Lodging Near Wethersfield
Moments in Time has once again reserved a block of rooms at the Residence Inn. Details, including the group rate code, will be emailed to you when you register. If you would like information on other area hotels, please send us an email.About Keeney Memorial Hall
This lovely hall in Wethersfield, CT was built as a school in the 1890s. It is now a cultural center and underwent a full renovation in 2008. It has been a favorite location for the Victorian Holiday Ball for many years.
Moments in Time presents
the Victorian Holiday Ball
Moments in Time cordially invites you to join us for a most memorable night of music, dancing, and festive Yuletide cheer at the annual Victorian Holiday Ball!
An evening of your favorite Victorian waltzes, polkas, schottisches, galops, mazurkas, quadrilles, and contras awaits, enhanced by the expert precepting of Mr. Marc Casslar and the exquisite music of The New River Dance Orchestra. A bountiful offering of refreshments both savory and sweet is certain to put you in the spirit of the season. Victorian, formal, or military attire is requested.
For the first time you can register online! Regardless of whether you desire to pay online or mail a check, online registration really makes the organizers' jobs so much easier, so a big thank you in advance to all of you who can register online. Just click the link below!
Tickets:
Early Registration Discount: $43 -- if purchased by November 7, 2013
General Registration: $48 after Nov. 7 or at the door (if available).
Discounted tickets: $20 for full-time students; $15 for children 12 and under.
If you need to register by mail, you can click here to download and print this year's ball flyer.
Admission includes a dance workshop which will be taught by Mr. Casslar from 1:30-3:30PM at Keeney Memorial Hall. The workshop is a great opportunity for dancers of all skill levels to learn from a teacher with decades of experience teaching vintage dance to dancers all around the country. We hope to see you there!
As in previous years, admission to the ball also includes an invitation to a tea dance hosted by Mr. Casslar on Sunday from 1:00-4:00PM. Printed directions to the tea dance will be available at the ball on Saturday evening.
Wondering what to wear?
The time period for the Holiday Ball is loosely defined as "Victorian," or roiughly the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. Ball gowns or day dresses for ladies, and tailcoats or military uniforms for gentlemen are very appropriate. If you do not have period attire, that's okay, too! Modern formal wear, such as modest evening dresses (no mini skirts, please) for ladies and dark suits and ties for gentleman, is quite welcome.
For more ideas, please click here for a detailed costume timeline.