Mostly Waltz - A Vintage Sampler

On the first Friday of each month, the LVDS hosts a social dance, open to the public, with live music. Each event includes lots of waltzes, plus an occasional polka, schottische, tango, one-step, foxtrot, blues, or other favorite dance. There is instruction from 7:00 to 7:45 pm on a selected dance topic, then dancing from 8:00 to 10:00. The cost is $6 per person per event (students $3). "Mostly Waltz" is in Performance Hall at ArtsPlace. For more information, call Danby at (859) 420-6780 or send e-mail to jan_pearce@berea.edu.

In March, our musicians will be Tom Cunningham and Jim Webb of the Hot Club of Derbytown. Expect some sizzling swing numbers as well as many fine waltzes and other favorites. The atmosphere at Mostly Waltz is always friendly and informal. Newcomers are welcome, and everyone gets to dance.

Note: Starting in March, the cost of Mostly Waltz will increase to $7 per person or $4 for full-time students.  Still a bargain!

Waltz Practice

On the first Saturday of each month (with a few exceptions), the Lexington Traditional Dance Association holds a contra dance in Performance Hall at ArtsPlace. Preceding this dance, from 7-7:45 in Studio 3B, LVDS hosts a waltz practice session with recorded music. There is no formal instruction, but vintage dancers will be there to assist one-on-one if asked. A donation of $1-$2 is suggested to cover the cost of the room.  Questions? (859) 420-6780 or info@lexingtonvintagedance.org

English Country Dance

Once a month LVDS and the Lexington English Country Dancers host a dance with local callers and musicians in Studio 3A, ArtsPlace. There is a lesson for beginners preceeding the dance. Cost: $4 ($2 for full-time students). Children 15 and under admitted free if accompanied by a responsible adult. For more information call Bob at (859) 887-4888.

Balls and Workshops

Lexington, KY - Dec 12, 2009 - Fezziwig's Christmas Ball
Our regency ball was a success. A photographer from the Herald-Leader was on hand to take pictures.  Dancer and former troupe member Keith Harding also took a bunch of photos, available in color or black and white until about February 6.

Cincinnati, OH - Feb 27, 2010 - Longfellow's Birthday Bash
This mid-19th century ball sponsored by Flying Cloud Academy will be held at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center, 322 Wyoming Ave., from 8-11 pm. Admission is $20 for non-members.  For more info, contact Linda Docter 859.781.3629.

Lexington, KY - Apr 10, 2010 - Jonquil Jubilee Ragtime Ball
Lexington Vintage Dancers' spring ball will be held at the Carnegie Center from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.  There will be a pre-ball workshop in Studio 3B of ArtsPlace from 2:00 to 4:00 on the same day.

Lexington, KY - May 1, 2010 - Derby Day Ice Cream Social
An informal Saturday afternoon event with dancing to recorded music. Details will follow.