Mostly Victorian Tea Dance
April (date TBD), 2 pm
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: Eclectic Enterprises and The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

The date, theme and instructor for this month will be announced soon. The Mostly Victorian Tea Dance will be held at the Masonic Hall in Porter Square, 1950 Mass Ave, Cambridge. The dance will feature a mix of teaching and social dance.

Visit the Tea Dance webpage for more detailed information. For more information or answers to your questions contact Michael at (617) 964-7684 or phone CVD at (617)  819-4283, or email

New England Folk Festival
April 15, 16 & 17
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: NEFFA

NEFFA is a fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands. The 2008 Festival at Mansfield (Mass.) High and Middle Schools, will be the 64th annual Festival. One of the things that makes the Festival special is that all performers donate their talents as volunteers. This year CVD will be performing on Sunday afternoon.

Visit the official NEFFA Website for further details of about the Festival.

La Traviata Ball
mid-19th Century Ball
April 30, 8 pm
The 1870 Town Hall, Berlin, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

Giuseppe Verdi’s 1853 opera La Traviata tells the story of tragic romance. Violetta, a courtesan, falls in love with Alfredo amid a background of extravagant parties, poetic toasts, and dancing gypsies. Join the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers for a ball in the spirit of these wild excesses. Learn the sweeping dances of the mid 19^th century from dance caller Barbara Pugliese. Hear exquisite music from La Traviata and other period sources, played by the fabulous Ad Hoc Quadrille and Dance Band. Admire the dancing gypsy girls just as Violetta would have, while sipping your punch or nibbling on a cookie.

Period dress of the mid-19th century is much admired but not required, and gypsy or matador costume would also be very fitting. Come with your most operatic and dramatic spirit, but feel free to leave out the tragedy. ADMISSION: Adult: $25, Students: $15 (with id), Berlin Residents: $20
($5 surcharge applies after Friday April 29)
You may Register on-line.

International Steampunk City
Steampunk Festival
May 6, 7 & 8
Waltham, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation

CVD will be leading some dancing during the weekend. More details will be posted as they are confirmed. In the meantime here are some links: International Steampunk City 2011, The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation

Nahant Victorian Day Ball
July 16, 7 pm
Nahant, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: Vintage Victorian and The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

Live music will be provided by Spare Parts. Formal or semi-formal attire is requested, period attire is especially welcome. Light refreshments will be provided at the intermission. Current plans include a dance workshop, taught by Ben Bishop, to be held the day of the ball. A few dances will be taught during the Ball including the Nahant Quadrilles. Spectators welcome!

Register on-line today.
For further information contact Katy Bishop at: (781) 593-3038 or e-mail Visit the ball webpage for additional information about the event (to be updated shortly), costuming hints, and places to visit around Nahant!

24th Annual Newport Vintage Dance Week
July 30 to August 5, 2011
Newport County, Rhode Island
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Enjoy a week of dancing amid the splendors of the Gilded Age in Newport, RI. Named one of the Most Memorable Events of 2009 & 2010 by Bill Cunningham of the New York Times! An exceptional week of dance and elegance, with dance instruction covering popular ballroom dances of 19th and early 20th Centuries. Formal balls to be held at splendid mansions including: the Roger Williams Park Casino , Glen Manor House and the spectacular Ochre Court. We welcome Marc Casslar, Idy Codington, Margarita Marambio, Barbara Pugliese, Joan Walton and Jeanette Watts as instructors.

Visit the Newport Vintage Dance Week webpage for the latest information.
Also the Newport 2011 brochure (pdf) now on-line.
On-line Registration Form for immediate reservations, or downloadable Registration Form (pdf).

Civil War Dance
November 5
Salem Old Town Hall, Salem, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

Details will be added as they are confirmed. For answers to your questions phone: (617)  819-4283,
or email .

Fezziwig’s Ball
December 10
Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
and The Institute for Public History at Gordon College

You are Cordially Invited to Attend Fezziwig’s Ball, an unforgettable Evening of Dance and Merriment from the Era of Dickens.

More detailed information will be posted as it is confirmed. Visit the 2010 Fezziwig Ball webpage
For answers to your questions phone: (617)  819-4283, or email .

Vienna Dance Week
Sunday to Saturday, February 5-11, 2012
Vienna, Austria
Sponsored by: Hofdantzer

"Mein Leben ist von der Liebe und Freude voll" (My life is full of love and joy), you will think as you recreate the dance culture of the Austrian imperial and royal monarchy in all its charm and splendor in historic Viennese ballrooms. Join Hannelore Unfried for a week of Viennese Dances of the Strauss Era. email Hannelore at

Regency Ball
February 18, at 8 pm
Salem Old Town Hall, Salem, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

For answers to your questions phone: (617)  819-4283,
or email .

Titanic Weekend
April13-15, 2012
Boston, Massachusetts
Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

Join us as we commemorate the hundreth anniversary of the Titanic. Live Orchestra! Featuring: Ian Whitcomb and Spare Parts. More details will be posted as they become available.

For answers to your questions phone: (617)  819-4283,
or email .