Regency

In this anniversary year of ‘Pride and Prejudice’, Jane Austen’s most celebrated novel, why not step back 200 years for a truly memorable experience?

“The prospect of the Netherfield Ball was extremely agreeable to every female of the family. Mrs Bennet chose to consider it as given in compliment to her eldest daughter…Jane pictured to herself a happy evening… Elizabeth thought with pleasure of dancing a great deal…the happiness anticipated by Catherine and Lydia, depended less on any single event…a ball was at any rate a ball.

Lively classes for anyone to attend for fun (not performance). Mainly English dances from 16th to 18th centuries, usually including one complex Playford dance.
Every Sunday afternoon (except Easter break 24-31 March) 1300h-1530h, in Great Hall of Tudor mansion. Free entry to property; £3 requested for expenses.

Regency Dance School - with Dr John Gardiner-Garden
Sociable and fun workshops from 9.15am - 4.30pm learning regency dances with live music from Sally Taylor and Charlotte Fletcher. No experience or partner necessary but smooth, low-heeled shoes desirable. Period costume welcome. Cold drinks and biscuits provided.

Friday 19 April 2013

Everyone is welcome to attend our Jane Austen Cotillion Ball in Canberra, the capital city of Australia, on Sunday 21 April as part of Jane Austen Festival Australia. Tickets are on sale at http://www.janeaustenfestival.com and will sell out, so purchase as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Ball attendees are invited to attend daytime dance workshops in preparation for the ball on Friday and Saturday, and to also attend the Grand Napoleon Ball on Saturday 20 April 2013.

Everyone is welcome to attend our Grand Napoleon Ball in Canberra, the capital city of Australia, on Saturday 20 April as part of Jane Austen Festival Australia. Tickets are on sale at http://www.janeaustenfestival.com and will sell out, so purchase as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Ball attendees are invited to attend daytime dance workshops in preparation for the ball on Friday and Saturday, and then to attend the Jane Austen Cotillion Ball on Sunday 21 April 2013.

Step back in time away from tv, radio and mobile phones to an early 19th Century Australian Caves House. Join in daily morning dance workshop, explore caves, rest or join in costume workshops in the afternoon, and attend costume balls in the evening after dinner. All music for the workshops and balls is provided by professional musicians. This costumed event is open to only 40 participants and tickets are on sale already.