Saturday, May 1, 2010
Masonic Lodge of San Mateo
Doors Open 6:45 p.m.
Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m.
Dancing Begins: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15.00 in advance (by
April 24)
At the door: $20.00
Advance tickets may be ordered by sending a
check or money order to:
PEERS
2144 B Buena Vista Ave
Alameda CA 94501
You may also purchase tickets until April 24 with a credit card using the PayPal system:
Fantasy,
fairy, or fairy tale costume from any tradition is admired, not
required.
Period costume (authentic or creatively "mixed"), vintage evening
dress, or modern evening dress is also welcome, as are perfectly normal
mortals. Masks, either worn or hand-held, are strongly recommended. While wings are very welcome on our Faerie
creatures, be sure to wear wings you can dance in (this is probably not
the
best night to sport a giant wingspan!).
Our
guest band is Avalon
Rising - one of the most exciting Celtic and
Celtic fusion
bands in the country; they are that rarity - a classically trained rock
band.
Though the ball's focus is, as usual, on the waltz, the band will play
a
variety of music: five centuries of exquisite and exciting ballroom
dance
music, ranging from courtly Renaissance dances s to romantic waltzes
and
tangos; from thrilling polkas, Celtic reels and jigs, contra and
country dances
to Celtic fusion rock. As usual, there
will be a pre-ball vintage ballroom dance lesson and all set dances
will be
taught or called at the ball and partners are not necessary.
Intermission
entertainment includes dance performances and romantic DJ dance music
for the
insatiable dancers. Complimentary light refreshments will be served
throughout
the evening and, as usual, your potluck contributions are very welcome.
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