August at Arioso is Pride & Prejudice month!
Join us as we step back into the Regency Era
Remember; these are just theme parties. We will not actually be playing croquet or taking a walk.
The parties will run as usual with a bit of period music and dances worked in.
Prices are the same even though it's a theme.
July 30th
Regency dance class will begin. The 5 week course will prepare you for the Grand Ball on August 30th.
Follow this link to register for the classes.
August 2nd - High Tea
Dress for a tea dance (even though it's at night) Be sure to wear your best tea hat for the contest.
August 9th - Games on the Green
Dress for a Regency day playing lawn games and socializing.
August 16th - Promenade
Don't forget your gloves, bonnets and parasols.
August 23rd - Hedge Maze
We will have a "knock off" hedge maze for you to try to find your way through.
August 30th - Grand Ball
Air out you best dress and heat up the hair iron for the classy end of an era.We will have a wider range of period music mixed in so everyone can try out their Regency dances from the Tuesday classes.
During August you are welcome to dress in period style clothing for the parties, but it is not required.
We will be playing our regular party music with a little Regency thrown in for those who are taking the class to have some practice.
As part of our Summer Extravaganza each party will have games and trivia available for extra fun.
If you would like to dress for the theme, but you are not sure what to wear....
Ladies wore long dresses and the empire waistline was the current style. Cotton or linen for walking or day wear, light colored silks for evening so they could be seen in the dim candle light.
Gentlemen were starting to wear "long pants" so don't worry men, you don't have to wear knickers and funny shoes. To give a nod to the era, add a vest and cravat to your usual dress pants and collared shirt.
Ballroom Basics: No experience necessary. We will cover the following: The basic step in 4 0r 5 core social dances - Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba & Swing. How to find a beat in the music, and determine which dance to do when music is playing socially. Basic technique, styling, and partnership to look and feel like a good social dancer.
Bronze I : Review of basic steps plus 2 or 3 new variations in each dance. Continued work on partnership, frame, and techniques. Additional focus on musicality, body rhythm and styling to give each dance it's own specific characteristics. (Ballroom Basics class completion suggested)
The next Basics Class will start in the fall.
For students with no experience in formal dance, or those who want to brush up and improve their basic skills. You will be introduced to the basic pattern and one variation in 4 core social dances. (Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Swing)
We will cover the social settings where you are most likely to use each dance, how to find the beat in the music and determine which dance to do for different songs. We will also be learning basic partnership, techniques, and styling skills so you look and feel confident and comfortable on any dance floor. If you have two left feet or no rhythm don't worry, we have the solutions to make learning fun and easy for you.