The RIVER
CROSSING 2007
HOLIDAY
VICTORIAN BALL!
November 17, 2007 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
The Historic Crags Lodge
Estes Park, Colorado
Thousands of people across the country are
discovering the joy of dressing up
Victorian-style and dancing the steps of
generations past. Many of them are
experiencing this for the first time with
Sharon and Mike Guli, of River Crossing Inc.
Sharon brings to each ballroom a pleasant
and lively mix of both the old and the new
-- historically-correct vintage pieces,
simplified versions that are easier for
modern, untrained folks, and a few
contemporary selections that maintain the
flavor and feel of Victorian times. During
breaks in the music, she shares entertaining
information on the history of the dances and
the etiquette of this bygone era.
While trying to preserve this piece of our
American past, Sharon keeps things relaxed
with light banter, an eagerness to encourage
the novice, and a clear, easy way of
explaining the steps so all can understand
and participate. While she leads from the
stage, Mike moves among the dancers in his
role of Floor Manager, helping folks get
situated into the proper formations, finding
partners for single ladies, and educating
people on how to tell their right hand from
their left. Together they have taught
everything from barn dances to high society
charity events.
Sharon and Mike are pleased to announce the
third RIVER CROSSING HOLIDAY VICTORIAN
BALL, to be held once again at the Historic
Crags Lodge in beautiful Estes Park. While
open to the novice, this dance is definitely
tailored to the more serious vintage dancer
(though not a stuffy affair!). Victorian or
early Edwardian (pre-1910) evening attire is
requested, and in accordance with Victorian
etiquette manuals, all attendees are
politely asked to please wear gloves that
evening, including the men, so as not to
soil the ladies’ fine garments.
Most importantly, the dances that evening
will be prompted and briefly reviewed, but
not taught. This will better simulate the
atmosphere of a Victorian ballroom of the
1800’s. The dance card of the evening will
include waltzes, polkas, a galop, and
several historically-correct set
dances, such as The Waltz Cotillion, The
Eightsome Reel, and The Lancers Quadrille.
For those wishing to attend who are not
already acquainted with the easy steps of
these particular set dances, free
instructional classes are provided prior
to the night of the ball, including a
make-up class on the afternoon of Nov. 17.
Information is available regarding dance
class locations and dates, as well as
lodging information in the Estes Park area
for out-of-town guests.
Sharon and Mike warmly invite you to join
them for their RIVER CROSSING HOLIDAY
VICTORIAN BALL. While trying to bring a more
vintage feel to the ball, this is not meant
to be a museum-replica event. We may
sometimes think that our Victorian ancestors
were a very serious, controlled lot, but
remember that they were real people too,
with love and laughter and lightness as much
a part of their lives as ours. Please join
us as we celebrate the beginning of the 2007
holiday season with an evening of music,
dance, friendship and laughter --
vintage-style!
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Tickets are
priced at $35.00 per person, $65.00 per
couple. Please make checks out to River
Crossing, mail to P.O. Box 127, Bellvue, CO
80512 along with your completed Ticket Order
Form, and also indicate which dance class
or classes you plan to attend. Below you
will find links for directions, lodging and
additional Holiday Victorian Ball
information. Feel free to call us at
970-221-2992, or email us at
rivercrossinginc@att.net.
We hope to see you at the ball!
- Sharon & Mike
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