Dearest Gentle Reader, if there is one thing the Ton cannot abide for long, it is the absence of a ball. Mistress Kat Nagar and Master Chris Wilson of Atlanta Historic Dance are said to be planning a Most Grand Event for the purpose of showcasing all the most eligible ladies and gentlemen. They honor me by presenting, for your pleasure, the Lady Whistledown Ball. Prepare to shine!

Lady Whistledown Ball: A Bridgerton Affair

Saturday, November 2, 2024 ~ 5:30-9:00pm

Historic Brawner Hall, Smyrna, Georgia

Join Atlanta Historic Dance for a costumed Regency ball complete with live period music, period-accurate finger foods, and dancing. Throughout the evening, visit the gaming salon to play Whist, Shut the Box, or Backgammon. Display your Regency finery in the costume contest. Enter the Dating Game, 19th-century-style, to contend for the hand of a prince! Channel your inner Lady Whistledown and submit an autobiographical tidbit of gossip; the most intriguing secrets will be revealed to all! Stay tuned for more surprises to come....

Presenters

Period music: Reelplay, www.reelplayband.com

Dance Performance and called dances: Atlanta Historic Dance https://www.atlantahistoricdance.com

Games: Ashleigh Roell, Rivka Deray, and John Gilbert

Period decor: Events by Ettienne

Floral design: Heather Brake

Period refreshments: Catherine Caruso Thomas

Master of Ceremonies, Script supervisor, and Historical Presentation: Ken Johnston, http://www.history-now.org/

Photographer: Maggie Baker, https://www.facebook.com/YoungBakerMedia/

Videographer: Acsm Productions, https://aliyonahmorgan.wixsite.com/acsm-studios

Special guest: Shh! !t's a surprise!

Additional information

Ages 16 and up

Masks optional

Ample free parking on site

Handicapped Accessible

Dry event (no alcohol)

18th century, Regency, Bridgerton fantasy, or formal attire is required to attend. Both historically accurate and historical fantasy clothing are acceptable. Please wear ballet flats or low heeled shoes. If your dress has a train, please bustle it up before dancing.

Costume rental

Vintage by Judith (770) 724-6034

Ken Johnston, [email protected]. Picture link, Queen Charlotte’s Ball: A Bridgerton Affair! | Facebook Ashleigh Roell, [email protected]

Costumes made to order, and gowns for sale- Sew Vane Couture,[email protected]

Adult Ball Tickets are $ 75.00 for a limited time and will go up to $ 95.00 on Sept. 10th. No tickets will be sold at the door. No refunds will be given but you may transfer your ticket to someone else. Please email the name of the new attendee to [email protected] so that we can update the check in sheet. If you can't attend the ball but would like to be put on our mailing list for upcoming classes, balls and social events, please send an email to [email protected].

Black and White photo by Salvation Photography

Color photos by JC Barger

Ball schedule

5:30 pm Guest check-in and pictures

5:45 pm Ballroom doors open, guests announced into the ballroom, introductions, opening performance

6:00-7:00 pm 1st set of dancing

7:00-7:30 pm Intermission and performance

7:30 - 8:15 pm 2nd set of dancing

8:15-9:00 pm Dating game, costume contest, Lady Whistledown reveals your secrets, and last Waltz

9:00 pm Ball concludes

List of called dances, performances, and lessons

Beginning level English country dances will be called by dance master Chris Wilson and dance mistress Kat Nagar. Demonstrated first by Atlanta Historic Dance, all will be invited to participate as we trip the light fantastic to live music. You do not need to come with a dance partner. Partners will be set before each dance, and it's perfectly acceptable for ladies to dance with ladies. The final list of dances is still be planned and will be updated shortly.

Grand Promenade

Chatsworth House

Duke of Kent's Waltz

Petranella (expert level)

-Intermission-

Careless Sally

A Comical Fellow

Fleurs du Printemps Quadrille (expert level)

Final Waltz

Videos from our past Bridgerton Balls

Testimonial, https://youtu.be/nDvlnAl2oA4?si=dTY1cR9LOSO7dBWF Waltz, https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AMOZjbbJGeM

Dance lessons

Classes for those who wish to prepare: The dates for the Regency Historical Dance Series are Sept. 22nd, Oct. 6th, Oct. 20th, and 27th. All classes will be held on Sundays, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, at the Decatur School of Ballet, Sams St. Annex. The address is 141 Sams St. #4133 Decatur, GA. 30030. Class is $ 5.00 for those who have purchased ball tickets. You're welcome to attend one or all of the classes in the series. You don't need to attend class to dance at the ball. There will be a number of beginning level, called dances. Expert level dances will not be called.

Sept. 22nd, Beginning Regency dance class, https://www.facebook.com/share/sdsvSJ4Y2RKFhP9a/

Oct. 6th, Beginning Regency dance class, https://www.facebook.com/share/ENFoBJugEdnfjKhJ/

Oct. 20th, Regency Quadrille class, https://www.facebook.com/share/HBRZnLZmuRZQvfwn/

Oct. 27th, Regency Quadrille class, https://www.facebook.com/share/7PkyrJ1AmPqNagg5/

Company information

Atlanta Historic Dance offers performances, choreography, and lessons in historical social dance from the 1500's up through the 1960s. For more information about upcoming classes, balls and social events, please visit us online. www.atlantahistoricdance.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok. When sharing on social media, please use #LadyWhistledownsBallAtlanta. If you enjoy what we do, consider making a donation: CashApp, $katpengnagar or Paypal, [email protected].

By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and videoed during the ball. You also agree that dancing has certain dangers. You agree to dance at your own risk and not hold Chris Wilson and Kat Nagar responsible for any injuries you may suffer.

Period music

Parlor Games

Period finger foods and punch

Games

Location Information

Location Name
Brawner Hall
Address
3180 Atlanta Rd, Smyrna, GA, 30080 US
Directions
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Early Adult Ball Admission ends Sept. 10th ($75.00)
A limited number of early ball tickets will be sold. Prices will go up to $95.00 on Sept. 10th. Take advantage of this great rate.
Adult Admission and Lessons ($95.00)
Adult Ball Admission and two complimentary dance lessons prior to the event.
Partial Volunteer Admission ($40.00)
Volunteers will assist for one hour before, during, or after the ball and then enjoy the rest of the event for a discounted rate.
Student Ball Admission ($35.00)
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