Last updated on January 11, 2004
Connecticut Regency Dance Classes
Join us for a short introductory series of workshops on the dances of
the early 19th century, the age of Jane Austen, Napoleon, Lord Byron,
and Beau Brummel. Not like you see in the movies, these dances are
lively and varied. Learn figures from the French and Royal Scotch
Quadrilles, country dances, scotch reels, and the early waltz. No experience
is needed - steps and figures will be taught. The classes are semi-sequential;
while the basics will be retaught each time, students will benefit more
by taking the entire series.
The final class will be primarily a dance party in which students can
practice what they learned.
No partner is needed, but equal numbers of men and women are not
guaranteed. (It is acceptable in this period of history for men or
women to dance with each other if the numbers are out of balance.)
Classes will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church,
292 Orange Street, New Haven, CT. Directions here.
Please bring flat, leather-soled (not rubber)
dance shoes or slippers. High heels are not suited
to this style of dance.
This series costs $9 per class or $42 for the series. Students age
21 and under may take individual classes for $5 or pay only $25
for the entire series. Preregistration
for the series is greatly appreciated. To preregister, please make
checks payable to The Elegant Arts Society and mail them to
P.O. Box 8997, New Haven, CT 06532 to arrive by January 9, 2004. Please include your full name,
address, phone number, and email address.
For more information about these classes, or to be added to our email
list for Connecticut classes specifically, please email Irene.
We also encourage you to investigate our ongoing New York City
monthly Regency classes. More information about EAS
classes can be found on
our class information page.