Meeting Dates: 2nd & 4th Saturdays (See full info. below) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Turman Sports Complex, 401 Kyle Weeks Rd., Willis, VA Primarily for adults, teens also welcome Send questions to: awordfitlyspoken@gmail.com
Be sure to visit the page "May I Have This Dance?" as it has information pertaining to upcoming balls. The next ball is Saturday, October 7, 2022.
If you have ever watched the dance scenes in the movies of Pride and Prejudice or Emma, then you have seen glimpses of English country dancing. In the 1700s American colonists were dancing the same ones as being danced in England at the time. The Regency Era corresponds to our Federalist period. The dances share many similarities with the Scottish country dances. Some of the dances are lively and many others are slower and elegant. Most dances are done in longways sets with partner, although it is not necessary to bring a partner as we change partners throughout class so as to include everyone. Dancers should wear comfortable footwear and clothing. These dances are enjoyed worldwide! Dances are taught by a patient and experienced instructor.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Turman Sports Complex, 401 Kyle Weeks Rd., Willis, VA202 However, we have had to make a few changes to our meeting dates as noted below.
To stay abreast of dates and possible changes as well as to receive information on dance events, historical attire, balls, and other related items, sign up for my email list: awordfitlyspoken@gmail.com
May 7th - Colonial Ball at Smithfield on the campus of Virginia Tech (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) May 14 June 11, 25 July 9, 23 Aug. 13, 27
Watch the videos below. They are both "The Hole in the Wall" but the first one is casual and the second one is very practiced and in Regency Era attire.