Bay Area English Regency Society -- a
 glimpse into the world of the early 1800s

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!

BAERS Events for 2009
Fri., January 9 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details
Sat., February 7 8:00 - 11:30 pm PEERS "Scarlet Pimpernel Ball" (with our country-dance leader, Alan Winston) San Mateo Masonic Lodge,100 N. Ellsworth (near Tilton), San Mateo details
Fri., February 13 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party - reviewing Cyprians' dances St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details
Fri., March 13 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party - reviewing Cyprians' dances St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details
Sat., March 21 8:00 - 11:30 pm The Cyprians' Ball - flirtatious country dances and scandalous waltzes with the courtesans of Georgian London San Mateo Masonic Lodge,100 N. Ellsworth (near Tilton), San Mateo details   flyer
Fri., April 10 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details
Fri., May 8 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details
Fri., May 22 - Sun May 24 Regency Dancing at BayCon
(Fri-8:30, Sun-8:00) [yet to be confirmed]
See www.baycon.org
for more information
At the Hyatt Regency Great America details
Fri., June 12 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details
Sat. in May or June 8:00 - 11:30 pm Lord Byron's House Party location TBA
Fri., July 10 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party - Early American Dances (in honor of Independence Day) St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details
Fri., September 11 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party (dances for the Goyesqua Ball, October 10) St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details
Fri., October 9 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party - dances for the Goyesqua Ball St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details
Sat., October 10 8 - 11:30 pm Goyesqua: The Duchess of Alba's Ball - Spain in the Regency era Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington
Fri., November 13 roughly 8:00 - 10:30 pm BAERS Second Friday Dance Party St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto details


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