The Minuet
Although dances during Jane Austen’s day did not usually begin with the minute, a few of the most formal ones still might. Check out this very formal dance that intimidated so many young women of the day!
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So I went to a ball pt. 3
Balls and assemblies form a regular feature of Georgian and Regency era historical novels. Often heroes and heroines meet, flirt, fight, and even fall in love on the ballroom floor. But what was it really like to attend a ball? Recently I got to find out first hand. In previous installments, I shared about the preparations leading up to the ball, finding a partner to dance with, mixer dances, meeting partners on the dancefloor. Now, … Continue reading →
So I went to a ball pt. 2
Balls and assemblies form a regular feature of Georgian and Regency era historical novels. Often heroes and heroines meet, flirt, fight, and even fall in love on the ballroom floor. But what was it really like to attend a ball? Recently I got to find out first hand. In the previous installment, I shared about the preparations leading up to the ball and finding a partner to dance with. Now, on to the dance floor. … Continue reading →
To dance at a ball…
Balls and assemblies form a regular feature of Georgian and Regency era historical novels. Often heroes and heroines meet, dance, flirt, fight, and even fall in love on the ballroom floor. But what was it really like to attend a ball? Recently I got to find out first hand. My husband, eldest son and his wife, youngest son and I joined an English Country Dance group, a couple of months before their big spring ball … Continue reading →
Regency Life: The Public Assembly
In the Regency era, an active social season was not limited to London. Most country towns had a formal social season during the autumn and winter months, often beginning in early to mid-October. Extra events might also take place in the spring. Public assemblies or balls were usually scheduled to coincide with the full moon to ease travel. Traveling at night, especially for those with a considerably journey to an assembly, was not considered safe … Continue reading →