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Organization
Bay Area English Regency Society
The Bay Area English Regency Society celebrates the spirit of the early nineteenth century. The English Regency is remembered through the works not only of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, but also of C. S. Forester, Patrick O'Brian, and Tim Powers. It was a spirited time, bubbling over with creative energy in the arts and sciences, and yet, a time when wit and grace were highly valued, as well.
The Society dances come from English Country tradition, from Regency-era dance manuals such as Thomas Wilson, and from occasional modern choreography done in the manner of the time. They are set to music by classical composers such as Mozart, Schubert, and Beethoven, or to traditional country dance tunes. Dances and music are varied for each ball, according to its theme, which may range from the elegant to the rowdy.
The Society offers second-Friday dance parties in Palo Alto, plus three or four fancy-dress balls throughout the year. Newcomers are always welcome at the balls, picnics, and readings -- period costumes are admired but by no means mandatory.
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Contact Info
Bay Area English Regency Society
1122 Hudson Street
Redwood City, CA 94061
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Past Events
03/21/09 The Cyprian's Ball
San Mateo Masonic Lodge02/13/09-
11/13/09BAERS Second Friday Dance Parties
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto02/16/08 The Cyprians' Ball
02/08/08-
11/14/08BAERS Second Friday Dance Parties
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto11/09/07 BAERS Second Friday Dance Party
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto10/12/07 BAERS Second Friday Dance Party
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto09/14/07 BAERS Second Friday Dance Party
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto07/13/07 BAERS Second Friday Dance Party - Dances led by Andrew Shaw from England
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto06/08/07 BAERS Second Friday Dance Party
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto05/11/07 Special Musicale and BAERS Second Friday Dance Party
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto04/28/07 Sensible Prejudices - Divergent Jane Austen Ball
04/13/07 BAERS Second Friday Dance Party
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto03/09/07 BAERS Second Friday Dance Party
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto02/17/07 The Cyprian's Ball
02/09/07 BAERS Second Friday Dance Party - reviewing Cyprians' dances
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto09/30/06 Hellfire Club Ball
09/08/06-
11/10/06BAERS Second Friday Dance Party
St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto
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