Presenters
Period music: Reelplay, www.reelplayband.com
Dance Performance and called dances: Atlanta Historic Dance https://www.atlantahistoricdance.com
Guest Dance Caller: Christine McKay
Games: Ashleigh Roell, and John Gilbert
Period decor: Events by Ettienne
Floral design: Heather Brake
Tea Presentation by Patricia Buttaro
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
Videographer: Lauren Marks Bowman, Manchestermagpie.com
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 Oct. 19th. 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 ongoing tea presentation
7:30 - 8:15 pm 2nd set of dancing and performance
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. Videos of these dances are here, https://www.facebook.com/events/1302095114494651/?active_tab=discussion
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.
