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Old 10-04-2006, 05:53 AM
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Ladies & Gents,

We have been kicking around the idea of doing a period ball and need some ideas. The biggest concern we have is our music. Anybody know which songs were used for which dances?
Thanks for your input.


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Old 10-04-2006, 04:56 PM
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Hondo:
I have absolutely no idea of how to stage a ball, but I'll guess you'll have to consider who is putting it on. What are we celebrating, if anything. Is the military hosting it? Is a local hotshot hosting it? Why? Raising funds? Just because? There would be a purpose.

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What music was popular in the various capitals of Europe?
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Old 10-04-2006, 09:32 PM
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Hondo, this is a GREAT CD, one that I use when I'm the dancing master at our local balls:

The Civil War Ballroom
http://www.bfv.com/cwb/

If you follow the "Dance Manual" link you'll find instructions for the various dances, as well as receipts for refreshments.

Much less expensive than hiring a band!

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Old 10-04-2006, 10:13 PM
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Thanks Zou. That is indeed a good site.




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