Viennese Nights Victorian Ball in San Diego

Balboa Park Club, Balboa Park, San Diego

From the San Diego Vintage Dancers:

We will again experience the enchantment of a traditional 19th Century Victorian Ball, celebrating the music and dances of the Strauss family and their contemporaries. San Diego's own Grand Pacific Waltz Orchestra,under the direction of Mr Joe Dyke, will provide LIVE authentic music for Waltzes, Polkas, Quadrilles, Schottisches and more! Mid-late 19th Century ball wear is suggested, with everyone was dressed to kill. The fabulous Ms. Joan Walton of San Jose, California will be Dance Mistress for the evening. Ms Walton, an authority on historic vintage dances, will also teach a basic class in "survival waltz" in the afternoon prior to the ball, as well as the Quadrilles of the evening. Class will be from 12-2pm (doors open 11:45am). Doors open in the evening at 6:45, with music at 7pm.

The Ball and afternoon class both take place in our favorite grand ballroom, the Balboa Park Club, a 12,000 sf 1915 ballroom in famous Balboa Park, here in San Diego. While clothing of the 19th Century is appreciated, it is not required. However, this is a formal event, and formal wear is required (no jeans, tennis shoes, mini-skirts, sandals, etc. allowed, please.

Pre-paid Tickets are $35 per person and Tables of 8 are $240 (received by January 15); Tickets $40 pp at the door. Send self-addressed/stamped envelope and check made out to SDVDS c/o 4376 Benhurst Ave, San Diego 92122. Be sure to include your email address in case of a problem.

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