The Bay Area English Regency Society (BAERS) celebrates the spirit of the early nineteenth century. The English Regency, familiar to us from the works not only of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer but C. S. Forester, Patrick O'Brian, and Tim Powers, was a spirited time bubbling over with creative energy in the arts and sciences, and yet a time when wit and grace were highly valued.
Our dances come from English Country tradition, from Regency-era dance manuals such as Thomas Wilson, and from occasional modern Choreography done in the manner of the time. They are set to music by classical composers such as Mozart, Schubert, and Beethoven, or to traditional country dance tunes. Dances and music are varied for each ball, according to its theme, which may range from the elegant to the rowdy. We offer second-Friday dance parties in Palo Alto, and three or four fancy-dress balls throughout the year.
Newcomers are always welcome at our balls, picnics, and readings -- period costume is admired but by no means mandatory. We explore all aspects of life among the different social classes in Regency England, and occasionally venture into the American Federalist era. The Regency is a lens through which one can examine the history of the world, and we invite you to gaze along with us.
See the Palo Alto Weekly's story and slide show on our second
Friday dance parties!
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Fri., January 13th | 8:00 - 10:30 pm | BAERS Second Friday Dance Party | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |
Fri., February 10th | 8:00 - 10:30 pm | BAERS Second Friday Dance Party Flirtatious dances and waltzes coronate the Cyprian spirit! |
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |
Fri., March 10th | 8:00 - 10:30 pm | BAERS Second Friday Dance Party | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |
Fri., April 14th | 8:00 - 10:30 pm | BAERS Second Friday Dance Party | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |
Sat., April 29th | 8:00-11:30 pm | The Geometry Ball Points, Circles, and Lines Celebrate the order and beauty of Jane Austen-era dance! Tickets are $25 at the door. |
Alameda Masonic Lodge, 2312 Alameda Ave, Alameda | flyer |
Fri., May 12th | 8:00-10:30pm | BAERS Second Friday Dance Party |
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |
Fri., June 9th | 8:00 - 10:30 pm | <BAERS Second Friday Dance Party |
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |
Fri., Aug 11th | 8:00 - 10:30 pm | BAERS Second Friday Dance Party | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |
Fri., September 8th | 8:00 - 10:30 pm | BAERS Second Friday Dance Party |
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |
Fri., October 13th | 8:00 - 10:30 pm | BAERS Second Friday Dance Party | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |
Fri., November 10th | 8:00 - 10:30 pm | BAERS Second Friday Dance Party | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto | details |