Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation Society Weekly Update
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James Myers
May 26, 2025, 3:01:59 PM5/26/25
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NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be the Star Wars Ball on June 7, 2025.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a grand ball…
Senator Mon Mothma requests the pleasure of your company at the social event of the Season. Join us for a splendid science fiction/fantasy ball inspired by the Star Wars universe, with music by the amazing Avalon Rising. Our venue is the Grand Ballroom and Salon of the historic Alameda Elks Lodge, a historic building perfect for a fantasy ball that will make you feel like you’re in a grand ballroom in the grand metropolis of downtown Coruscant!
Costumes inspired by the “Star Wars” universe - cinematic, television, or literary- are very welcome. Indeed, Science Fiction or Fantasy Costumes from any universe - past, present, or future - are welcome: whether you are Warring among the Stars or Trekking among them; whether you are a Time Lord, a Space Cowboy, a member of the Serenity crew, or a Guardian of the Galaxy, you are welcome! Steampunk attire, or vintage or modern evening dress is also appropriate – as long as you can dance in it.
And the dance music will indeed be out of this world! After the 7pm vintage ballroom dance lesson, the celebrated Renaissance Rock band Avalon Rising plays an evening of vintage ballroom dance music, Celtic and Celtic fusion rock, highly danceable science fiction and fantasy-inspired songs, and more! No partners needed for either the dance lesson or the ball itself. and all set dances will be taught and called.
Senator Mon Mothma’s staff will be serving a light snack buffet, and our usual excellent No Host bar will be available for most of the evening.
And May the Force Be with You!
Tickets are $35 until June 6.
Ticket sales end on June 6.
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at
https://www.peersdance.org/starwars.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, May 27.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
PEERS GOES TO THE MOVIES
Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1917 silent film "A Girl's Folly" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. We're planning on going in period costumes.
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at
https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6391263150735360&to=5333858931441664
It's only a 100 seat theatre, so if you want to go we suggest ordering tickets soon.
As always, period costume is admired, not required.
LOOKING AHEAD
There will not be a ball in July, due to the 4th of July weekend.
In August we will have our annual afternoon picnic dance.
https://peersdance.org/picnic.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
Our next monthly ball will be the Star Wars Ball on June 7, 2025.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a grand ball…
Senator Mon Mothma requests the pleasure of your company at the social event of the Season. Join us for a splendid science fiction/fantasy ball inspired by the Star Wars universe, with music by the amazing Avalon Rising. Our venue is the Grand Ballroom and Salon of the historic Alameda Elks Lodge, a historic building perfect for a fantasy ball that will make you feel like you’re in a grand ballroom in the grand metropolis of downtown Coruscant!
Costumes inspired by the “Star Wars” universe - cinematic, television, or literary- are very welcome. Indeed, Science Fiction or Fantasy Costumes from any universe - past, present, or future - are welcome: whether you are Warring among the Stars or Trekking among them; whether you are a Time Lord, a Space Cowboy, a member of the Serenity crew, or a Guardian of the Galaxy, you are welcome! Steampunk attire, or vintage or modern evening dress is also appropriate – as long as you can dance in it.
And the dance music will indeed be out of this world! After the 7pm vintage ballroom dance lesson, the celebrated Renaissance Rock band Avalon Rising plays an evening of vintage ballroom dance music, Celtic and Celtic fusion rock, highly danceable science fiction and fantasy-inspired songs, and more! No partners needed for either the dance lesson or the ball itself. and all set dances will be taught and called.
Senator Mon Mothma’s staff will be serving a light snack buffet, and our usual excellent No Host bar will be available for most of the evening.
And May the Force Be with You!
Tickets are $35 until June 6.
Ticket sales end on June 6.
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at
https://www.peersdance.org/starwars.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, May 27.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
PEERS GOES TO THE MOVIES
Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1917 silent film "A Girl's Folly" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. We're planning on going in period costumes.
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at
https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6391263150735360&to=5333858931441664
It's only a 100 seat theatre, so if you want to go we suggest ordering tickets soon.
As always, period costume is admired, not required.
LOOKING AHEAD
There will not be a ball in July, due to the 4th of July weekend.
In August we will have our annual afternoon picnic dance.
https://peersdance.org/picnic.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Jun 2, 2025, 3:07:18 PM6/2/25
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NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be the Star Wars Ball on June 7, 2025.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a grand ball…
Senator Mon Mothma requests the pleasure of your company at the social event of the Season. Join us for a splendid science fiction/fantasy ball inspired by the Star Wars universe, with music by the amazing Avalon Rising. Our venue is the Grand Ballroom and Salon of the historic Alameda Elks Lodge, a historic building perfect for a fantasy ball that will make you feel like you’re in a grand ballroom in the grand metropolis of downtown Coruscant!
Costumes inspired by the “Star Wars” universe - cinematic, television, or literary- are very welcome. Indeed, Science Fiction or Fantasy Costumes from any universe - past, present, or future - are welcome: whether you are Warring among the Stars or Trekking among them; whether you are a Time Lord, a Space Cowboy, a member of the Serenity crew, or a Guardian of the Galaxy, you are welcome! Steampunk attire, or vintage or modern evening dress is also appropriate – as long as you can dance in it.
And the dance music will indeed be out of this world! After the 7pm vintage ballroom dance lesson, the celebrated Renaissance Rock band Avalon Rising plays an evening of vintage ballroom dance music, Celtic and Celtic fusion rock, highly danceable science fiction and fantasy-inspired songs, and more! No partners needed for either the dance lesson or the ball itself. and all set dances will be taught and called.
Senator Mon Mothma’s staff will be serving a light snack buffet, and our usual excellent No Host bar will be available for most of the evening.
And May the Force Be with You!
Tickets are $35 until June 6.
Ticket sales end on June 6.
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at
https://www.peersdance.org/starwars.html
Our next monthly ball will be the Star Wars Ball on June 7, 2025.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a grand ball…
Senator Mon Mothma requests the pleasure of your company at the social event of the Season. Join us for a splendid science fiction/fantasy ball inspired by the Star Wars universe, with music by the amazing Avalon Rising. Our venue is the Grand Ballroom and Salon of the historic Alameda Elks Lodge, a historic building perfect for a fantasy ball that will make you feel like you’re in a grand ballroom in the grand metropolis of downtown Coruscant!
Costumes inspired by the “Star Wars” universe - cinematic, television, or literary- are very welcome. Indeed, Science Fiction or Fantasy Costumes from any universe - past, present, or future - are welcome: whether you are Warring among the Stars or Trekking among them; whether you are a Time Lord, a Space Cowboy, a member of the Serenity crew, or a Guardian of the Galaxy, you are welcome! Steampunk attire, or vintage or modern evening dress is also appropriate – as long as you can dance in it.
And the dance music will indeed be out of this world! After the 7pm vintage ballroom dance lesson, the celebrated Renaissance Rock band Avalon Rising plays an evening of vintage ballroom dance music, Celtic and Celtic fusion rock, highly danceable science fiction and fantasy-inspired songs, and more! No partners needed for either the dance lesson or the ball itself. and all set dances will be taught and called.
Senator Mon Mothma’s staff will be serving a light snack buffet, and our usual excellent No Host bar will be available for most of the evening.
And May the Force Be with You!
Tickets are $35 until June 6.
Ticket sales end on June 6.
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at
https://www.peersdance.org/starwars.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 3.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 3.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
James Myers
Jun 9, 2025, 2:55:49 PM6/9/25
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WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 10.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 10.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
NEXT EVENT
There will not be a monthly dance in July, due to the July 4th Weekend.
Our next monthly event will be the Alameda 1910 Afternoon Picnic Dance in the Park, on August 2, 2025.
Our next monthly event will be the Alameda 1910 Afternoon Picnic Dance in the Park, on August 2, 2025.
Location: Lincoln Park
1450 High Street, Alameda (Near the Rose Garden)
Suggested Set-Up Time: 10:00 am (or earlier for the best picnic spots)
Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:00 am
Formal Dancing: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: Free! (Your donations to the band are welcome!
Pack a picnic basket, don your most fetching hat, and join us for an elegant Edwardian picnic among the roses in Old Alameda, followed by a vintage dance with live music by the celebrated Greenwich Mean Time band.
Late Victorian or Edwardian costume is admired but not required. As the August weather in Alameda can be very changeable, we recommend hats, shawls and parasols.
The event is not a general potluck. Please bring your OWN picnic lunch. As there are only a couple of picnic tables in the Rose Garden side of the park guests may want to bring blankets to sit on or even chairs and tables. Period-looking picnic furniture and accoutrements are very welcome and add ambience to the event!
In the afternoon between 1 and 4 pm, our celebrated historical dance band, Greenwich Mean Time, will play a variety of popular vintage ballroom dance music, ranging from beautiful waltzes and polkas to the latest Ragtime music (one-steps, two-steps, and the Castle Schottische) and the new tango from Argentina.
The event is absolutely free - our way of thanking our loyal supporters and of welcoming newcomers - but cash tips to our wonderful and very hard-working band are very much appreciated!
You can make donations to the band at our website
1450 High Street, Alameda (Near the Rose Garden)
Suggested Set-Up Time: 10:00 am (or earlier for the best picnic spots)
Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:00 am
Formal Dancing: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: Free! (Your donations to the band are welcome!
Pack a picnic basket, don your most fetching hat, and join us for an elegant Edwardian picnic among the roses in Old Alameda, followed by a vintage dance with live music by the celebrated Greenwich Mean Time band.
Late Victorian or Edwardian costume is admired but not required. As the August weather in Alameda can be very changeable, we recommend hats, shawls and parasols.
The event is not a general potluck. Please bring your OWN picnic lunch. As there are only a couple of picnic tables in the Rose Garden side of the park guests may want to bring blankets to sit on or even chairs and tables. Period-looking picnic furniture and accoutrements are very welcome and add ambience to the event!
In the afternoon between 1 and 4 pm, our celebrated historical dance band, Greenwich Mean Time, will play a variety of popular vintage ballroom dance music, ranging from beautiful waltzes and polkas to the latest Ragtime music (one-steps, two-steps, and the Castle Schottische) and the new tango from Argentina.
The event is absolutely free - our way of thanking our loyal supporters and of welcoming newcomers - but cash tips to our wonderful and very hard-working band are very much appreciated!
You can make donations to the band at our website
LOOKING AHEAD
Our next ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball, on September 6, 2025.
Our next ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball, on September 6, 2025.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
And while it is not until November, tickets are on sale for our annual Le Bal des Vampires, taking place on November 1, 2025. This is our biggest event of the year, and always sells out well in advance.
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
--
James Myers
James Myers
Jun 16, 2025, 3:03:31 PM6/16/25
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WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 17.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 17.
James Myers
Jun 23, 2025, 2:56:06 PM6/23/25
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WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 24.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 24.
James Myers
Jun 30, 2025, 3:10:42 PM6/30/25
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WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 1.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 1.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
NEXT EVENT
There will not be a monthly dance in July, due to the July 4th Weekend.
Our next monthly event will be the Alameda 1910 Afternoon Picnic Dance in the Park, on August 2, 2025.
Location: Lincoln Park
1450 High Street, Alameda (Near the Rose Garden)
Suggested Set-Up Time: 10:00 am (or earlier for the best picnic spots)
Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:00 am
Formal Dancing: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: Free! (Your donations to the band are welcome!
Pack a picnic basket, don your most fetching hat, and join us for an elegant Edwardian picnic among the roses in Old Alameda, followed by a vintage dance with live music by the celebrated Greenwich Mean Time band.
Late Victorian or Edwardian costume is admired but not required. As the August weather in Alameda can be very changeable, we recommend hats, shawls and parasols.
The event is not a general potluck. Please bring your OWN picnic lunch. As there are only a couple of picnic tables in the Rose Garden side of the park guests may want to bring blankets to sit on or even chairs and tables. Period-looking picnic furniture and accoutrements are very welcome and add ambience to the event!
In the afternoon between 1 and 4 pm, our celebrated historical dance band, Greenwich Mean Time, will play a variety of popular vintage ballroom dance music, ranging from beautiful waltzes and polkas to the latest Ragtime music (one-steps, two-steps, and the Castle Schottische) and the new tango from Argentina.
There will not be a monthly dance in July, due to the July 4th Weekend.
Our next monthly event will be the Alameda 1910 Afternoon Picnic Dance in the Park, on August 2, 2025.
Location: Lincoln Park
1450 High Street, Alameda (Near the Rose Garden)
Suggested Set-Up Time: 10:00 am (or earlier for the best picnic spots)
Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:00 am
Formal Dancing: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: Free! (Your donations to the band are welcome!
Pack a picnic basket, don your most fetching hat, and join us for an elegant Edwardian picnic among the roses in Old Alameda, followed by a vintage dance with live music by the celebrated Greenwich Mean Time band.
Late Victorian or Edwardian costume is admired but not required. As the August weather in Alameda can be very changeable, we recommend hats, shawls and parasols.
The event is not a general potluck. Please bring your OWN picnic lunch. As there are only a couple of picnic tables in the Rose Garden side of the park guests may want to bring blankets to sit on or even chairs and tables. Period-looking picnic furniture and accoutrements are very welcome and add ambience to the event!
In the afternoon between 1 and 4 pm, our celebrated historical dance band, Greenwich Mean Time, will play a variety of popular vintage ballroom dance music, ranging from beautiful waltzes and polkas to the latest Ragtime music (one-steps, two-steps, and the Castle Schottische) and the new tango from Argentina.
We are delighted to announce that the Celtic Tea Shoppe will once again be offering specially created tea boxes for the PEERS picnic dance on August 3. They can be ordered at
The event is absolutely free - our way of thanking our loyal supporters and of welcoming newcomers - but cash tips to our wonderful and very hard-working band are very much appreciated!
You can make donations to the band at our website
LOOKING AHEAD
Our next ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball, on September 6, 2025.
Our next ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball, on September 6, 2025.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
And while it is not until November, tickets are on sale for our annual Le Bal des Vampires, taking place on November 1, 2025. This is our biggest event of the year, and always sells out well in advance.
https://peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
--
James Myers
James Myers
Jul 7, 2025, 3:09:31 PM7/7/25
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WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 8.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 8.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
NEXT EVENT
James Myers
Jul 14, 2025, 2:53:45 PM7/14/25
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NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly event will be the Alameda 1910 Afternoon Picnic Dance in the Park, on August 2, 2025.
Location: Lincoln Park
1450 High Street, Alameda (Near the Rose Garden)
Suggested Set-Up Time: 10:00 am (or earlier for the best picnic spots)
Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:00 am
Formal Dancing: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: Free! (Your donations to the band are welcome!
Pack a picnic basket, don your most fetching hat, and join us for an elegant Edwardian picnic among the roses in Old Alameda, followed by a vintage dance with live music by the celebrated Greenwich Mean Time band.
Late Victorian or Edwardian costume is admired but not required. As the August weather in Alameda can be very changeable, we recommend hats, shawls and parasols.
The event is not a general potluck. Please bring your OWN picnic lunch. As there are only a couple of picnic tables in the Rose Garden side of the park guests may want to bring blankets to sit on or even chairs and tables. Period-looking picnic furniture and accoutrements are very welcome and add ambience to the event!
In the afternoon between 1 and 4 pm, our celebrated historical dance band, Greenwich Mean Time, will play a variety of popular vintage ballroom dance music, ranging from beautiful waltzes and polkas to the latest Ragtime music (one-steps, two-steps, and the Castle Schottische) and the new tango from Argentina.
We are delighted to announce that the Celtic Tea Shoppe will once again be offering specially created tea boxes for the PEERS picnic dance on August 3. They can be ordered at
Our next monthly event will be the Alameda 1910 Afternoon Picnic Dance in the Park, on August 2, 2025.
Location: Lincoln Park
1450 High Street, Alameda (Near the Rose Garden)
Suggested Set-Up Time: 10:00 am (or earlier for the best picnic spots)
Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:00 am
Formal Dancing: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: Free! (Your donations to the band are welcome!
Pack a picnic basket, don your most fetching hat, and join us for an elegant Edwardian picnic among the roses in Old Alameda, followed by a vintage dance with live music by the celebrated Greenwich Mean Time band.
Late Victorian or Edwardian costume is admired but not required. As the August weather in Alameda can be very changeable, we recommend hats, shawls and parasols.
The event is not a general potluck. Please bring your OWN picnic lunch. As there are only a couple of picnic tables in the Rose Garden side of the park guests may want to bring blankets to sit on or even chairs and tables. Period-looking picnic furniture and accoutrements are very welcome and add ambience to the event!
In the afternoon between 1 and 4 pm, our celebrated historical dance band, Greenwich Mean Time, will play a variety of popular vintage ballroom dance music, ranging from beautiful waltzes and polkas to the latest Ragtime music (one-steps, two-steps, and the Castle Schottische) and the new tango from Argentina.
We are delighted to announce that the Celtic Tea Shoppe will once again be offering specially created tea boxes for the PEERS picnic dance on August 3. They can be ordered at
https://celticteashoppe.com/products/peers-annual-picnic-in-the-park-2025-tea-box
The event is absolutely free - our way of thanking our loyal supporters and of welcoming newcomers - but cash tips to our wonderful and very hard-working band are very much appreciated!
You can make donations to the band at our website
The event is absolutely free - our way of thanking our loyal supporters and of welcoming newcomers - but cash tips to our wonderful and very hard-working band are very much appreciated!
You can make donations to the band at our website
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 15.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 15.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
James Myers
Jul 21, 2025, 3:03:33 PM7/21/25
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NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly event will be the Alameda 1910 Afternoon Picnic Dance in the Park, on August 2, 2025.
Location: Lincoln Park
1450 High Street, Alameda (Near the Rose Garden)
Suggested Set-Up Time: 10:00 am (or earlier for the best picnic spots)
Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:00 am
Formal Dancing: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: Free! (Your donations to the band are welcome!
Pack a picnic basket, don your most fetching hat, and join us for an elegant Edwardian picnic among the roses in Old Alameda, followed by a vintage dance with live music by the celebrated Greenwich Mean Time band.
Late Victorian or Edwardian costume is admired but not required. As the August weather in Alameda can be very changeable, we recommend hats, shawls and parasols.
The event is not a general potluck. Please bring your OWN picnic lunch. As there are only a couple of picnic tables in the Rose Garden side of the park guests may want to bring blankets to sit on or even chairs and tables. Period-looking picnic furniture and accoutrements are very welcome and add ambience to the event!
In the afternoon between 1 and 4 pm, our celebrated historical dance band, Greenwich Mean Time, will play a variety of popular vintage ballroom dance music, ranging from beautiful waltzes and polkas to the latest Ragtime music (one-steps, two-steps, and the Castle Schottische) and the new tango from Argentina.
We are delighted to announce that the Celtic Tea Shoppe will once again be offering specially created tea boxes for the PEERS picnic dance on August 3. They can be ordered at
https://celticteashoppe.com/products/peers-annual-picnic-in-the-park-2025-tea-box
Our next monthly event will be the Alameda 1910 Afternoon Picnic Dance in the Park, on August 2, 2025.
Location: Lincoln Park
1450 High Street, Alameda (Near the Rose Garden)
Suggested Set-Up Time: 10:00 am (or earlier for the best picnic spots)
Picnic Luncheon begins: 11:00 am
Formal Dancing: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: Free! (Your donations to the band are welcome!
Pack a picnic basket, don your most fetching hat, and join us for an elegant Edwardian picnic among the roses in Old Alameda, followed by a vintage dance with live music by the celebrated Greenwich Mean Time band.
Late Victorian or Edwardian costume is admired but not required. As the August weather in Alameda can be very changeable, we recommend hats, shawls and parasols.
The event is not a general potluck. Please bring your OWN picnic lunch. As there are only a couple of picnic tables in the Rose Garden side of the park guests may want to bring blankets to sit on or even chairs and tables. Period-looking picnic furniture and accoutrements are very welcome and add ambience to the event!
In the afternoon between 1 and 4 pm, our celebrated historical dance band, Greenwich Mean Time, will play a variety of popular vintage ballroom dance music, ranging from beautiful waltzes and polkas to the latest Ragtime music (one-steps, two-steps, and the Castle Schottische) and the new tango from Argentina.
We are delighted to announce that the Celtic Tea Shoppe will once again be offering specially created tea boxes for the PEERS picnic dance on August 3. They can be ordered at
https://celticteashoppe.com/products/peers-annual-picnic-in-the-park-2025-tea-box
The menu for the Celtic Tea Shoppe lunch box is attached to this email.
The event is absolutely free - our way of thanking our loyal supporters and of welcoming newcomers - but cash tips to our wonderful and very hard-working band are very much appreciated!
You can make donations to the band at our website
https://peersdance.org/picnic.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 22.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our next ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball, on September 6, 2025.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
https://peersdance.org/gatsby.html
And while it is not until November, tickets are on sale for our annual Le Bal des Vampires, taking place on November 1, 2025. This is our biggest event of the year, and always sells out well in advance.
https://peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
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James Myers
James Myers
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WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 29.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 29.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
James Myers
Aug 4, 2025, 2:59:44 PM8/4/25
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NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in One-Step, Slow Foxtrot, and East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Sara & Swingtime. No partners required! This is a great way to polish up your dance skills or to get some extra practice for next week’s Art Deco Society Gatsby Picnic.
1920’s or ‘30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Socialites, show people, artists, and even politicians and underworld types are welcome but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event! (And, besides, the Chief of Police never misses one of Mr. Gatsby’s parties!).
There will be a light snack buffet in the parlor, and (in defiance of Prohibition) a no-host (cash) bar outside the ballroom. Don’t worry: Both our Governor and the Chief of Police are good friends of Jay Gatsby!
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
1920’s or ‘30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Socialites, show people, artists, and even politicians and underworld types are welcome but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event! (And, besides, the Chief of Police never misses one of Mr. Gatsby’s parties!).
There will be a light snack buffet in the parlor, and (in defiance of Prohibition) a no-host (cash) bar outside the ballroom. Don’t worry: Both our Governor and the Chief of Police are good friends of Jay Gatsby!
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 5.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 5.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our October ball will be the Haunted Mansion Ball, on October 4, 2025.
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
https://peersdance.org/haunted.html
Our October ball will be the Haunted Mansion Ball, on October 4, 2025.
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
https://peersdance.org/haunted.html
And while it is not until November, tickets are on sale for our annual Le Bal des Vampires, taking place on November 1, 2025. This is our biggest event of the year, and always sells out well in advance.
https://peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
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James Myers
James Myers
Aug 11, 2025, 2:53:41 PM8/11/25
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NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in One-Step, Slow Foxtrot, and East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Sara & Swingtime. No partners required! This is a great way to polish up your dance skills or to get some extra practice for next week’s Art Deco Society Gatsby Picnic.
1920’s or ‘30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Socialites, show people, artists, and even politicians and underworld types are welcome but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event! (And, besides, the Chief of Police never misses one of Mr. Gatsby’s parties!).
There will be a light snack buffet in the parlor, and (in defiance of Prohibition) a no-host (cash) bar outside the ballroom. Don’t worry: Both our Governor and the Chief of Police are good friends of Jay Gatsby!
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in One-Step, Slow Foxtrot, and East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Sara & Swingtime. No partners required! This is a great way to polish up your dance skills or to get some extra practice for next week’s Art Deco Society Gatsby Picnic.
1920’s or ‘30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Socialites, show people, artists, and even politicians and underworld types are welcome but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event! (And, besides, the Chief of Police never misses one of Mr. Gatsby’s parties!).
There will be a light snack buffet in the parlor, and (in defiance of Prohibition) a no-host (cash) bar outside the ballroom. Don’t worry: Both our Governor and the Chief of Police are good friends of Jay Gatsby!
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 12.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 12.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our October ball will be the Haunted Mansion Ball, on October 4, 2025.
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
https://peersdance.org/haunted.html
And while it is not until November, tickets are on sale for our annual Le Bal des Vampires, taking place on November 1, 2025. This is our biggest event of the year, and always sells out well in advance.
https://peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
Our October ball will be the Haunted Mansion Ball, on October 4, 2025.
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
https://peersdance.org/haunted.html
And while it is not until November, tickets are on sale for our annual Le Bal des Vampires, taking place on November 1, 2025. This is our biggest event of the year, and always sells out well in advance.
https://peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Aug 18, 2025, 3:09:21 PM8/18/25
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Our next monthly ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in One-Step, Slow Foxtrot, and East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Sara & Swingtime. No partners required! This is a great way to polish up your dance skills or to get some extra practice for next week’s Art Deco Society Gatsby Picnic.
1920’s or ‘30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Socialites, show people, artists, and even politicians and underworld types are welcome but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event! (And, besides, the Chief of Police never misses one of Mr. Gatsby’s parties!).
There will be a light snack buffet in the parlor, and (in defiance of Prohibition) a no-host (cash) bar outside the ballroom. Don’t worry: Both our Governor and the Chief of Police are good friends of Jay Gatsby!
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in One-Step, Slow Foxtrot, and East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Sara & Swingtime. No partners required! This is a great way to polish up your dance skills or to get some extra practice for next week’s Art Deco Society Gatsby Picnic.
1920’s or ‘30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Socialites, show people, artists, and even politicians and underworld types are welcome but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event! (And, besides, the Chief of Police never misses one of Mr. Gatsby’s parties!).
There will be a light snack buffet in the parlor, and (in defiance of Prohibition) a no-host (cash) bar outside the ballroom. Don’t worry: Both our Governor and the Chief of Police are good friends of Jay Gatsby!
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 19.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 19.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
GRACE-N-MOTION
PEERS is among the many dance groups who will be participating in Grace Cathedral's annual Grace-N-Motion event in celebration of National Dance Day.
Come witness dance, diversity, and devotion, as dancers from different styles, techniques, and cultures move throughout the cathedral. All performances will happen simultaneously, throughout the nave, aisles, and chapels. Each dance group will have a three-minute piece that will rotate and repeat throughout the night, allowing audience members to see as many pieces as possible. Curated by Carla Service of Dance-A-Vision Entertainment, this event will leave you breathless with a cornucopia of dance enlightenment.
Information on the event and tickets can be found at Grace Cathedral's website at:
https://gracecathedral.org/calendar-events/grace-n-motion-a-celebration-of-dance-on-national-dance-day/
PEERS is among the many dance groups who will be participating in Grace Cathedral's annual Grace-N-Motion event in celebration of National Dance Day.
Come witness dance, diversity, and devotion, as dancers from different styles, techniques, and cultures move throughout the cathedral. All performances will happen simultaneously, throughout the nave, aisles, and chapels. Each dance group will have a three-minute piece that will rotate and repeat throughout the night, allowing audience members to see as many pieces as possible. Curated by Carla Service of Dance-A-Vision Entertainment, this event will leave you breathless with a cornucopia of dance enlightenment.
Information on the event and tickets can be found at Grace Cathedral's website at:
https://gracecathedral.org/calendar-events/grace-n-motion-a-celebration-of-dance-on-national-dance-day/
James Myers
Aug 25, 2025, 2:56:09 PM8/25/25
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Our next monthly ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in One-Step, Slow Foxtrot, and East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight. This is a great way to polish up your dance skills or to get some extra practice for next week's Gatsby Summer Afternoon at Kelly Park.
1920’s or ‘30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Socialites, show people, artists, and even politicians and underworld types are welcome but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event! (And, besides, the Chief of Police never misses one of Mr. Gatsby’s parties!).
There will be a light snack buffet in the parlor, and (in defiance of Prohibition) a no-host (cash) bar outside the ballroom. Don’t worry: Both our Governor and the Chief of Police are good friends of Jay Gatsby!
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 26.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
GRACE-N-MOTION
PEERS is among the many dance groups who will be performing at Grace Cathedral's annual Grace-N-Motion event in celebration of National Dance Day.
Come witness dance, diversity, and devotion, as dancers from different styles, techniques, and cultures move throughout the cathedral. All performances will happen simultaneously, throughout the nave, aisles, and chapels. Each dance group will have a three-minute piece that will rotate and repeat throughout the night, allowing audience members to see as many pieces as possible. Curated by Carla Service of Dance-A-Vision Entertainment, this event will leave you breathless with a cornucopia of dance enlightenment.
Information on the event and tickets can be found at Grace Cathedral's website at:
https://gracecathedral.org/calendar-events/grace-n-motion-a-celebration-of-dance-on-national-dance-day/
There is also a Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/9652193644881618
LOOKING AHEAD
Our October ball will be the Haunted Mansion Ball, on October 4, 2025.
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
https://peersdance.org/haunted.html
And while it is not until November, tickets are on sale for our annual Le Bal des Vampires, taking place on November 1, 2025. This is our biggest event of the year, and always sells out well in advance.
https://peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Sep 1, 2025, 2:57:04 PM9/1/25
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1) Our Next Event - The Great Gatsby Ball - September 6, 2025
2) Weekly Dance Class - September 2, 2025
3) Grace-N-Motion - September 20, 2025
4) PEERS Goes to the Movies - September 27, 2025
5) Looking Ahead
OUR NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball this coming Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” The Oaktown Strutters will play dance music ranging from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. There's something for everyone at Jay Gatsby’s grand ball.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in One-Step, Slow Foxtrot, and East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight. This is a great way to polish up your dance skills or to get some extra practice for next week's Gatsby Summer Afternoon at Kelly Park.
1920’s or ‘30’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Socialites, show people, artists, and even politicians and underworld types are welcome but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event! (And, besides, the Chief of Police never misses one of Mr. Gatsby’s parties!).
There will be a light snack buffet in the parlor, and (in defiance of Prohibition) a no-host (cash) bar outside the ballroom. Don’t worry: Both our Governor and the Chief of Police are good friends of Jay Gatsby!
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 2.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 2.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
GRACE-N-MOTION
PEERS is among the many dance groups who will be performing at Grace Cathedral's annual Grace-N-Motion event in celebration of National Dance Day.
Come witness dance, diversity, and devotion, as dancers from different styles, techniques, and cultures move throughout the cathedral. All performances will happen simultaneously, throughout the nave, aisles, and chapels. Each dance group will have a three-minute piece that will rotate and repeat throughout the night, allowing audience members to see as many pieces as possible. Curated by Carla Service of Dance-A-Vision Entertainment, this event will leave you breathless with a cornucopia of dance enlightenment.
Information on the event and tickets can be found at Grace Cathedral's website at:
https://gracecathedral.org/calendar-events/grace-n-motion-a-celebration-of-dance-on-national-dance-day/
There is also a Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/9652193644881618
PEERS is among the many dance groups who will be performing at Grace Cathedral's annual Grace-N-Motion event in celebration of National Dance Day.
Come witness dance, diversity, and devotion, as dancers from different styles, techniques, and cultures move throughout the cathedral. All performances will happen simultaneously, throughout the nave, aisles, and chapels. Each dance group will have a three-minute piece that will rotate and repeat throughout the night, allowing audience members to see as many pieces as possible. Curated by Carla Service of Dance-A-Vision Entertainment, this event will leave you breathless with a cornucopia of dance enlightenment.
Information on the event and tickets can be found at Grace Cathedral's website at:
https://gracecathedral.org/calendar-events/grace-n-motion-a-celebration-of-dance-on-national-dance-day/
There is also a Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/9652193644881618
PEERS GOES TO THE MOVIES
Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1924 silent film "Captain January" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday,September 27, 2025. We're planning on going in period costumes.
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at
https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6391263150735360&to=5333858931441664
This is the 1924 silent film, not the 1936 remake with Shirley Temple.
And it's Cathleen's birthday!
As always, period costume is admired, not required.
James Myers
Sep 8, 2025, 3:02:22 PM9/8/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Our Next Event - The Haunted Mansion Ball - October 4, 2025
2) Weekly Dance Class - September 9, 2025
3) Grace-N-Motion - September 20, 2025
4) PEERS Goes to the Movies - September 27, 2025
5) Looking Ahead
OUR NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be the Haunted Mansion Ball on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake,
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake,
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
After the 7pm Victorian ballroom dance lesson, formal dancing commences from 8pm to Midnight.
Since our haunted mansion features ghosts from at least four different centuries, 18th or 19th Century costume or modern evening dress is admired, but not required.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/haunted.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 9.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 9.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
GRACE-N-MOTION
PEERS is among the many dance groups who will be performing at Grace Cathedral's annual Grace-N-Motion event in celebration of National Dance Day.
Come witness dance, diversity, and devotion, as dancers from different styles, techniques, and cultures move throughout the cathedral. All performances will happen simultaneously, throughout the nave, aisles, and chapels. Each dance group will have a three-minute piece that will rotate and repeat throughout the night, allowing audience members to see as many pieces as possible. Curated by Carla Service of Dance-A-Vision Entertainment, this event will leave you breathless with a cornucopia of dance enlightenment.
Information on the event and tickets can be found at Grace Cathedral's website at:
https://gracecathedral.org/calendar-events/grace-n-motion-a-celebration-of-dance-on-national-dance-day/
There is also a Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/9652193644881618
PEERS is among the many dance groups who will be performing at Grace Cathedral's annual Grace-N-Motion event in celebration of National Dance Day.
Come witness dance, diversity, and devotion, as dancers from different styles, techniques, and cultures move throughout the cathedral. All performances will happen simultaneously, throughout the nave, aisles, and chapels. Each dance group will have a three-minute piece that will rotate and repeat throughout the night, allowing audience members to see as many pieces as possible. Curated by Carla Service of Dance-A-Vision Entertainment, this event will leave you breathless with a cornucopia of dance enlightenment.
Information on the event and tickets can be found at Grace Cathedral's website at:
https://gracecathedral.org/calendar-events/grace-n-motion-a-celebration-of-dance-on-national-dance-day/
There is also a Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/9652193644881618
PEERS GOES TO THE MOVIES
Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1924 silent film "Captain January" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday,September 27, 2025. We're planning on going in period costumes.
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at
https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6391263150735360&to=5333858931441664
This is the 1924 silent film, not the 1936 remake with Shirley Temple.
Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1924 silent film "Captain January" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday,September 27, 2025. We're planning on going in period costumes.
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at
https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6391263150735360&to=5333858931441664
This is the 1924 silent film, not the 1936 remake with Shirley Temple.
And it's Cathleen's birthday!
As always, period costume is admired, not required.
Our November ball will be Le Bal des Vampires, on November 1, 2025.
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 30th Annual Le Bal des Vampires.
https://www.peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
For costume tips, you may want to visit the PEERS photograph gallery for the 2015 Le Bal des Vampires, 2016 Le Bal des Vampires , 2022 Le Bal des Vampires, and 2024 Le Bal des Vampires.
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2016/11-5-16-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-144/n-jM5srR/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember, and it always sells out early. We suggest ordering your tickets soon!
James Myers
Sep 15, 2025, 3:06:02 PM9/15/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Our Next Event - The Haunted Mansion Ball - October 4, 2025
2) Weekly Dance Class - September 16, 2025
3) Grace-N-Motion - September 20, 2025
4) PEERS Goes to the Movies - September 27, 2025
5) Looking Ahead
OUR NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be the Haunted Mansion Ball on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake,
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake,
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
After the 7pm Victorian ballroom dance lesson, formal dancing commences from 8pm to Midnight.
Since our haunted mansion features ghosts from at least four different centuries, 18th or 19th Century costume or modern evening dress is admired, but not required.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/haunted.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 16.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 16.
James Myers
James Myers
Sep 22, 2025, 2:51:20 PM9/22/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Our Next Event - The Haunted Mansion Ball - October 4, 2025
2) Weekly Dance Class - September 23, 2025
3) PEERS Goes to the Movies - September 27, 2025
4) PEERS at Alameda Pride in the Park
5) Looking Ahead
OUR NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be the Haunted Mansion Ball on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake,
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake,
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
After the 7pm Victorian ballroom dance lesson, formal dancing commences from 8pm to Midnight.
Since our haunted mansion features ghosts from at least four different centuries, 18th or 19th Century costume or modern evening dress is admired, but not required.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/haunted.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 23.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 23.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
PEERS GOES TO THE MOVIES
Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1924 silent film "Captain January" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday,September 27, 2025. We're planning on going in period costumes.
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at
https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6391263150735360&to=5333858931441664
This is the 1924 silent film, not the 1936 remake with Shirley Temple.
Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1924 silent film "Captain January" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday,September 27, 2025. We're planning on going in period costumes.
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at
https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6391263150735360&to=5333858931441664
This is the 1924 silent film, not the 1936 remake with Shirley Temple.
And it's Cathleen's birthday!
As always, period costume is admired, not required.
PEERS AT ALAMEDA PRIDE IN THE PARK
PEERS will have a table at the annual Alameda Pride in the Park event on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
A family-friendly event celebrating LGBTQIA communities with performances, music, and food at Chochenyo Park.
Our November ball will be Le Bal des Vampires, on November 1, 2025.
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 30th Annual Le Bal des Vampires.
https://www.peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
For costume tips, you may want to visit the PEERS photograph gallery for the 2015 Le Bal des Vampires, 2016 Le Bal des Vampires , 2022 Le Bal des Vampires, and 2024 Le Bal des Vampires.
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 30th Annual Le Bal des Vampires.
https://www.peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
For costume tips, you may want to visit the PEERS photograph gallery for the 2015 Le Bal des Vampires, 2016 Le Bal des Vampires , 2022 Le Bal des Vampires, and 2024 Le Bal des Vampires.
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2016/11-5-16-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-144/n-jM5srR/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember, and it always sells out early. We suggest ordering your tickets soon!
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Sep 29, 2025, 2:59:27 PM9/29/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Our Next Event - The Haunted Mansion Ball - October 4, 2025
2) Weekly Dance Class - September 30, 2025
3) PEERS at Alameda Pride in the Park - October 11, 2025
4) Looking Ahead
OUR NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be the Haunted Mansion Ball on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake,
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake,
Spooks come out for a swinging wake.
Happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize.
Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion for an evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. The Brassworks is well-known for their brilliant arrangements of some of the spookiest classical Halloween music we've ever heard! Dance 19th Century waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, quadrilles, and set dances and mixers. All pattern dances will be taught and called. Venue is the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge!
After the 7pm Victorian ballroom dance lesson, formal dancing commences from 8pm to Midnight.
Since our haunted mansion features ghosts from at least four different centuries, 18th or 19th Century costume or modern evening dress is admired, but not required.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Full details on the ball are available website at https://www.peersdance.org/haunted.html
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 30.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 30.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
PEERS AT ALAMEDA PRIDE IN THE PARK
PEERS will have a table at the annual Alameda Pride in the Park event on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
A family-friendly event celebrating LGBTQIA communities with performances, music, and food at Chochenyo Park.
Our November ball will be Le Bal des Vampires, on November 1, 2025.
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 30th Annual Le Bal des Vampires.
https://www.peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
For costume tips, you may want to visit the PEERS photograph gallery for the 2015 Le Bal des Vampires, 2016 Le Bal des Vampires , 2022 Le Bal des Vampires, and 2024 Le Bal des Vampires.
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 30th Annual Le Bal des Vampires.
https://www.peersdance.org/vamps2025.html
For costume tips, you may want to visit the PEERS photograph gallery for the 2015 Le Bal des Vampires, 2016 Le Bal des Vampires , 2022 Le Bal des Vampires, and 2024 Le Bal des Vampires.
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2016/11-5-16-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-144/n-jM5srR/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember, and it always sells out early. We suggest ordering your tickets soon!
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will all be busy dancing at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Come join us at Mr. Fezziwig's Christmas party
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Oct 6, 2025, 3:04:38 PM10/6/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Our Next Event - Le Bal des Vampires - November 1, 2025
2) Weekly Dance Class - October 7, 2025
3) PEERS at Alameda Pride in the Park - October 11, 2025
4) Clockwork Alchemy - October 24 - 26, 2025
5) Dickens Christmas Fair - November 22 - December 21, 2025
6) Looking Ahead
OUR NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be Le Bal des Vampires on November 1, 2025.
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 30th Annual Le Bal des Vampires.
Suggested costume is evening dress of the century and country of your "rebirth." This may include dress uniform, period costume (authentic or fantasy) or vintage or modern evening dress. There is no dress code for the ball (We certainly don't expect Spike to attend in black tie!), but you will see some of the most gorgeous and creative costumes of the social season at Le Bal des Vampires.
For costume tips, you may want to visit the PEERS photograph gallery for the 2015 Le Bal des Vampires, 2016 Le Bal des Vampires , 2022 Le Bal des Vampires, and 2024 Le Bal des Vampires.
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2016/11-5-16-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-144/n-jM5srR/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
This year there will once again be simultaneous dancing on two separate floors:
Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Greenwich Mean Time. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries - from 18th century Baroque contredanses to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas; to elegant early 20th century tangos, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing.
For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing join us downstairs at the Nightfall Club (located in the hall's atmospheric Ratskeller) for a wonderfully varied repertoire of dark music to stir the blood and spirit from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by our remarkable DJ, Persephone, Nightfall also features a no-host (cash) bar. For those interested in dining before the ball there are a variety of restaurants within easy walking distance of the Lodge, especially on nearby Park Street
Guests may also enjoy quiet conversation, Tarot readings, and photography opportunities in the Lodge's elegant but comfortable Edwardian Parlor with its Baroque décor.
Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Greenwich Mean Time. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries - from 18th century Baroque contredanses to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas; to elegant early 20th century tangos, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing.
For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing join us downstairs at the Nightfall Club (located in the hall's atmospheric Ratskeller) for a wonderfully varied repertoire of dark music to stir the blood and spirit from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by our remarkable DJ, Persephone, Nightfall also features a no-host (cash) bar. For those interested in dining before the ball there are a variety of restaurants within easy walking distance of the Lodge, especially on nearby Park Street
Guests may also enjoy quiet conversation, Tarot readings, and photography opportunities in the Lodge's elegant but comfortable Edwardian Parlor with its Baroque décor.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early!
Full details on the ball are available website at
Tickets may be purchased at the same link.
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 7.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 7.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
PEERS AT ALAMEDA PRIDE IN THE PARK
PEERS will have a table at the annual Alameda Pride in the Park event on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
A family-friendly event celebrating LGBTQIA communities with performances, music, and food at Chochenyo Park.
CLOCKWORK ALCHEMY
We'll be teaching dance workshops at Clockwork Alchemy the weekend of October 24 - 26. Clockwork Alchemy is a Bay Area Steampunk convention, and we would love to see you there.
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will all be busy dancing at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Come join us at Mr. Fezziwig's Christmas party
LOOKING AHEAD
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Oct 13, 2025, 3:10:00 PM10/13/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Our Next Event - Le Bal des Vampires - November 1, 2025
2) Weekly Dance Class - October 14, 2025
3) Clockwork Alchemy - October 24 - 26, 2025
4) Dickens Christmas Fair - November 22 - December 21, 2025
5) Looking Ahead
OUR NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be Le Bal des Vampires on November 1, 2025.
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 30th Annual Le Bal des Vampires.
Suggested costume is evening dress of the century and country of your "rebirth." This may include dress uniform, period costume (authentic or fantasy) or vintage or modern evening dress. There is no dress code for the ball (We certainly don't expect Spike to attend in black tie!), but you will see some of the most gorgeous and creative costumes of the social season at Le Bal des Vampires.
This year there will once again be simultaneous dancing on two separate floors:
Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Greenwich Mean Time. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries - from 18th century Baroque contredanses to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas; to elegant early 20th century tangos, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing.
For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing join us downstairs at the Nightfall Club (located in the hall's atmospheric Ratskeller) for a wonderfully varied repertoire of dark music to stir the blood and spirit from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by our remarkable DJ, Persephone, Nightfall also features a no-host (cash) bar. For those interested in dining before the ball there are a variety of restaurants within easy walking distance of the Lodge, especially on nearby Park Street
Guests may also enjoy quiet conversation, Tarot readings, and photography opportunities in the Lodge's elegant but comfortable Edwardian Parlor with its Baroque décor.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early!
Suggested costume is evening dress of the century and country of your "rebirth." This may include dress uniform, period costume (authentic or fantasy) or vintage or modern evening dress. There is no dress code for the ball (We certainly don't expect Spike to attend in black tie!), but you will see some of the most gorgeous and creative costumes of the social season at Le Bal des Vampires.
For costume tips, you may want to visit the PEERS photograph gallery for the 2015 Le Bal des Vampires, 2016 Le Bal des Vampires , 2022 Le Bal des Vampires, and 2024 Le Bal des Vampires.
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2016/11-5-16-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-144/n-jM5srR/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Greenwich Mean Time. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries - from 18th century Baroque contredanses to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas; to elegant early 20th century tangos, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing.
For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing join us downstairs at the Nightfall Club (located in the hall's atmospheric Ratskeller) for a wonderfully varied repertoire of dark music to stir the blood and spirit from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by our remarkable DJ, Persephone, Nightfall also features a no-host (cash) bar. For those interested in dining before the ball there are a variety of restaurants within easy walking distance of the Lodge, especially on nearby Park Street
Guests may also enjoy quiet conversation, Tarot readings, and photography opportunities in the Lodge's elegant but comfortable Edwardian Parlor with its Baroque décor.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early!
Full details on the ball are available website at
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 14.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 14.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
CLOCKWORK ALCHEMY
We'll be teaching dance workshops at Clockwork Alchemy the weekend of October 24 - 26. Clockwork Alchemy is a Bay Area Steampunk convention, and we would love to see you there.
We will be teaching the following classes:
Basic Waltz Acacia Ballroom Fri 1-2 pm
Patterned Waltz Acacia Ballroom Fri 2-3 pm
Ballroom Refresher Peninsula 7 Sat 4-5:30pm\
Patterned Waltz Acacia Ballroom Fri 2-3 pm
Ballroom Refresher Peninsula 7 Sat 4-5:30pm\
Afternoon Dance Acacia Ballroom Sun 1-4pm
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will all be busy dancing at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Come join us at Mr. Fezziwig's Christmas party
LOOKING AHEAD
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Oct 20, 2025, 3:06:15 PM10/20/25
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1) Our Next Event - Le Bal des Vampires - November 1, 2025
2) Weekly Dance Class - October 21, 2025
3) Clockwork Alchemy - October 24 - 26, 2025
4) Dickens Christmas Fair - November 22 - December 21, 2025
5) Looking Ahead
OUR NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be Le Bal des Vampires on November 1, 2025.
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 30th Annual Le Bal des Vampires.
Suggested costume is evening dress of the century and country of your "rebirth." This may include dress uniform, period costume (authentic or fantasy) or vintage or modern evening dress. There is no dress code for the ball (We certainly don't expect Spike to attend in black tie!), but you will see some of the most gorgeous and creative costumes of the social season at Le Bal des Vampires.
This year there will once again be simultaneous dancing on two separate floors:
Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Greenwich Mean Time. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries - from 18th century Baroque contredanses to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas; to elegant early 20th century tangos, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing.
For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing join us downstairs at the Nightfall Club (located in the hall's atmospheric Ratskeller) for a wonderfully varied repertoire of dark music to stir the blood and spirit from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by our remarkable DJ, Persephone, Nightfall also features a no-host (cash) bar. For those interested in dining before the ball there are a variety of restaurants within easy walking distance of the Lodge, especially on nearby Park Street
Guests may also enjoy quiet conversation, Tarot readings, and photography opportunities in the Lodge's elegant but comfortable Edwardian Parlor with its Baroque décor.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early!
Suggested costume is evening dress of the century and country of your "rebirth." This may include dress uniform, period costume (authentic or fantasy) or vintage or modern evening dress. There is no dress code for the ball (We certainly don't expect Spike to attend in black tie!), but you will see some of the most gorgeous and creative costumes of the social season at Le Bal des Vampires.
For costume tips, you may want to visit the PEERS photograph gallery for the 2015 Le Bal des Vampires, 2016 Le Bal des Vampires , 2022 Le Bal des Vampires, and 2024 Le Bal des Vampires.
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2016/11-5-16-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-144/n-jM5srR/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Greenwich Mean Time. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries - from 18th century Baroque contredanses to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas; to elegant early 20th century tangos, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing.
For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing join us downstairs at the Nightfall Club (located in the hall's atmospheric Ratskeller) for a wonderfully varied repertoire of dark music to stir the blood and spirit from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by our remarkable DJ, Persephone, Nightfall also features a no-host (cash) bar. For those interested in dining before the ball there are a variety of restaurants within easy walking distance of the Lodge, especially on nearby Park Street
Guests may also enjoy quiet conversation, Tarot readings, and photography opportunities in the Lodge's elegant but comfortable Edwardian Parlor with its Baroque décor.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early!
Full details on the ball are available website at
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 21.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 21.
James Myers
James Myers
Oct 27, 2025, 2:51:38 PM10/27/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Our Next Event - Le Bal des Vampires - November 1, 2025
2) Weekly Dance Class - October 28, 2025
3) Dickens Christmas Fair - November 22 - December 21, 2025
4) Looking Ahead
OUR NEXT EVENT
Our next monthly ball will be Le Bal des Vampires on November 1, 2025.
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 30th Annual Le Bal des Vampires.
Suggested costume is evening dress of the century and country of your "rebirth." This may include dress uniform, period costume (authentic or fantasy) or vintage or modern evening dress. There is no dress code for the ball (We certainly don't expect Spike to attend in black tie!), but you will see some of the most gorgeous and creative costumes of the social season at Le Bal des Vampires.
This year there will once again be simultaneous dancing on two separate floors:
Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Greenwich Mean Time. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries - from 18th century Baroque contredanses to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas; to elegant early 20th century tangos, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing.
For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing join us downstairs at the Nightfall Club (located in the hall's atmospheric Ratskeller) for a wonderfully varied repertoire of dark music to stir the blood and spirit from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by our remarkable DJ, Persephone, Nightfall also features a no-host (cash) bar. For those interested in dining before the ball there are a variety of restaurants within easy walking distance of the Lodge, especially on nearby Park Street
Guests may also enjoy quiet conversation, Tarot readings, and photography opportunities in the Lodge's elegant but comfortable Edwardian Parlor with its Baroque décor.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early!
Suggested costume is evening dress of the century and country of your "rebirth." This may include dress uniform, period costume (authentic or fantasy) or vintage or modern evening dress. There is no dress code for the ball (We certainly don't expect Spike to attend in black tie!), but you will see some of the most gorgeous and creative costumes of the social season at Le Bal des Vampires.
For costume tips, you may want to visit the PEERS photograph gallery for the 2015 Le Bal des Vampires, 2016 Le Bal des Vampires , 2022 Le Bal des Vampires, and 2024 Le Bal des Vampires.
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2016/11-5-16-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-144/n-jM5srR/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC/
Our band in the elegant upstairs ballroom is the stylish but always dashing chamber ensemble Greenwich Mean Time. As usual, haunting waltzes dominate the program, but the evening will feature a variety of dance music from across the centuries - from 18th century Baroque contredanses to 19th century Victorian rotary and Viennese waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas; to elegant early 20th century tangos, blues, and fox trots and even some classic rock and roll Swing.
For those preferring a more modern style of dance music and free-style dancing join us downstairs at the Nightfall Club (located in the hall's atmospheric Ratskeller) for a wonderfully varied repertoire of dark music to stir the blood and spirit from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. Hosted by our remarkable DJ, Persephone, Nightfall also features a no-host (cash) bar. For those interested in dining before the ball there are a variety of restaurants within easy walking distance of the Lodge, especially on nearby Park Street
Guests may also enjoy quiet conversation, Tarot readings, and photography opportunities in the Lodge's elegant but comfortable Edwardian Parlor with its Baroque décor.
There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.
Our 30th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early!
Full details on the ball are available website at
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 28.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 28.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will all be busy dancing at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Come join us at Mr. Fezziwig's Christmas party
LOOKING AHEAD
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Nov 3, 2025, 3:08:47 PM11/3/25
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1) Weekly Dance Class - November 4, 2025
2) Dickens Christmas Fair - November 22 - December 21, 2025
3) Looking Ahead
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 4.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 4.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will all be busy dancing at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Come join us at Mr Fezziwig's warehouse for delightful Victorian dances. And enjoy the whole Dickens Fair, it truly is a remarkable holiday experience.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Nov 10, 2025, 3:03:52 PM11/10/25
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1) Weekly Dance Class - November 11, 2025
2) Dickens Christmas Fair - November 22 - December 21, 2025
3) Looking Ahead
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 11.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 11.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will all be busy dancing at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Come
join us at Mr Fezziwig's warehouse for delightful Victorian dances. And
enjoy the whole Dickens Fair, it truly is a remarkable holiday
experience.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our regular monthly dances will begin again in 2026 with the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Dance, sing, and play as we bring the holiday season to a close at a delightful old-fashioned Victorian party, in the style made famous in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Tickets available at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
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James Myers
James Myers
Nov 17, 2025, 3:03:17 PM11/17/25
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1) Weekly Dance Class - November 18, 2025
2) Dickens Christmas Fair - November 22 - December 21, 2025
3) Give the Gift of a Subscription
4) Looking Ahead
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 18.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 18.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will all be busy dancing at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Come join us at Mr Fezziwig's warehouse for delightful Victorian dances. And enjoy the whole Dickens Fair, it truly is a remarkable holiday experience.
PEER SUBSCRIPTIONS
Since there will be no more PEERS events between now and the end of the year, any PEERS annual subscription bought between now and December 31, 2025 will have an expiration date of December 31, 2026. It's a great gift for the dancer in your life. If you want to purchase a subscription for someone else just include a note with the name you wish the subscription to be under. We can go ahead and send the subscription card to you, so that you can give it to them as a holiday gift.
Or treat yourself! The subscriptions offer a significant discount if you plan to attend the majority of our yearly events.
$ 175 - Sponsor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for One Person
$ 300 - Patron: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People
$ 500 - Benefactor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People & Our Deep Appreciation
$ 300 - Patron: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People
$ 500 - Benefactor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People & Our Deep Appreciation
Information on annual subscriptions is available at https://peersdance.org/subscribe.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our regular monthly dances will begin again in 2026 with the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Dance, sing, and play as we bring the holiday season to a close at a delightful old-fashioned Victorian party, in the style made famous in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Tickets available at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Nov 24, 2025, 2:51:06 PM11/24/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Weekly Dance Class - November 25, 2025
2) Dickens Christmas Fair - November 22 - December 21, 2025
3) Give the Gift of a Subscription
4) Looking Ahead
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 25.
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 25.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will all be busy dancing at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Come join us at Mr Fezziwig's warehouse for delightful Victorian dances. And enjoy the whole Dickens Fair, it truly is a remarkable holiday experience.
Dance sets at Mr Fezziwig's start at 10:00, Noon, 2:00, and 4:45. And there is a Congress of Vienna lesson at 1:30.
PEER SUBSCRIPTIONS
Since there will be no more PEERS events between now and the end of the year, any PEERS annual subscription bought between now and December 31, 2025 will have an expiration date of December 31, 2026. It's a great gift for the dancer in your life. If you want to purchase a subscription for someone else just include a note with the name you wish the subscription to be under. We can go ahead and send the subscription card to you, so that you can give it to them as a holiday gift.
Or treat yourself! The subscriptions offer a significant discount if you plan to attend the majority of our yearly events.
$ 175 - Sponsor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for One Person
$ 300 - Patron: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People
$ 500 - Benefactor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People & Our Deep Appreciation
$ 300 - Patron: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People
$ 500 - Benefactor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People & Our Deep Appreciation
Information on annual subscriptions is available at https://peersdance.org/subscribe.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our regular monthly dances will begin again in 2026 with the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Dance, sing, and play as we bring the holiday season to a close at a delightful old-fashioned Victorian party, in the style made famous in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Tickets available at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Dec 1, 2025, 2:56:25 PM12/1/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Weekly Dance Class - December 2, 2025
2) Dickens Christmas Fair - Now - December 21, 2025
3) Give the Gift of a Subscription
4) Donations
5) Looking Ahead - Through January 2028
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 2
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 2
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will all be busy dancing at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Come join us at Mr Fezziwig's warehouse for delightful Victorian dances. And enjoy the whole Dickens Fair, it truly is a remarkable holiday experience.
Dance sets at Mr Fezziwig's start at 10:00, Noon, 2:00, and 4:45. And there is a Congress of Vienna lesson at 1:30.
PEER SUBSCRIPTIONS
Since there will be no more PEERS events between now and the end of the year, any PEERS annual subscription bought between now and December 31, 2025 will have an expiration date of December 31, 2026. It's a great gift for the dancer in your life. If you want to purchase a subscription for someone else just include a note with the name you wish the subscription to be under. We can go ahead and send the subscription card to you, so that you can give it to them as a holiday gift.
Or treat yourself! The subscriptions offer a significant discount if you plan to attend the majority of our yearly events.
$ 175 - Sponsor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for One Person
$ 300 - Patron: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People
$ 500 - Benefactor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People & Our Deep Appreciation
$ 300 - Patron: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People
$ 500 - Benefactor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People & Our Deep Appreciation
Information on annual subscriptions is available at https://peersdance.org/subscribe.html
DONATIONS
As the season changes and the end of the year approaches we want to remind everyone that your donations to PEERS are tax deductible. Your donations aid us in keeping ticket prices low, and we are eternally grateful to the generosity of our PEERS community.
PEERS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and a part of our budget comes from the generous contributions of our patrons. Your donations are used to assist PEERS in its mission to produce and sponsor events that include historical dance, music and theater with an emphasis on audience interaction, to provide instruction in the performing arts of the past and to increase knowledge and appreciation of these arts by educating the general public about their historic contex.
You can make contributions to PEERS via Zelle or Venmo. Send donations to pe...@peersdance.org or 510-520-1553.
You can also make donations through PayPal, using our convenient PayPal link at http://www.peersdance.org/support.html
And of course you can always send a donation check to us:
PEERS
PO Box 2321
Alameda, CA 94501
Thank you again for your support.
PEERS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and a part of our budget comes from the generous contributions of our patrons. Your donations are used to assist PEERS in its mission to produce and sponsor events that include historical dance, music and theater with an emphasis on audience interaction, to provide instruction in the performing arts of the past and to increase knowledge and appreciation of these arts by educating the general public about their historic contex.
You can make contributions to PEERS via Zelle or Venmo. Send donations to pe...@peersdance.org or 510-520-1553.
You can also make donations through PayPal, using our convenient PayPal link at http://www.peersdance.org/support.html
And of course you can always send a donation check to us:
PEERS
PO Box 2321
Alameda, CA 94501
Thank you again for your support.
LOOKING AHEAD
We have our schedule of PEERS events for 2026 and 2027 on the website.
Our regular monthly dances will begin again in 2026 with the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Dance, sing, and play as we bring the holiday season to a close at a delightful old-fashioned Victorian party, in the style made famous in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Tickets available at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
Our full schedule of events through the January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
Thank you for joining the Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation
Society email announcement list.
You can also find information about PEERS on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/44213102243
We are on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/peersdance.bsky.social
James Myers
James Myers
Dec 8, 2025, 3:02:28 PM12/8/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Victorian 12th Night Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - December 9, 2025
3) Dickens Christmas Fair - Now - December 21, 2025
4) Give the Gift of a Subscription
5) Donations
6) Looking Ahead - Through January 2028
VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
3) Dickens Christmas Fair - Now - December 21, 2025
4) Give the Gift of a Subscription
5) Donations
6) Looking Ahead - Through January 2028
VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
Our regular monthly dances will begin again in 2026 with the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Dance, sing, and play as we bring the holiday season to a close at a delightful old-fashioned Victorian party, in the style made famous in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Tickets available at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 9
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 9
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR
There will not be a PEERS dance in December, as we will be busy running the dancing at Mr. Fezziwig's Christmas Party at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair with the help of our Peerless Ballroom Dance Troupe.
Dance sets at Mr Fezziwig's start at 10:00, Noon, 2:00, and 4:45. And there is a Congress of Vienna lesson at 1:30 and a special set of dancing to Christmas carols with the wonderful Coventry Carolers at 11 at Fezziwig's.
https://dickensfair.com/
Come join us at Mr Fezziwig's warehouse for delightful Victorian dances. And enjoy the whole Dickens Fair, it truly is a remarkable holiday experience.
Come join us at Mr Fezziwig's warehouse for delightful Victorian dances. And enjoy the whole Dickens Fair, it truly is a remarkable holiday experience.
PEER SUBSCRIPTIONS
Since there will be no more PEERS events between now and the end of the year, any PEERS annual subscription bought between now and December 31, 2025 will have an expiration date of December 31, 2026. It's a great gift for the dancer in your life. If you want to purchase a subscription for someone else just include a note with the name you wish the subscription to be under. We can go ahead and send the subscription card to you, so that you can give it to them as a holiday gift.
Or treat yourself! The subscriptions offer a significant discount if you plan to attend the majority of our yearly events.
$ 175 - Sponsor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for One Person
$ 300 - Patron: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People
$ 500 - Benefactor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People & Our Deep Appreciation
Information on annual subscriptions is available at https://peersdance.org/subscribe.html
DONATIONS
As the season changes and the end of the year approaches we want to remind everyone that your donations to PEERS are tax deductible. Your donations aid us in keeping ticket prices low, and we are eternally grateful to the generosity of our PEERS community.
Since there will be no more PEERS events between now and the end of the year, any PEERS annual subscription bought between now and December 31, 2025 will have an expiration date of December 31, 2026. It's a great gift for the dancer in your life. If you want to purchase a subscription for someone else just include a note with the name you wish the subscription to be under. We can go ahead and send the subscription card to you, so that you can give it to them as a holiday gift.
Or treat yourself! The subscriptions offer a significant discount if you plan to attend the majority of our yearly events.
$ 175 - Sponsor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for One Person
$ 300 - Patron: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People
$ 500 - Benefactor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People & Our Deep Appreciation
Information on annual subscriptions is available at https://peersdance.org/subscribe.html
DONATIONS
As the season changes and the end of the year approaches we want to remind everyone that your donations to PEERS are tax deductible. Your donations aid us in keeping ticket prices low, and we are eternally grateful to the generosity of our PEERS community.
PEERS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and a part of our budget comes from the generous contributions of our patrons. Your donations are used to assist PEERS in its mission to produce and sponsor events that include historical dance, music and theater with an emphasis on audience interaction, to provide instruction in the performing arts of the past and to increase knowledge and appreciation of these arts by educating the general public about their historical context.
You can make contributions to PEERS via Zelle or Venmo. Send donations to pe...@peersdance.org or 510-520-1553.
You can also make donations through PayPal, using our convenient PayPal link at http://www.peersdance.org/support.html
And of course you can always send a donation check to us:
PEERS
PO Box 2321
Alameda, CA 94501
Thank you again for your support.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our full schedule of events through the January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Dec 15, 2025, 3:02:26 PM12/15/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Victorian 12th Night Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - December 16, 2025
3) Dickens Christmas Fair - Now - December 21, 2025
4) Give the Gift of a Subscription
5) Donations
6) Looking Ahead - Through January 2028
VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
Our regular monthly dances will begin again in 2026 with the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Dance, sing, and play as we bring the holiday season to a close at a delightful old-fashioned Victorian party, in the style made famous in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Tickets available at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 16.
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James Myers
James Myers
Dec 22, 2025, 2:55:07 PM12/22/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Victorian 12th Night Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - December 16, 2025
4) Give the Gift of a Subscription
5) Donations
6) Looking Ahead - Through January 2028
VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
Our regular monthly dances will begin again in 2026 with the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Dance, sing, and play as we bring the holiday season to a close at a delightful old-fashioned Victorian party, in the style made famous in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Tickets available at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
5) Donations
6) Looking Ahead - Through January 2028
VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
Our regular monthly dances will begin again in 2026 with the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Dance, sing, and play as we bring the holiday season to a close at a delightful old-fashioned Victorian party, in the style made famous in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Tickets available at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 23.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
PEER SUBSCRIPTIONS
Since there will be no more PEERS events between now and the end of the year, any PEERS annual subscription bought between now and December 31, 2025 will have an expiration date of December 31, 2026. It's a great gift for the dancer in your life. If you want to purchase a subscription for someone else just include a note with the name you wish the subscription to be under. We can go ahead and send the subscription card to you, so that you can give it to them as a holiday gift.
Or treat yourself! The subscriptions offer a significant discount if you plan to attend the majority of our yearly events.
$ 175 - Sponsor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for One Person
$ 300 - Patron: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People
$ 500 - Benefactor: Admission to All Regular Events for One Year for Two People & Our Deep Appreciation
Information on annual subscriptions is available at https://peersdance.org/subscribe.html
DONATIONS
As the season changes and the end of the year approaches we want to remind everyone that your donations to PEERS are tax deductible. Your donations aid us in keeping ticket prices low, and we are eternally grateful to the generosity of our PEERS community.
PEERS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and a part of our budget comes from the generous contributions of our patrons. Your donations are used to assist PEERS in its mission to produce and sponsor events that include historical dance, music and theater with an emphasis on audience interaction, to provide instruction in the performing arts of the past and to increase knowledge and appreciation of these arts by educating the general public about their historical context.
You can make contributions to PEERS via Zelle or Venmo. Send donations to pe...@peersdance.org or 510-520-1553.
You can also make donations through PayPal, using our convenient PayPal link at http://www.peersdance.org/support.html
And of course you can always send a donation check to us:
PEERS
PO Box 2321
Alameda, CA 94501
Thank you again for your support.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our February ball will be The Sweetheart Swing: a 1930s Valentine Dance. Come and celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom. Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
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James Myers
James Myers
Dec 29, 2025, 3:03:07 PM12/29/25
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Victorian 12th Night Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - December 30, 2025
3) PEERS Goes to the Movies: Peter Pan (1924)
4) Donations
5) Looking Ahead
VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL
Our next event is the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Our next event is the Victorian 12th Night Ball on January 3, 2026.
Dance, sing, and play as we bring the holiday season to a close at a delightful old-fashioned Victorian party, in the style made famous in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Greenwich Mean Time, the Bay Area's most irresistible country dance band, will play a variety of Viennese and rotary waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, reels, and other set dances popular in the early and mid-19th century. As usual, all set dances will be taught or called.
There will be an introductory dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing from 8pm to midnight
Suggested costume is evening or day dress from 1837 through 1870 (the heyday of Dickens' literary career), any class. Modern evening dress is, as always, a completely acceptable substitute for period costume, and there is no dress code for the evening. If you're wearing a ball gown or evening gown, please be sure to bring a wrap since the ballroom will be cold before the dancing starts. Once we start dancing, the ballroom warms up beautifully!
Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.
Tickets available at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 30.
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
PEERS Goes to the Movies: Peter Pan (1924)
Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1924 silent film "Peter Pan" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. We're planning on going in period costumes.
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6176182645293056...
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6176182645293056...
As always, period costume is admired, not required.
DONATIONS
As the end of the year approaches we want to remind everyone that your donations to PEERS are tax deductible. Your donations aid us in keeping ticket prices low, and we are eternally grateful to the generosity of our PEERS community.
As the end of the year approaches we want to remind everyone that your donations to PEERS are tax deductible. Your donations aid us in keeping ticket prices low, and we are eternally grateful to the generosity of our PEERS community.
PEERS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and a part of our budget comes from the generous contributions of our patrons. Your donations are used to assist PEERS in its mission to produce and sponsor events that include historical dance, music and theater with an emphasis on audience interaction, to provide instruction in the performing arts of the past and to increase knowledge and appreciation of these arts by educating the general public about their historical context.
You can make contributions to PEERS via Zelle or Venmo. Send donations to pe...@peersdance.org or 510-520-1553.
You can also make donations through PayPal, using our convenient PayPal link at http://www.peersdance.org/support.html
And of course you can always send a donation check to us:
PEERS
PO Box 2321
Alameda, CA 94501
Thank you again for your support.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our February ball will be The Sweetheart Swing: a 1930s Valentine Dance. Come and celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom. Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Jan 5, 2026, 3:00:22 PMJan 5
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Sweetheart Swing Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - January 6, 2026
3) PEERS Goes to the Movies: Peter Pan (1924)
5) Looking Ahead
THE SWEETHEART SWING: A 1930s Valentine's Dance
Our next event is the Sweetheart Swing on February 7, 2026.
Celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in "Fred & Ginger-style" slow foxtrot and in East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Franklin Beau Davis and the Brassworks playing Vintage Swing, Romantic Waltzes, and Elegant Vintage Ballroom Dance music.
THE SWEETHEART SWING: A 1930s Valentine's Dance
Our next event is the Sweetheart Swing on February 7, 2026.
Celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in "Fred & Ginger-style" slow foxtrot and in East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Franklin Beau Davis and the Brassworks playing Vintage Swing, Romantic Waltzes, and Elegant Vintage Ballroom Dance music.
1930's, 40’s or 50’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. For costume inspiration and historical background for our ball and for some wonderful ballroom dance variations, you may enjoy watching the Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger movies from the 1930's: "Flying Down to Rio," "The Gay Divorcee," "Roberta," 'Top Hat," "Follow the Fleet," "Swing Time," and "Shall We Dance."
There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet in the parlor.
Tickets available at https://www.peersdance.org/sweetheart.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
PEERS GOES TO THE MOVIES: Peter Pan (1924)
Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1924 silent film "Peter Pan" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. We're planning on going in period costumes.
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6176182645293056...
If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6176182645293056...
As always, period costume is admired, not required.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our March ball will be The Grand Victorian Ball on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Join us at a spectacular grand Victorian Ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon, with brilliant 19th Century dance music by Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Jan 12, 2026, 2:55:57 PMJan 12
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Sweetheart Swing Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - January 13, 2026
4) Looking Ahead
THE SWEETHEART SWING: A 1930s Valentine's Dance
Our next event is the Sweetheart Swing on February 7, 2026.
Celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in "Fred & Ginger-style" slow foxtrot and in East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Franklin Beau Davis and the Brassworks playing Vintage Swing, Romantic Waltzes, and Elegant Vintage Ballroom Dance music.
1930's, 40’s or 50’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. For costume inspiration and historical background for our ball and for some wonderful ballroom dance variations, you may enjoy watching the Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger movies from the 1930's: "Flying Down to Rio," "The Gay Divorcee," "Roberta," 'Top Hat," "Follow the Fleet," "Swing Time," and "Shall We Dance."
There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet in the parlor.
Tickets available at https://www.peersdance.org/sweetheart.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our March ball will be The Grand Victorian Ball on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Join us at a spectacular grand Victorian Ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon, with brilliant 19th Century dance music by Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Jan 19, 2026, 2:58:26 PMJan 19
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Sweetheart Swing Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - January 20, 2026
3) Looking Ahead
THE SWEETHEART SWING: A 1930s Valentine's Dance
Our next event is the Sweetheart Swing on February 7, 2026.
Celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in "Fred & Ginger-style" slow foxtrot and in East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Franklin Beau Davis and the Brassworks playing Vintage Swing, Romantic Waltzes, and Elegant Vintage Ballroom Dance music.
1930's, 40’s or 50’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. For costume inspiration and historical background for our ball and for some wonderful ballroom dance variations, you may enjoy watching the Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger movies from the 1930's: "Flying Down to Rio," "The Gay Divorcee," "Roberta," 'Top Hat," "Follow the Fleet," "Swing Time," and "Shall We Dance."
There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet in the parlor.
Tickets available at https://www.peersdance.org/sweetheart.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our March ball will be The Grand Victorian Ball on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Join us at a spectacular grand Victorian Ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon, with brilliant 19th Century dance music by Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Jan 26, 2026, 3:04:23 PMJan 26
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Sweetheart Swing Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - January 27, 2026
3) Looking Ahead
THE SWEETHEART SWING: A 1930s Valentine's Dance
Our next event is the Sweetheart Swing on February 7, 2026.
Celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in "Fred & Ginger-style" slow foxtrot and in East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Franklin Beau Davis and the Brassworks playing Vintage Swing, Romantic Waltzes, and Elegant Vintage Ballroom Dance music.
THE SWEETHEART SWING: A 1930s Valentine's Dance
Our next event is the Sweetheart Swing on February 7, 2026.
Celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in "Fred & Ginger-style" slow foxtrot and in East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Franklin Beau Davis and the Brassworks playing Vintage Swing, Romantic Waltzes, and Elegant Vintage Ballroom Dance music.
1930's, 40’s or 50’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. For costume inspiration and historical background for our ball and for some wonderful ballroom dance variations, you may enjoy watching the Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger movies from the 1930's: "Flying Down to Rio," "The Gay Divorcee," "Roberta," 'Top Hat," "Follow the Fleet," "Swing Time," and "Shall We Dance."
There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet in the parlor.
Tickets available at https://www.peersdance.org/sweetheart.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our March ball will be The Grand Victorian Ball on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Join us at a spectacular grand Victorian Ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon, with brilliant 19th Century dance music by Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Feb 2, 2026, 3:05:01 PMFeb 2
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) Sweetheart Swing Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - February 3, 2026
3) Looking Ahead
THE SWEETHEART SWING: A 1930s Valentine's Dance
Our next event is the Sweetheart Swing on February 7, 2026.
Celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in "Fred & Ginger-style" slow foxtrot and in East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Franklin Beau Davis and the Brassworks playing Vintage Swing, Romantic Waltzes, and Elegant Vintage Ballroom Dance music.
THE SWEETHEART SWING: A 1930s Valentine's Dance
Our next event is the Sweetheart Swing on February 7, 2026.
Celebrate the Valentine's Season with a romantic vintage ball in an elegant Edwardian ballroom.
At 7 pm, there will be a pre-ball workshop in "Fred & Ginger-style" slow foxtrot and in East Coast Swing. Formal dancing continues from 8 pm to midnight with the fabulous Franklin Beau Davis and the Brassworks playing Vintage Swing, Romantic Waltzes, and Elegant Vintage Ballroom Dance music.
1930's, 40’s or 50’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. For costume inspiration and historical background for our ball and for some wonderful ballroom dance variations, you may enjoy watching the Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger movies from the 1930's: "Flying Down to Rio," "The Gay Divorcee," "Roberta," 'Top Hat," "Follow the Fleet," "Swing Time," and "Shall We Dance."
There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet in the parlor.
Tickets available at https://www.peersdance.org/sweetheart.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our
March ball will be The Grand Victorian Ball on Saturday, March 7,
2026. Join us at a spectacular grand Victorian Ball at the historic
Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon, with brilliant 19th Century dance
music by Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
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James Myers
James Myers
Feb 9, 2026, 3:02:49 PMFeb 9
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) The Grand Victorian Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - February 10, 2026
3) Looking Ahead
THE GRAND VICTORIAN BALL
March 7, 2026.
THE GRAND VICTORIAN BALL
March 7, 2026.
Join us at a spectacular grand Victorian ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon, with brilliant 19th Century dance music by Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks, famous for their wonderful arrangements of classic Viennese Waltzes and of classical music for ballroom dancing. The Brassworks will play a varied program, ranging from Victorian rotary waltzes, Viennese waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, and schottisches to quadrilles, set dances, and mixers.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and there will be a pre-ball dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing to live music from 8 pm to midnight. No partners required and all set dances will be taught and called at the ball.
Victorian, vintage, or modern evening dress or dress uniform is admired but not required. Choose your favorite Victorian costume period (1837-1900).
There will be light refreshments and a no host (cash) ba
Tickets available at https://www.peersdance.org/grand.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our April ball will be The Jane Austen Ball on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Join us for an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Jane Austen.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Feb 16, 2026, 3:01:56 PMFeb 16
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) The Grand Victorian Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - February 17, 2026
3) Looking Ahead
THE GRAND VICTORIAN BALL
March 7, 2026.
THE GRAND VICTORIAN BALL
March 7, 2026.
Join us at a spectacular grand Victorian ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon, with brilliant 19th Century dance music by Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks, famous for their wonderful arrangements of classic Viennese Waltzes and of classical music for ballroom dancing. The Brassworks will play a varied program, ranging from Victorian rotary waltzes, Viennese waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, and schottisches to quadrilles, set dances, and mixers.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and there will be a pre-ball dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing to live music from 8 pm to midnight. No partners required and all set dances will be taught and called at the ball.
Victorian, vintage, or modern evening dress or dress uniform is admired but not required. Choose your favorite Victorian costume period (1837-1900).
There will be light refreshments and a no host (cash) ba
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our April ball will be The Jane Austen Ball on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Join us for an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Jane Austen.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Feb 23, 2026, 2:59:29 PMFeb 23
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) The Grand Victorian Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - February 24, 2026
3) Looking Ahead
THE GRAND VICTORIAN BALL
March 7, 2026.
THE GRAND VICTORIAN BALL
March 7, 2026.
Join us at a spectacular grand Victorian ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon, with brilliant 19th Century dance music by Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks, famous for their wonderful arrangements of classic Viennese Waltzes and of classical music for ballroom dancing. The Brassworks will play a varied program, ranging from Victorian rotary waltzes, Viennese waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, and schottisches to set dances and mixers.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and there will be a pre-ball dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing to live music from 8 pm to midnight. No partners required and all set dances will be taught and called at the ball.
Victorian, vintage, or modern evening dress or dress uniform is admired but not required. Choose your favorite Victorian costume period (1837-1900).
There will be light refreshments and a no host (cash) ba
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our April ball will be The Jane Austen Ball on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Join us for an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Jane Austen.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Mar 2, 2026, 3:08:29 PM (11 days ago) Mar 2
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) The Grand Victorian Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - March 3, 2026
3) Looking Ahead
THE GRAND VICTORIAN BALL
March 7, 2026.
THE GRAND VICTORIAN BALL
March 7, 2026.
Join us at a spectacular grand Victorian ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon, with brilliant 19th Century dance music by Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks, famous for their wonderful arrangements of classic Viennese Waltzes and of classical music for ballroom dancing. The Brassworks will play a varied program, ranging from Victorian rotary waltzes, Viennese waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, and schottisches to set dances and mixers.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and there will be a pre-ball dance class in Victorian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing to live music from 8 pm to midnight. No partners required and all set dances will be taught and called at the ball.
Victorian, vintage, or modern evening dress or dress uniform is admired but not required. Choose your favorite Victorian costume period (1837-1900).
There will be light refreshments and a no host (cash) ba
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our April ball will be The Jane Austen Ball on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Join us for an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Jane Austen.
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
James Myers
James Myers
Mar 9, 2026, 3:06:55 PM (4 days ago) Mar 9
to peers-annou...@googlegroups.com
1) The Jane Austen Ball
2) Weekly Dance Class - March 10, 2026
3) Looking Ahead
THE JANE AUSTEN BALL
April 4, 2026
THE JANE AUSTEN BALL
April 4, 2026
Join us for an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Jane Austen.
Greenwich Mean Time, capital in their country dances, will play English country dances popular in the time of Jane Austen as well as some earlier country dance classics and a number of exquisite early 19th waltzes. And, of course, we will dance the wildly popular Congress of Vienna Waltz and Sir Roger de Coverley.
Don't know a hey for four from an allemande? Never fear! There will be a pre-ball workshop in Regency country dance from 7 to 8pm, and all country dances will be briefly taught and called.
Late 18th century, early 19th century Regency (1811-1820) or Romantic era costume is admired, but not required, and modern evening dress is a perfectly acceptable alternative to period costume. Costumes and characters from both Jane Austen’s novels and films and the popular TV series “Bridgerton” are very welcome.
Don't know a hey for four from an allemande? Never fear! There will be a pre-ball workshop in Regency country dance from 7 to 8pm, and all country dances will be briefly taught and called.
Late 18th century, early 19th century Regency (1811-1820) or Romantic era costume is admired, but not required, and modern evening dress is a perfectly acceptable alternative to period costume. Costumes and characters from both Jane Austen’s novels and films and the popular TV series “Bridgerton” are very welcome.
Tickets available at https://www.peersdance.org/Austen.html
WEEKLY DANCE CLASS
Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026..
The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.
Dance classes are held at the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda. Classes are $10 for the full evening.
Note: All levels of dance experience are welcome but inexperienced dancers are strongly advised not to attempt the 8:00 pm class without taking the 7:00 pm Newcomer class that precedes it.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at pe...@peersdance.org
Note: If an emergency or scheduling conflict requires us to cancel a particular week's class, we will list this information on this page and on our Facebook invitation and Facebook Group Page.
This rarely happens but it's always a good idea to double check either our website at www.peersdance, org or our Facebook page on the day of the class.
More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html
LOOKING AHEAD
Our May ball will be The Gilded Age Ball on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Join us at a spectacular late Victorian Ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge Ballroom and Salon
Our full schedule of events through January 2028 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/
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