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What should I wear?
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We
encourage but do not require the wearing of Victorian formal
wear or military uniforms. If it is your first time, we
suggest you not wear a costume, but wear modern formal wear
and have a look at what other people are wearing. Victorian
costuming can get expensive, and we wouldn't want you to
spend your money on something that, when you get there,
you find to be inappropriate.
Most
of our patrons are very proud of their outfits, and if you
see someone wearing something you like, he or she would
probably be happy to tell you how you could get something
like it.
We
do not have any list of recommended rental shops, nor do
we endorse any costumers. There are usually fliers from
costumers out on our flier table however, and you would
be well advised to have a look there.
About
the only "must" we would recommend would be comfortable,
leather soled shoes. Shoes with rubber soles don't slide
nicely, and one must be able to glide over the floor to
do a Victorian dance. Rubber soles might be nice for the
deck of a sail boat, but they aren't a good idea on a dance
floor.
Have a look at what some folks
have worn to our balls in the past
Have
a look at the "Gentleman's Page" information about
men's evening wear.
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What
We Don't Want You Wear
Out
of consideration for the condition of our hall and the safety
and comfort of our other guests, please do not wear the following
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Stiletto
heels (they damage our hundred year old dance floor)
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Hobnail
boots or boots with heel plates (same reason)
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Spurs
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Swords
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Pistols
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Knives
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Trains
without some sort of carrying strap.
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Anything
that might snag, slap, stab, gouge, blind, bludgeon, tangle
or trip your fellow dancers on a crowded floor.
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Do
I need to bring a partner or a date?
No,
you don't need to bring a partner or a date.
Lots
of people come stag. As usual with such events, there tend to
be few more women than men, so ladies would be well advised not
to wait to be asked, but to feel free to ask gentlemen to dance.
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Do
you serve Food?
We
serve complementary light refreshments (cookies, water, lemonade).
We suggest you dine before you come to the ball.
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How
do I join the Social Daunce Irregulars?
You don't.
There
are no dues, there is no membership, there is no newsletter. We
are just a bunch of folks who like to get together three times
a year and put on a ball. You can get on our mailing list though
by typing your email in the box on the left menu bar of this page.
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Do
you have a photographer?
No,
I'm afraid not. We have had photographers in the past, but I guess
none of them made enough money to make it worth their while. We
therefore do not have a formal photographer, and suggest you bring
your own camera.
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Can
I put out fliers for my event or business?
We
strongly encourage our guests to put out fliers for vintage dance,
ballroom dance, folk dance or history related events (to include
classes) at the ball and we have a designated flier table in the
refreshment room for that specific purpose. We also permit fliers
from businesses offering costuming supplies or other services
which are specific to the vintage dance and historical reenactment
community.
We
don't permit non history or dance related commercial advertisements
on our table, such as travel packages, chiropractors etc.
However,
even if you do fit our criteria, we require you to check with
us beforehand when you wish to put out your fliers. You can ask
at the front table as you enter the ball, or you can confirm before
the ball by sending
an E-Mail
We
reserve the right to unceremoniously throw away any fliers we
find on the table which we deem to be inappropriate.
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How
many people come to a ball?
We
sell out at around 250 people
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Our
Ticket Policy
- If
we sell out, we do not maintain a waiting list, and we absolutely
discourage people coming to the door hoping to take advantage
of a last minute cancellation.
- If
you need to cancel, our policy is to offer you a ticket
to the next ball in lieu of the current ball. We do not
permit cancellations after a "sell out" has been
declared, as we have already turned people away because
of the spot you were taking. You are, however, free to sell
or give your ticket to someone else, though we will not
serve as an agent or gobetween to help you do it.
- We
have no children's discounts. While we have no minimum age,
we do not encourage children to attend, and any who do must
comport themselves as adults and pay the adult rate.
- We
do not offer any special "non-dancer's" rate.
Everyone who attends, whether they elect to dance or not,
must pay the full rate.
Educational/School
Sales:
Call the hotline beforehand at 818-892-3454 to confirm
your eligibility for this discount.
- The organization
must be a high school, college or university.
- Educational
Tickets are available for groups of 10 or more.
- For High
schools we would offer an additional 2 complementary tickets
for every 10 tickets purchased. (Chaperons)
- Educational
Ticket discount is 20%, or a price of $20.00 per ticket.
- Purchasers
of Education Tickets pay $5.00 for the Dance Class.
- Educational
Tickets must be paid for with a single check in advance. The
check must be received at least 3 weeks before the event.
- Educational
Tickets are not entitled to either refunds, or rollovers.
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