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Join us on Friday 8 August, 1-3pm as part of York Georgian Festival for a talk on Georgian dance followed by a real demonstration!
If you close your eyes and imagine the Georgians, the parties and dances from Jane Austen’s novels will probably spring to mind. But what were these events really like?
In this event, Dr Hillary Burlock, expert on historical dance, will give a talk on ‘A Night at the Assembly Rooms’, exploring what it was like to attend a ball in the Georgian era. Who would you meet? What would you dance? How should you (or should you not) behave?
We’ll also be joined by a group of costumed dancers, ‘Regency Rejigged’, who will show us how it should be done, as they give a demonstration of Regency dances accompanied by musicians playing genuine music from the time.
After all that excitement – join us for a cup of tea and a slice of cake – where you will have the chance to chat to the speaker and the dancers to talk more about regency dance!
And for anyone who would like to feel more involved, please do feel free to BYOB (bring your own bonnet) but there is no obligation for those who prefer to watch only!
Cost (including tea and cake): £12 per person.
Location: The Guildhall, St Martin’s Courtyard, York, YO1 9QN
13:00 - 15:00 (Doors open 10 mins prior)
Dietary and Access: Please email ymhevents@york.gov.uk or call 01904553663 to discuss any dietary and access requirements before attendance. Please note we do not have any on-site parking available.
York Mansion House Opening Hours
Wednesday - Sunday 10:30am - 5pm (Last entry 4pm)
