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[gurdymonkey]

A number of years ago Gaius and I attended a Regency ball at Darkover Con. I did great at the set dances but quickly discovered that I had no clue how to waltz, much less follow a partner's lead.

Last night at the urging of my friend Merrin, I sucked up the nerve to attend Friday Night Waltz at the Oakland Veteran's Hall. (Yes, I know it was Saturday, but they do Friday's in the South Bay and I understand the Veteran's Hall is a new venue. Whatever.)

Despite a long, proud and distinguished career as an insecure wall flower, I survived the 2 hour beginner's class, several waltzes during the dance sets afterward and even did a little swing dancing.  I got dizzy a lot, particularly when dancing with Merrin's nine year old son, Aidan. I  did better with partners who could lead with authority and I was counting like mad throughout. Merrin scolded me for not finding a partner for the second Congress of Vienna set, but sitting out to watch helped me get a better handle on the choreography.

So, the question remains, dare I dig out my Regency for Gaskell's, next weekend?

Comments

[mamapduck.livejournal.com]

Cannot go nextr week but hyave been dying to go to Gaskell's. I would cheerfully do a couple sewing nights to make a dress and go with you. If stuff with Boy worked out, Bobert has expressed an interest too, but is reluctant to have me make him clothes in case he doesn't go more than once. I may ask a couple of the big guys I know if they have "gold key" they'd share for this.

[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

Well,their website says the dress code is semi-formal and it does not have to be period, so jacket and tie would be fine. If Robert decides he wants to go with something period later, he has that option.

The June 9 ball does not appear to conflict with much on the WK calendar unless Mists Games is on your slate.