Ball ticket 25

 Dance the night away in Victorian finery!

We are back in Guildhall, Bath, as the assmebly rooms are closed for refurbishment

 Please read detailed description before purchasing! 

 Please note, the tickets sell out quickly!

 There is a limited number of the Early bird tickets :-)

Pass the night away dancing polkas, waltzes and quadrilles; swanning around in ball gowns and tailcoats, chatting and posing for professional photographs.

The dances will be mostly called and explained by our wonderful Dance Master -Georgia Delve, who proved to be a superb asset in the 2023 and 2024 ball, and the live music will be provided, as before by The Coatsworths.

For those who would like a bit more practice there will be dance workshop earlier in the day ( see  a separate lising). Although the majority of the dances will be called, there will be a few freestyle waltzes, a polka and a gallop for those who want a bit more of dancing freedom.

 No previous dancing experience necessary - though in such a  case the workshop is strongly recommended so that you can relax at the ball.

There will be no catering at the venue -  you are free to bring your own snacks and drinks for a picnic in the break!

Professional digital photos are included in the price - the portraits are taken during the first hour of the ball.

Important notice: 

Ladies, please  remember that long trains are a trip hazard.

If you go for ther train -   flaunt it on the entrance, flowing after you, display it fully for the photos, but for the dancing,  all the people wearing dresses are required to hold their long trains up, or pin them up or bustle them.

It will not only be a historically authentic thing to do (period dancing books  do advise that as well, rather a lot!), but it will be much safer both for you, other people, and your dress.  You will also enjoy the dancing much more not having to  worry constantly about tripping over....  So be fabulous - but safe too...

Just like in the previous  years,  to revive us after the ball, we will be meeting at Pump Rooms for breakfast on Sunday (booking a table advisable - most of us is booking for around 10am). The food is amazing, the building spectacular and  live classical music playing too - a perfect background for a Victorian matinee:-)

 In the previous years we would add more activities before or after the ball - picnics, carriage rides, boating trips - I will keep you posted what the plans involve for next year - since these depend on the weather the decision will be made in the week predeeding the event. rthese are informal activities and not organised by us - you can join or organise  your own.

 All the updates will be posted in the private  facebook group/event  for ticket holders-  the link will be sent out to you on the purchase of the ticket

Additional information:

Dancing 

 We will practice most dances during the workshop, and they will be also explained , and called at the ball  -so  dont worry about your abilities, just join in, most of them are simple and easy to follow. If you have ever danced at a Georgian or a Regeny ball, Victorian is not that much different:-)

Sample programme:

Grand March

Spanish waltz

Polka

 Haste to the Wedding 

The Princess Alice Waltz quadrille

Gallop

  Vienesse Waltz

interval

 Mr.Hart's Lancers

Boston Two step

 Waltz Cotillion

La Tempete

Sir Roger de Coverly

North Downs Waltz

 Vienesse Waltz

Gallop- Flirtation Finale

  T&C

Please note that the tickets are fully refundable in the 14 days from purchase.

If your plans change, you can sell your ticket though the official channel, but you will need to inform me about it an provide details of the new ticket holder before the cut off date - 13th April. After that no changes in the guest names etc are possible alas! Prior Attire reserves the right to refuse the purchase of the tickets. 

 There will be an official waiting list