San Diego Vintage Dancers http://walternelson.com/sdvd/ en Copyright 2008 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:54:05 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss April 25-27, 2008 Weekend Workshop with Joan Walton Hey, you missed this year's Victorian Ball, but don't miss our blow-out weekend workshop, April 25-27, with Joan Walton, of San Jose. Two astonishing evening dance venues, one with a 3-course gourmet dinner included! Don't miss this weekend, all for the remarkable package price of $120! Click the title above to find out more.

]]> http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2008/02/spring_2008_weekend_workshop_w.html http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2008/02/spring_2008_weekend_workshop_w.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:54:05 -0800 FREE Vintage Dance Lessons - Ongoing There are free beginning vintage dance lessons on Fridays in Balboa Park at the Casa Del Prado Bldg. Rm 207 from 7:30-10 PM Contact Russell Hedges for
info: Aquarussell@yahoo.com

]]> http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2008/01/dance_lessons.html http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2008/01/dance_lessons.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:23:42 -0800 Viennese Nights: A Ball, January 26, 2008 The San Diego Vintage Dancers proudly presented --Viennese Nights: A Ball-- on the grand dance floor of the Balboa Park Club in San Diego, Jan. 26 2008. We experienced the enchantment of a traditional 19th Century Ball, as we celebrated the music and dances of the Strauss family and ther contempories. The Grand Pacific Waltz Orchestra will provided LIVE music for Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches and more! The evening included light refreshments. Mid-late 19th Century ball wear was in great abundance as always. We were honored to welcome the incomparable Richard Powers, Stanford University dance historian, as Master of Ceremonies for the evenings. A pre-ball dance workshop, was also taught by Mr. Powers at the Balboa Park Club, on the day of the Ball.

Mark your calendars NOW for our next fabulous Victorian Ball on January 31, 2009. Details in the fall of 2008.

]]> http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2008/01/viennese_nights_a_ball_january.html http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2008/01/viennese_nights_a_ball_january.html Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:45:38 -0800 See our past events below: http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2007/11/see_our_past_events_below.html http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2007/11/see_our_past_events_below.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:12:33 -0800 Richard Powers Workshop Sept 29-30, 2007! The incomparable Richard Powers came to San Diego for a stunning vintage dance workshop featuring 6 stap tango, gender switching schottische and other amazing Ragtime era dances. Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra played for an amazing Ragtime Tea dance.

]]> http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2007/07/save_the_date_richard_powers_w.html http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2007/07/save_the_date_richard_powers_w.html Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:45:15 -0800 Jan 27, 2007 "Viennese Night" Ball Info The San Diego Vintage Dancers presented --Viennese Nights-- a grand ball Victorian reminescent of glorious European balls of the 19th Century. Live music was provided by The Grand Pacific Waltz Orchestra, with the charming Mr. Marc Casslar of Connecticut as the evening's Dance Master.

]]> http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2006/11/jan_27_2007_viennese_night_bal.html http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2006/11/jan_27_2007_viennese_night_bal.html Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0800 Oct 6-8, 2006 Vintage Dance Workshop with Richard Powers! Fabulous vintage dance weekend workshop with the incomparable vintage dance authority, Richard Powers of Stanford University. October 6-8, featuring classes in 19th and 20th Century social ballroom dances. Wonderful afternoon Tea Dance with the Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra at the terrific Art Deco Silvergate Masonic Hall on Sunday afternoon.

]]> http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2006/09/oct_68_vintage_dance_workshop.html http://walternelson.com/sdvd/2006/09/oct_68_vintage_dance_workshop.html Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:50:41 -0800 San Diego Vintage Dance Week, July 24-29, 2006 Our theme this year: DANCING MAD (Waltz, Polka and Other Ballroom Crazes)! And you will be, too, after experiencing this week! The third San Diego Vintage Dance Week this summer was on the gorgeous campus of the University of San Diego, site of our first dance week four years ago. Sorry you missed it!

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