg. /Main Bldg.)
BNHV
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, N.Y. 14228
*VFW SITE MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD. STAY TUNED !
NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED: Feel free to attend our meetings at anytime
to discover the fun, grace and the social
experience of Victorian Era dancing. Please
explore our website for taste of what Victorian
dance is all about ! Remember masks and gloves.
--------------- BALL NEWS ---------------
Saturday, November 13th, 2021
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
We are excited to announce that our 11/13/2021 22nd Annual Victorian Ball will be modeled after the UNION BALL, Abraham Lincoln's 1st Inaugural Ball on March 4th, 1861. This 1860's Era Victorian Ball is open to all local and out of town vintage dancers, Civil War Reenactors and "civilians". Ball will include a same day Pre-Ball workshop to learn or review the dances on the Ball dance card, a wonderful buffet dinner, vintage live music by the Irish Volunteers Civil War Band, guidance in doing the dances by our guest dance master Bob Nicholson out of Syracuse, N.Y. and an evening of 1860's Era social dance similar to what appeared on the Union Ball dance card. The Union Ball theme will be woven into the evening throughout !
PEN & INK DRAWING OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S FIRST INAUGURAL BALL, THE "UNION BALL", MARCH 4, 1861.
DANCE CARD FROM THE "UNION BALL", ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S 1ST INAUGURAL BALL
Below are event summary, ball registration, table assignment request, hotel registration, COVID considerations and local attraction forms for you to download as you register for the Ball ! Directions as to where registration forms are to be mailed are included. Questions to Mike at mikevictordd5@aol.com or 716-634-7594.
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SEE YOU-TUBE VIDEO BELOW FOR VIDEO CLIPS OF THE MARTHA QUADRILLE, FIGURES 1-4 DONE AT THE UNION BALL IN 1861. THE MARTHA QUADRILLE, FIGURE #1 WILL BE ON THE DANCE CARD FOR OUR BALL ON NOVEMBER 13TH.
Step Back in TimeThe Amherst Victorian Dance Society learns and practices dances popular during the reign of Queen Victoria. The focus is on 1837 to 1901 and includes dances such as the Grand March, Waltzes, Quadrilles, the Schottische, Reels, Two Step, Polkas, Gallops and many more couple and group 19th century social dances. Members also learn about the customs and manners, dress, music and history of the Victorian Era. In addition to our twice a month instructional meetings lead by our dance master, the Society is available to give Victorian Dance demonstrations. We would be honored to put on a dance demonstration at your next event. Use the Contact page to get in touch with us and book a demonstration.
The Society also sponsors an annual Victorian Ball with live period music, pre-Ball workshop to learn the dances on the dance card for the Ball and the leadership of a skilled dance master throughout the workshop and the Ball itself. Use the Contact page to get in touch with us if you wish to attend the Ball. The Ball is usually held the Saturday of Veterans Day weekend. New members are welcomed at all times ! Couples, singles and families are invited to join. Come and try us out for up to three meetings before joining and see what fun we have dancing and socializing with a Victorian flare ! |
See SPARE PARTS link under "Resources"
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2018 Twentieth Annual Victorian Ball: Reel of Eight
Sponsored by the Amherst Victorian Dance Society, a Guild of the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, at Lucarelli's Banquet Center.
Guest Dance Mistress, Cathy Stephens of London , Ontario leads Ball guests in the Eightsome Reel.
Music by Phil Banaszak, Gretchen Banaszak and Laurie Penpraze of "City Fiddle" of Buffalo, N.Y.
Sponsored by the Amherst Victorian Dance Society, a Guild of the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, at Lucarelli's Banquet Center.
Guest Dance Mistress, Cathy Stephens of London , Ontario leads Ball guests in the Eightsome Reel.
Music by Phil Banaszak, Gretchen Banaszak and Laurie Penpraze of "City Fiddle" of Buffalo, N.Y.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
The "Sussex Waltz" by The Spare Parts. See Spare Parts link under "Resources"
Queen Victoria's 1851 Ballgown for the Stuart Ball
Below are scenes from the WNED (PBS) sponsored series "Victoria". See WNED's website link in Resources /Link tabs above.
