Welcome to “An Evening In Vienna” 2009!
With music by the Steve Rice Orchestra
It’s our honor to bring you this elegant Grand Ball. An Evening in Vienna 2009 will begin at 5:30pm and conclude at 9:45pm. Please take a moment to read through this page. It contains helpful information and a few items important for all ball-goers. If you still have questions, please email lilli@att.net or call 206-264-5646. We are looking forward to the pleasure of your company! ~ Lilli Ann Carey
A comprehensive flyer will be available shortly.
Elegant Waltzers seeing and being seen
Registration
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!We're sold out! There will be no paper tickets. If you provided your email address, we should have confirmed your reservations. Reservations were limited; tickets will not be available at the door.
The Evening in Vienna Orchestra
GENERAL ADMISSION
BEFORE September 25— $70/person
AFTER September 25— $80/person
STUDENT (Middle, High School or College) — $40 (please bring your valid student ID)
TABLE RESERVATIONS —
$150 for a table for eight
A limited number of Reserved Tables will be available. The cost of the Reserved Table is in addition to the cost of the personal reservations. This is an excellent way to insure that there is a place for you and your group to meet. All tables not reserved will be open seating and shared by all participants.
Reservations are available only from Dance for Joy!
Online — You may make reservations online.
Mail — Make your check payable to Dance for Joy!, PO Box 15970, Seattle, WA 98115. Please include your email address so that we may confirm your reservation. If you do not have an email address, please provide your phone number if you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of payment.
General Information
SINGLES AND COUPLES?
Both couples and singles enjoy participating in the Ball and as is the case at similar events across the country, many dancers enjoy the pleasure of dancing with a variety of partners over the course of the evening.
BALL PREP CLASSES/WORKSHOP
If you would like to join us for An Evening In Vienna festivities, but feel your dance skills need a bit of polishing, we are offering special Beginning Waltz Ball Prep classes on Sunday evening beginning September 13th at Greenwood Masonic Lodge to help you feel confident enough to dance the night away. These classes will focus on the main dance styles of Waltz, Polka and Swing or Foxtrot. There are a number of other classes offered — Beginning Waltz and Swing which will also prepare you for the event. See our Classes page for days and locations. And if you are not up to a 6-week class, there will be a 3-hour Last Minute, Last Chance Ball Prep workshop offered by Dance For Joy! before the Ball (place and time to be determined). You may register for any of these Waltz classes on our
Registration page.
ATTIRE
Gentlemen’s Formal Attire —
Black Tie, White Tie Optional
What does Black Tie, White Tie Optional mean?
“Black tie” refers to the gentleman’s clothing, more specifically a tuxedo with white shirt and black bow tie. “White Tie Optional” refers to the more dressy form with a white bow tie. Both are distinctly elegant. Vests or cummerbunds are often worn as well. Gloves are a nice touch, but optional. Men may rent tuxes for a modest fee and many tux shops carry a variety of price options for purchasing tuxes.
Ladies Formal Attire
Ladies typically opt for ball gowns — that is, floor length dresses. Many women around the United States enjoy wearing full-skirted ball gowns as they sway and float beautifully with the movement of the waltz. I hear men often remark on how they enjoy these gowns, that they look good on everyone and make such a beautiful display in the ballroom. All colors are seen whirling on the dance floor. Gloves are a nice touch, but optional. Those that enjoy a flair to the more dramatic, may choose vintage attire from the Regency period to the 1920’s Ragtime Era.
Here are websites that might give you ideas —
vintagevictorian.com
trulyvictorian.netfirms.com
vintagestyleclothing.com
For moderately priced gowns, eBay and Goodwill are good resources. On eBay there are many offerings — try searching under McClintock Gowns. Do be certain of your measurements before bidding as most eBay items are not returnable. I have also found lovely gowns at a finer consignment store in Kirkland called Champagne Taste, 147 Park Lane (425) 828-4502
SPECIAL DANCES AT THE EVENING IN VIENNA
What is a Grand March?
The Grand March is indeed a March that includes walking to music in twos, fours, eights or more. There are leaders of the March that orchestrate the dance. It is and has been the historic and lively vehicle by which everyone passes, meets, briefly greets and has an opportunity to “see and be seen.” As we say in dance class, “no prerequisite.”
Waltzers execute the Fledermaus Quadrille
Scrumptious desserts
What is a Fledermaus Quadrille?
It is a “set” dance involving forward and back movements, and the momentary exchange of partners.
It is a playful walking dance and easy to learn and therefore will be taught at the first Orchestra break. It is typically and historically danced at midnight or 2 am at balls in Vienna. (This may mean that we will all be dancing The Fledermaus together with those in Vienna!)
Other Events at the Ball
There will be performances between the second and third orchestra sets. This year there will be performances by both the Swing Kids and other pieces performed by Seattle dancers.
EATING AND DRINKING
Early in the evening you will be presented with and a cheese and fruit buffet and other delectibles. Later in the evening a Grand Dessert Buffet will be created with elaborate torts by Dilettante Chocolate and vegan torts by Whole Foods. Non-alcoholic beverages and water will be available throughout the evening.
PARKING
Parking Sunday on the University of Washington Campus is free. The Padelford Garage is the closest parking not designated handicapped. You can find the location of the HUB Ballroom and Padelford Garage on a map of the campus. Other lots are also free but do respect the handicapped signs.
COAT CHECK
A coat check operated by the University of Washington Swing Kids will be available for your personal items. The Swing Kids promote dance on the University Campus and are a non-profit organization. A donation box will be available for your support of their efforts — we suggest $2/coat.
We look forward to the pleasure of your company
at our “An Evening In Vienna” Waltz Ball 2009.
Promenade to our registration page
or make your reservations by mail as noted above.