Period Events and Entertainments Re-Creation Society Weekly Update

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

The next of our monthly balls will be the Daily Planet Swing Ball on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Join us at the Daily Planet at a reception and dance party celebrating Miss Lois Lane’s first Pulitzer Prize.

Vintage or modern evening dress is admired, not required (white or black tie optional) and superheroes or heroines or supervillains from any comics universe are welcome.

Sara and Swingtime – Metropolis’ most fashionable band - plays an evening of elegant vintage ballroom dance music (waltzes, tangos, fox trots, Blues, Latin, etc.) and hot Swing of the 1930's and 40's in keeping with the old-fashioned ambience of the city!

Full details on the ball are available website at https://peersdance.org/dailyplanet.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link.

 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our weekly dance class will take place this week on Tuesday, May 16. 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

 

August is our annual free picnic in Lincoln Park. 

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

 

 

And while it's not until November we just want to remind everyone that our most popular event, Le Bal des Vampires, always sells out well in advance. 

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

 

 

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2024 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/

 

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

The next of our monthly balls will be the Daily Planet Swing Ball on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Join us at the Daily Planet at a reception and dance party celebrating Miss Lois Lane’s first Pulitzer Prize.

Vintage or modern evening dress is admired, not required (white or black tie optional) and superheroes or heroines or supervillains from any comics universe are welcome.

Sara and Swingtime – Metropolis’ most fashionable band - plays an evening of elegant vintage ballroom dance music (waltzes, tangos, fox trots, Blues, Latin, etc.) and hot Swing of the 1930's and 40's in keeping with the old-fashioned ambience of the city!

Full details on the ball are available website at https://peersdance.org/dailyplanet.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link.

 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our weekly dance class will take place this week on Tuesday, May 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.

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

The next of our monthly balls will be the Daily Planet Swing Ball on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

There are still some tickets left, but we expect to sell out soon and no tickets will be available at the door.

Join us at the Daily Planet at a reception and dance party celebrating Miss Lois Lane’s first Pulitzer Prize.

Vintage or modern evening dress is admired, not required (white or black tie optional) and superheroes or heroines or supervillains from any comics universe are welcome.

Sara and Swingtime – Metropolis’ most fashionable band - plays an evening of elegant vintage ballroom dance music (waltzes, tangos, fox trots, Blues, Latin, etc.) and hot Swing of the 1930's and 40's in keeping with the old-fashioned ambience of the city!

Full details on the ball are available website at https://peersdance.org/dailyplanet.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link.

 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our weekly dance class will take place this week on Tuesday, May 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

 

August is our annual free picnic in Lincoln Park. 

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

 

 

And while it's not until November we just want to remind everyone that our most popular event, Le Bal des Vampires, always sells out well in advance. 

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

 

 

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2024 is available on our website at 

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

 

FREE PICNIC IN THE PARK

On August 5 we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda.

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 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

 

 

NEXT PEERS BALL

The next of our regular balls will be the Pirates’ Ball on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Join us for a rip-roaring evening of dancing, song, and piratical mayhem.

Greenwich Mean Time - the finest dance band on the Seven Seas - will play a full evening of waltzes, polkas, and dashing country dances from the 17th and 18th centuries (All country dances will be briefly taught or called). For those of you who need a brush-up in your country dancing, there will be a pre-ball dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by formal dancing to the band from 8pm to midnight.  And, of course, we will dance perennial piratical favourites like The Jolly Roger de Coverley, Captain Jack Sparrow's Hornpipe, and the completely anachronistic Congress of Vienna Waltz and Bohemian National Polka.

Pirate costume - both period and Hollywood style - is admired, but not required. Come either as a Gentleman Pirate like Stede Bonnet in your finest 17th, 18th or early 19th century attire or in fantasy pirate costume from any literary universe (or mix and match!).  Just be sure to wear shoes or boots you can really dance in because the band's music is as irresistible as a Siren's.

Full details on the ball are available website at  https://peersdance.org/pirates.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link.

 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our weekly dance class will take place this week on Tuesday, June 6. 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD 

And while it's not until November we just want to remind everyone that our most popular event, Le Bal des Vampires, always sells out well in advance. 

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

 

 

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2024 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

 

FREE PICNIC IN THE PARK

On August 5 we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda.

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 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

 

 

NEXT PEERS BALL

 

The next of our regular balls will be the Pirates’ Ball on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Join us for a rip-roaring evening of dancing, song, and piratical mayhem.

Greenwich Mean Time - the finest dance band on the Seven Seas - will play a full evening of waltzes, polkas, and dashing country dances from the 17th and 18th centuries (All country dances will be briefly taught or called). For those of you who need a brush-up in your country dancing, there will be a pre-ball dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by formal dancing to the band from 8pm to midnight.  And, of course, we will dance perennial piratical favourites like The Jolly Roger de Coverley, Captain Jack Sparrow's Hornpipe, and the completely anachronistic Congress of Vienna Waltz and Bohemian National Polka.

Pirate costume - both period and Hollywood style - is admired, but not required. Come either as a Gentleman Pirate like Stede Bonnet in your finest 17th, 18th or early 19th century attire or in fantasy pirate costume from any literary universe (or mix and match!).  Just be sure to wear shoes or boots you can really dance in because the band's music is as irresistible as a Siren's.

Full details on the ball are available website at  https://peersdance.org/pirates.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link.

 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our weekly dance class will take place this week on Tuesday, June 13. 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.

There won’t be a dance class on July 4.

[James Myers]

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

 

FREE PICNIC IN THE PARK

On August 5 we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda.

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 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

 

 

NEXT PEERS BALL

 

The next of our regular balls will be the Pirates’ Ball on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Join us for a rip-roaring evening of dancing, song, and piratical mayhem.

Greenwich Mean Time - the finest dance band on the Seven Seas - will play a full evening of waltzes, polkas, and dashing country dances from the 17th and 18th centuries (All country dances will be briefly taught or called). For those of you who need a brush-up in your country dancing, there will be a pre-ball dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by formal dancing to the band from 8pm to midnight.  And, of course, we will dance perennial piratical favourites like The Jolly Roger de Coverley, Captain Jack Sparrow's Hornpipe, and the completely anachronistic Congress of Vienna Waltz and Bohemian National Polka.

Pirate costume - both period and Hollywood style - is admired, but not required. Come either as a Gentleman Pirate like Stede Bonnet in your finest 17th, 18th or early 19th century attire or in fantasy pirate costume from any literary universe (or mix and match!).  Just be sure to wear shoes or boots you can really dance in because the band's music is as irresistible as a Siren's.

Full details on the ball are available website at  https://peersdance.org/pirates.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link.

 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our weekly dance class will take place this week on Tuesday, June 20. 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.

[James Myers]

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

 

FREE PICNIC IN THE PARK

On August 5 we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda.

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 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

 

 

NEXT PEERS BALL

 

The next of our regular balls will be the Pirates’ Ball on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Join us for a rip-roaring evening of dancing, song, and piratical mayhem.

Greenwich Mean Time - the finest dance band on the Seven Seas - will play a full evening of waltzes, polkas, and dashing country dances from the 17th and 18th centuries (All country dances will be briefly taught or called). For those of you who need a brush-up in your country dancing, there will be a pre-ball dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by formal dancing to the band from 8pm to midnight.  And, of course, we will dance perennial piratical favourites like The Jolly Roger de Coverley, Captain Jack Sparrow's Hornpipe, and the completely anachronistic Congress of Vienna Waltz and Bohemian National Polka.

Pirate costume - both period and Hollywood style - is admired, but not required. Come either as a Gentleman Pirate like Stede Bonnet in your finest 17th, 18th or early 19th century attire or in fantasy pirate costume from any literary universe (or mix and match!).  Just be sure to wear shoes or boots you can really dance in because the band's music is as irresistible as a Siren's.

Full details on the ball are available website at  https://peersdance.org/pirates.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link.

 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our weekly dance class will take place this week on Tuesday, June 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.

There will not be a dance class on July 4.

[James Myers]

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

There will not be a dance class on July 4.

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

 

FREE PICNIC IN THE PARK

On August 5 we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda.

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 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

 

 

NEXT PEERS BALL

 

The next of our regular balls will be the Pirates’ Ball on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Join us for a rip-roaring evening of dancing, song, and piratical mayhem.

Greenwich Mean Time - the finest dance band on the Seven Seas - will play a full evening of waltzes, polkas, and dashing country dances from the 17th and 18th centuries (All country dances will be briefly taught or called). For those of you who need a brush-up in your country dancing, there will be a pre-ball dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by formal dancing to the band from 8pm to midnight.  And, of course, we will dance perennial piratical favourites like The Jolly Roger de Coverley, Captain Jack Sparrow's Hornpipe, and the completely anachronistic Congress of Vienna Waltz and Bohemian National Polka.

Pirate costume - both period and Hollywood style - is admired, but not required. Come either as a Gentleman Pirate like Stede Bonnet in your finest 17th, 18th or early 19th century attire or in fantasy pirate costume from any literary universe (or mix and match!).  Just be sure to wear shoes or boots you can really dance in because the band's music is as irresistible as a Siren's.

Full details on the ball are available website at  https://peersdance.org/pirates.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link.

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 

FREE PICNIC IN THE PARK

On August 5 we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda.

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 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

The Celtic Tea Shoppe, Home of Artisan Candies, is excited to create a special afternoon tea menu just for the upcoming PEERS Alameda 1900: A Picnic in the Park on Saturday, August 5, 2023! You can check them out for more information at www.celticteashoppe.com.

The tea boxes are full afternoon tea meals for one, and there are both meat and vegetarian options. Everything is neatly packed and nestled in a gabled paper box with a convenient handle for carrying. Deliveries will be at the picnic site starting at 10 am to hand out the pre-ordered boxes and stay until 11 am. We will take orders up to 4 pm on August 3rd, so we can then fulfill the orders for Saturday. Each box is $37

The special link for these tea box orders is here:

https://celticteashoppe.com/products/peers-annual-picnic-in-the-park-2021-tea-box

Choose the Pickup Option for delivery, so that you aren't charged for shipping.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 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.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 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.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

 

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

 

NEXT PEERS BALL

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

 

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 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.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

 

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

 

NEXT PEERS BALL

 

The next of our regular balls will be the Pirates’ Ball on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Join us for a rip-roaring evening of dancing, song, and piratical mayhem.

Greenwich Mean Time - the finest dance band on the Seven Seas - will play a full evening of waltzes, polkas, and dashing country dances from the 17th and 18th centuries (All country dances will be briefly taught or called). For those of you who need a brush-up in your country dancing, there will be a pre-ball dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by formal dancing to the band from 8pm to midnight.  And, of course, we will dance perennial piratical favourites like The Jolly Roger de Coverley, Captain Jack Sparrow's Hornpipe, and the completely anachronistic Congress of Vienna Waltz and Bohemian National Polka.

Pirate costume - both period and Hollywood style - is admired, but not required. Come either as a Gentleman Pirate like Stede Bonnet in your finest 17th, 18th or early 19th century attire or in fantasy pirate costume from any literary universe (or mix and match!).  Just be sure to wear shoes or boots you can really dance in because the band's music is as irresistible as a Siren's.

Full details on the ball are available website at  https://peersdance.org/pirates.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link. Tickets are selling rapidly, so get yours soon!

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

 

The next of our regular balls will be the Pirates’ Ball on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Join us for a rip-roaring evening of dancing, song, and piratical mayhem.

Greenwich Mean Time - the finest dance band on the Seven Seas - will play a full evening of waltzes, polkas, and dashing country dances from the 17th and 18th centuries (All country dances will be briefly taught or called). For those of you who need a brush-up in your country dancing, there will be a pre-ball dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by formal dancing to the band from 8pm to midnight.  And, of course, we will dance perennial piratical favourites like The Jolly Roger de Coverley, Captain Jack Sparrow's Hornpipe, and the completely anachronistic Congress of Vienna Waltz and Bohemian National Polka.

Pirate costume - both period and Hollywood style - is admired, but not required. Come either as a Gentleman Pirate like Stede Bonnet in your finest 17th, 18th or early 19th century attire or in fantasy pirate costume from any literary universe (or mix and match!).  Just be sure to wear shoes or boots you can really dance in because the band's music is as irresistible as a Siren's.

Full details on the ball are available on the website at  https://peersdance.org/pirates.html

Tickets may be purchased at the same link. Tickets will only be on sale for a few more days, so buy yours now!

 

 

 WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

 

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 

NEXT PEERS BALL

The next of our regular balls will be the Star Wars Ball on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a grand ball…

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 an elegant 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, 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.

For 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 required for either the dance lesson or the ball itself. and all set dances will be taught and called.

And May the Force Be with You!

Full details on the ball are available on the website at  https://peersdance.org/starwars.html

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS 

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 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.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

NEXT PEERS BALL

The next of our regular balls will be the Star Wars Ball on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a grand ball…

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 an elegant 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, 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.

For 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 required for either the dance lesson or the ball itself. and all set dances will be taught and called.

And May the Force Be with You!

Full details on the ball are available on the website at  https://peersdance.org/starwars.html

 
 

LOOKING AHEAD

Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 28th Annual Le Bal des Vampires on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

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. Please note that the band's first dance set will start at 7:45 pm sharp - 15 minutes earlier than usual. The dance sets will be unusually long, even by Greenwich Mean Time's high standards, so if you do plan to dance, please be certain to wear shoes or boots you can actually dance in.

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 28th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early! This event always sells out well in advance.

Full details on the ball are available on the website at https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html


NEXT PEERS BALL

The next of our regular balls will be the Star Wars Ball on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a grand ball…

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 an elegant 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, 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.

For 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 required for either the dance lesson or the ball itself. and all set dances will be taught and called.

And May the Force Be with You!

Full details on the ball are available on the website at  https://peersdance.org/starwars.html

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 28th Annual Le Bal des Vampires on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

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 , and 2022 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. Please note that the band's first dance set will start at 7:45 pm sharp - 15 minutes earlier than usual. The dance sets will be unusually long, even by Greenwich Mean Time's high standards, so if you do plan to dance, please be certain to wear shoes or boots you can actually dance in.

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 28th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early! This event always sells out well in advance.

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

 

This coming Saturday, October 7, is our Star Wars Ball. We expect ticket sales to end in just a day or two, so if you don’t have your tickets yet act now.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was a grand ball…

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 an elegant 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, 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.

For 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 required for either the dance lesson or the ball itself. and all set dances will be taught and called.

And May the Force Be with You! 

Full details on the ball are available on the website at  https://peersdance.org/starwars.html

 

 

  WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

 

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

 

 

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

 

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 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.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html

 

 

NEXT PEERS BALL

 

Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 28th Annual Le Bal des Vampires on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

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 , and 2022 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. Please note that the band's first dance set will start at 7:45 pm sharp - 15 minutes earlier than usual. The dance sets will be unusually long, even by Greenwich Mean Time's high standards, so if you do plan to dance, please be certain to wear shoes or boots you can actually dance in.

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 28th Le Bal des Vampires will be a night to remember. We suggest ordering your tickets early! This event always sells out well in advance.

 

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

 

 

 

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 

We are taking a break in December to attend the Great Dickens Christmas Fair. We hope to see you all there!

 

Our monthly dance events will return on January 6, 2024, with our annual Victorian 12^th Night Ball. Full details on this event can be found on our website at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 17. 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.

PEERS' weekly Tuesday vintage ballroom dance classes during the month of October will be devoted to the social dances we'll be doing at our November 4 Le Bal des Vampires.

Neither partners nor costumes are required, though we'll have a costume-optional class and dance party on Tuesday, October 31, for Halloween.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 

NEXT PEERS BALL
 
Waltz the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 28th Annual Le Bal des Vampires on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

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 galleries for past events. 

https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC

https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2015/11-7-15-PEERS-Le-Bal-Des/n-vg6NNW

https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2016/11-5-16-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-144/n-jM5srR

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

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 28th Annual Le Bal des Vampires on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

There are only a handful of tickets remaining for this event. Order soon if you wish to attend.

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 galleries for past events. 

https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2022/11-5-22-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-114/n-WcknGC

https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2015/11-7-15-PEERS-Le-Bal-Des/n-vg6NNW

https://ladyleandra.smugmug.com/2016/11-5-16-PEERS-Vampire-Ball-144/n-jM5srR

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. Please note that the band's first dance set will start at 7:45 pm sharp - 15 minutes earlier than usual. The dance sets will be unusually long, even by Greenwich Mean Time's high standards, so if you do plan to dance, please be certain to wear shoes or boots you can actually dance in.

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.

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 24. 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.

PEERS' weekly Tuesday vintage ballroom dance classes during the month of October will be devoted to the social dances we'll be doing at our November 4 Le Bal des Vampires.

Neither partners nor costumes are required, though we'll have a costume-optional class and dance party on Tuesday, October 31, for Halloween.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 
 

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

This Saturday's Le Bal des Vampires has sold out. There are no more tickets for sale, and tickets will not be sold at the door.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 31. Feel free to wear costumes for this Halloween dance class, as long as you can dance in them.

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.

PEERS' weekly Tuesday vintage ballroom dance classes during the month of October will be devoted to the social dances we'll be doing at our November 4 Le Bal des Vampires.

Neither partners nor costumes are required, though if you choose to wear costumes for this special Halloween dance class they will be greatly admired.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 
 

LOOKING AHEAD

We are taking a break in December to attend the Great Dickens Christmas Fair. We hope to see you all there! 

Our monthly dance events will return on January 6, 2024, with our annual Victorian 12th Night Ball. Full details on this event can be found on our website at https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html
 

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2024 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 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.

Neither partners nor costumes are required, though we'll have a costume-optional class and dance party on Tuesday, October 31, for Halloween.

More details on the dance class may be found at 

https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 

NEXT PEERS BALL

 

We are taking a break in December to attend the Great Dickens Christmas Fair. We hope to see you all there! 

https://dickensfair.com/

Our monthly dance events will return on January 6, 2024, with our annual Victorian 12th Night Ball. Full details on this event can be found on our website at  https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html

 

Dance, sing, and play at the season's loveliest old-fashioned party hosted by Mr. Fezziwig from 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!
 

LOOKING AHEAD

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2024 is available on our website at 

https://peersdance.org/

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 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.

PEERS' Tuesday evening classes in November and December will focus on Victorian couple and set dances for our Victorian 12th Night Ball and on other social dances popular at the The Great Dickens Christmas Fair.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 


NEXT PEERS BALL

We are taking a break in December to attend the Great Dickens Christmas Fair. We hope to see you all there!

https://dickensfair.com/


Our monthly dance events will return on January 6, 2024, with our annual Victorian 12th Night Ball. Full details on this event can be found on our website at  https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html

 

VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 21. 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.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 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.

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 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.

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 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.

PEERS' Tuesday evening classes in November and December will focus on Victorian couple and set dances for our Victorian 12th Night Ball and on other social dances popular at the The Great Dickens Christmas Fair.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 


NEXT PEERS BALL

We are taking a break in December to attend the Great Dickens Christmas Fair. We hope to see you all there!

https://dickensfair.com/


Our monthly dance events will return on January 6, 2024, with our annual Victorian 12th Night Ball. Full details on this event can be found on our website at  https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html

 

VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL

Dance, sing, and play at the season's loveliest old-fashioned party hosted by Mr. Fezziwig from 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!
 

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

PEERS is looking for volunteers to assist bands with setting their equipment up before dance events, and packing up after the event is over. You would get free admission to the event, and have no duties during the event itself, but you would have to arrive early to assist the band with set up and stay after closing until everything is packed up.

If interested please either send me a private message on Facebook, or email me at Lord...@gmail.com

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our monthly dance events will return on January 6, 2024, with our annual Victorian 12th Night Ball. Full details on this event can be found on our website at  https://peersdance.org/12thNight.html

 

VICTORIAN 12th NIGHT BALL

Dance, sing, and play at the season's loveliest old-fashioned party hosted by Mr. Fezziwig from 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!

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 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.

We will have dance classes on December 26 and January 2, But there will not be a dance class on January 9.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 
 

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our upcoming Victorian 12th Night Ball has sold out. No tickets are available, and tickets will not be sold at the door.
 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 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.

We will have dance classes on December 26 and January 2, But there will not be a dance class on January 9.

More details on the dance class may be found at https://peersdance.org/classes.html
 
 


LOOKING AHEAD

Our February Ball will be Mystery in the Ballroom, a swinging 1930's party inspired by the Golden Age of mystery fiction and the mysteries of Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Josephine Tey, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiel Hammett. 

Our dance music will range from romantic waltzes to hot Swing, from elegant fox trots, tangos, and Latin, to cool Blues. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! There's something for everyone.

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 Sara & Swingtime. No partners required!

1930's costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Society types, show people, and even private eyes are all welcome! You working detectives may certainly attend in your suits and trench coats, but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event!

There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet in the parlour

Mystery in the Ballroom takes place on February 3, 2024. Full details and ticket information can be found on our website at https://www.peersdance.org/mystery.html

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our upcoming Victorian 12th Night Ball has sold out. No tickets are available, and tickets will not be sold at the door.
 

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 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.

There will not be a dance class on January 9, then weekly classes will resume on January 16.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

There will be no dance class on Tuesday, January 9.

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 16. 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 PEERS BALL

Our next event will be Mystery in the Ballroom, on February 3, 2024. Join us for a swinging 1930's party inspired by the Golden Age of mystery fiction and the mysteries of Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Josephine Tey, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiel Hammett. 

Our dance music will range from romantic waltzes to hot Swing, from elegant fox trots, tangos, and Latin, to cool Blues. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! There's something for everyone.

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 Sara & Swingtime. No partners required!

1930's costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Society types, show people, and even private eyes are all welcome! You working detectives may certainly attend in your suits and trench coats, but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event!

There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet in the parlour

Mystery in the Ballroom takes place on February 3, 2024. Full details and ticket information can be found on our website at https://www.peersdance.org/mystery.html

 

 


LOOKING AHEAD

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2025 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be Mystery in the Ballroom, on February 3, 2024. Join us for a swinging 1930's party inspired by the Golden Age of mystery fiction and the mysteries of Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Josephine Tey, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiel Hammett. 

Dance music will range from romantic waltzes to hot Swing, from elegant fox trots, tangos, and Latin, to cool Blues. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! There's something for everyone.

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 Sara & Swingtime. No partners required!

1930's costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Society types, show people, and even private eyes are all welcome! You working detectives may certainly attend in your suits and trench coats, but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event!

There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet in the parlour

Mystery in the Ballroom takes place on February 3, 2024. Full details and ticket information can be found on our website at https://www.peersdance.org/mystery.html

 

Tickets are selling rapidly, so please purchase yours soon to be sure you can attend.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 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

LOOKING AHEAD

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be Mystery in the Ballroom, on February 3, 2024. Join us for a swinging 1930's party inspired by the Golden Age of mystery fiction and the mysteries of Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Josephine Tey, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiel Hammett.

Dance music will range from romantic waltzes to hot Swing, from elegant fox trots, tangos, and Latin, to cool Blues. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! There's something for everyone.

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 Sara & Swingtime. No partners required!

1930's costume or vintage or modern evening dress is admired but not required. White tie or black tie optional. Society types, show people, and even private eyes are all welcome! You working detectives may certainly attend in your suits and trench coats, but leave your "pieces" at home. This is a classy event!

There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet in the parlour

Mystery in the Ballroom takes place on February 3, 2024. Full details and ticket information can be found on our website at https://www.peersdance.org/mystery.html
 

There are only a handful of tickets left, so please purchase yours soon to be sure you can attend.


WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 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




LOOKING AHEAD

Our March ball will be a spectacular Grand Victorian Ball with brilliant 19th Century dance music by Franklin Beauregard 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, contra dances and set dances.

Full information on the Grand Victorian Ball can be found at https://peersdance.org/grand.html

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2025 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

PEERS is looking for volunteers to assist bands with setting their equipment up before dance events, and packing up after the event is over. You would get free admission to the event, and have no duties during the event itself, but you would have to arrive early to assist the band with set up and stay after closing until everything is packed up.

If interested please either send me a private message on Facebook, or email me at Lord...@gmail.com

--
James Myers

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 6. 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 PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Grand Victorian Ball on March 2, 2024.

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 Beauregard 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, contra dances and set dances.

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) bar.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at https://www.peersdance.org/grand.html

LOOKING AHEAD

Our April Amadeus Ball will be an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Mozart and Salieri.

Full information on the Amadeus Ball can be found at https://www.peersdance.org/mozart.html

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2025 is available on our website at https://www.peersdance.org/

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Grand Victorian Ball on March 2, 2024.

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 Beauregard 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, contra dances and set dances.

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) bar.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at https://www.peersdance.org/grand.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 13. 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 Amadeus Ball will be an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Mozart and Salieri.

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Grand Victorian Ball on March 2, 2024.

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 Beauregard 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, contra dances and set dances.

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) bar.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at https://www.peersdance.org/grand.html

Tickets are selling rapidly, buy yours before the event sells out!

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 20. 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]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Grand Victorian Ball on March 2, 2024.

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 Beauregard 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, contra dances and set dances.

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) bar.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at https://www.peersdance.org/grand.html

Tickets are nearly sold out, buy yours before the event sells out!

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 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

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 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

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Amadeus Ball on April 6, 2024, an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Mozart and Salieri.

The Divertimento Dance Orchestra will play a selection of Mozart’s most beautiful waltzes and contredanses and some anachronistic polkas set to Mozart tunes. 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 from 7 to 8pm in late 18th Century country dance, and all country dances will be briefly taught and called. No partners needed either for the dance class or the ball. Most of us change partners frequently!

Late 18th century or early 19th century Regency (1811-1820) costume is admired, but not required, and modern evening dress is a perfectly acceptable alternative to period costume. For costume inspiration and basic background information, we recommend the film "Amadeus" and Mozart’s own letters.

At intermission we’ll have a concert of Mozart’s most popular vocal music. A light snack buffet and our celebrated no host (cash) bar will be available for most of the evening.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at https://www.peersdance.org/mozart.html

LOOKING AHEAD

Our ball in May shall be the Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball. Waltz the night away among the fairies, pixies, goblins, redcaps, wizards, sorceresses, enchanted princesses, charming princes, intelligent cats, and Fairy Tale characters of every other description at the most magical ball of the season – when the Unseelie King and Queen of the Fae honour May Day and resign their crowns for six months to the blessed Seelie King and Queen.

Full details on the ball can be found on our website at https://www.peersdance.org/faerie.html

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 12. The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 19. The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Amadeus Ball on April 6, 2024, an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Mozart and Salieri.

The Divertimento Dance Orchestra will play a selection of Mozart’s most beautiful waltzes and contredanses and some anachronistic polkas set to Mozart tunes. 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 from 7 to 8pm in late 18th Century country dance, and all country dances will be briefly taught and called. No partners needed either for the dance class or the ball. Most of us change partners frequently!

Late 18th century or early 19th century Regency (1811-1820) costume is admired, but not required, and modern evening dress is a perfectly acceptable alternative to period costume. For costume inspiration and basic background information, we recommend the film "Amadeus" and Mozart’s own letters.

At intermission we’ll have a concert of Mozart’s most popular vocal music. A light snack buffet and our celebrated no host (cash) bar will be available for most of the evening.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at https://www.peersdance.org/mozart.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 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

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Amadeus Ball on April 6, 2024, an elegant assembly ball set in the world of Mozart and Salieri.

The Divertimento Dance Orchestra will play a selection of Mozart’s most beautiful waltzes and contredanses and some anachronistic polkas set to Mozart tunes. 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 from 7 to 8pm in late 18th Century country dance, and all country dances will be briefly taught and called. No partners needed either for the dance class or the ball. Most of us change partners frequently!

Late 18th century or early 19th century Regency (1811-1820) costume is admired, but not required, and modern evening dress is a perfectly acceptable alternative to period costume. For costume inspiration and basic background information, we recommend the film "Amadeus" and Mozart’s own letters.

At intermission we’ll have a concert of Mozart’s most popular vocal music. A light snack buffet and our celebrated no host (cash) bar will be available for most of the evening.

There are a few tickets left, but act fast if you want to go to this ball. Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at https://www.peersdance.org/mozart.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, April 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

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, April 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

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball on May 11, 2024.

Waltz the night away among the fairies, pixies, goblins, redcaps, wizards, sorceresses, enchanted princesses, charming princes, intelligent cats, and Fairy Tale characters of every other description at the most magical ball of the season – when the Unseelie King and Queen of the Fae honour May Day and resign their crowns for six months to the blessed Seelie King and Queen.

Fantasy, fairy, or fairy tale costume from any tradition is admired, but not required. Period costume (authentic or creatively "mixed"), vintage evening dress, or modern evening dress is also welcome, as are perfectly normal mortals. Decorative masks, either worn or hand-held, are optional. While wings are very welcome on our Faerie creatures, be sure to wear wings you can dance in (this is probably not the best night to sport a giant wingspan!).

Full details on the ball can be found on our website at https://www.peersdance.org/faerie.html

LOOKING AHEAD

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, April 16. The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball on May 11, 2024.

Waltz the night away among the fairies, pixies, goblins, redcaps, wizards, sorceresses, enchanted princesses, charming princes, intelligent cats, and Fairy Tale characters of every other description at the most magical ball of the season – when the Unseelie King and Queen of the Fae honour May Day and resign their crowns for six months to the blessed Seelie King and Queen.

Fantasy, fairy, or fairy tale costume from any tradition is admired, but not required. Period costume (authentic or creatively "mixed"), vintage evening dress, or modern evening dress is also welcome, as are perfectly normal mortals. Decorative masks, either worn or hand-held, are optional. While wings are very welcome on our Faerie creatures, be sure to wear wings you can dance in (this is probably not the best night to sport a giant wingspan!).

Full details on the ball can be found on our website at https://www.peersdance.org/faerie.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, April 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

LOOKING AHEAD

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball on May 11, 2024.

Waltz the night away among the fairies, pixies, goblins, redcaps, wizards, sorceresses, enchanted princesses, charming princes, intelligent cats, and Fairy Tale characters of every other description at the most magical ball of the season – when the Unseelie King and Queen of the Fae honour May Day and resign their crowns for six months to the blessed Seelie King and Queen.

Fantasy, fairy, or fairy tale costume from any tradition is admired, but not required. Period costume (authentic or creatively "mixed"), vintage evening dress, or modern evening dress is also welcome, as are perfectly normal mortals. Decorative masks, either worn or hand-held, are optional. While wings are very welcome on our Faerie creatures, be sure to wear wings you can dance in (this is probably not the best night to sport a giant wingspan!).

Tickets are selling rapidly, and there are only a handful left. We suggest you purchase early if you wish to attend this event.

Tickets can be purchased on our website at https://www.peersdance.org/faerie.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, April 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

LOOKING AHEAD

Our June ball will be the Star Trek Ball (The Trouble with Dancing with Tribbles). Join us on Deep Space Station K7 for some shore leave at a splendid science fiction/fantasy ball inspired by the Star Trek universe, with music by the amazing Avalon Rising.

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball on May 11, 2024. This ball has already sold out, and no more tickets are available.

Waltz the night away among the fairies, pixies, goblins, redcaps, wizards, sorceresses, enchanted princesses, charming princes, intelligent cats, and Fairy Tale characters of every other description at the most magical ball of the season – when the Unseelie King and Queen of the Fae honour May Day and resign their crowns for six months to the blessed Seelie King and Queen.

Fantasy, fairy, or fairy tale costume from any tradition is admired, but not required. Period costume (authentic or creatively "mixed"), vintage evening dress, or modern evening dress is also welcome, as are perfectly normal mortals. Decorative masks, either worn or hand-held, are optional. While wings are very welcome on our Faerie creatures, be sure to wear wings you can dance in (this is probably not the best night to sport a giant wingspan!).

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, May 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

LOOKING AHEAD

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, May 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

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our June ball will be the Star Trek Ball (The Trouble with Dancing with Tribbles). 

Join us on Deep Space Station K7 for some shore leave at a splendid science fiction/fantasy ball inspired by the Star Trek universe, with music by the amazing Avalon Rising. Venue for the ball is the Grand Ballroom and Salon of the historic Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda, California, a site perfect for a fantasy ball!

Star Trek-inspired costume, Steampunk attire, or modern evening dress is admired but not required. Science Fiction or Fantasy Costumes from any universe, past, present, or future, are welcome: whether you are Trekking boldly through the stars or Warring among them; whether you are a Star Fleet officer or cadet, a visiting Time Lord, a member of the Serenity crew, or a Guardian of the Galaxy, you are welcome! Creative costuming is encouraged - as long as you can dance in it. Beware of Tribbles, however. They may be adorable but they do get underfoot!

And the dance music will indeed be out of this world! After the 7pm vintage ballroom dance lesson, formal dancing follows from 8pm to midnight. 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 required and all set dances will be taught and called. For those brave enough we'll once again be calling a Klingon contradance - always an exhilarating experience. Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.

Tickets for this event can be purchased at https://www.peersdance.org/startrek.html

Dance Long and Prosper! !

LOOKING AHEAD

Our next two events are the annual picnic in the park on August 3, and the Great Gatsy Ball on September 7.

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our June ball will be the Star Trek Ball (The Trouble with Dancing with Tribbles). 

Join us on Deep Space Station K7 for some shore leave at a splendid science fiction/fantasy ball inspired by the Star Trek universe, with music by the amazing Avalon Rising. Venue for the ball is the Grand Ballroom and Salon of the historic Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda, California, a site perfect for a fantasy ball!

Star Trek-inspired costume, Steampunk attire, or modern evening dress is admired but not required. Science Fiction or Fantasy Costumes from any universe, past, present, or future, are welcome: whether you are Trekking boldly through the stars or Warring among them; whether you are a Starfleet officer or cadet, a visiting Time Lord, a member of the Serenity crew, or a Guardian of the Galaxy, you are welcome! Creative costuming is encouraged - as long as you can dance in it. Beware of Tribbles, however. They may be adorable but they do get underfoot!

And the dance music will indeed be out of this world! After the 7pm vintage ballroom dance lesson, formal dancing follows from 8pm to midnight. 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 required and all set dances will be taught and called. For those brave enough we'll once again be calling a Klingon contradance - always an exhilarating experience. Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.

Tickets for this event can be purchased at https://www.peersdance.org/startrek.html

Dance Long and Prosper! !

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, May 21. 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

There is no PEERS ball in July. Our next two events are the annual picnic in the park on August 3, and the Great Gatsy Ball on September 7.

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our June ball will be the Star Trek Ball (The Trouble with Dancing with Tribbles). 

Join us on Deep Space Station K7 for some shore leave at a splendid science fiction/fantasy ball inspired by the Star Trek universe, with music by the amazing Avalon Rising. Venue for the ball is the Grand Ballroom and Salon of the historic Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda, California, a site perfect for a fantasy ball!

Star Trek-inspired costume, Steampunk attire, or modern evening dress is admired but not required. Science Fiction or Fantasy Costumes from any universe, past, present, or future, are welcome: whether you are Trekking boldly through the stars or Warring among them; whether you are a Starfleet officer or cadet, a visiting Time Lord, a member of the Serenity crew, or a Guardian of the Galaxy, you are welcome! Creative costuming is encouraged - as long as you can dance in it. Beware of Tribbles, however. They may be adorable but they do get underfoot!

And the dance music will indeed be out of this world! After the 7pm vintage ballroom dance lesson, formal dancing follows from 8pm to midnight. 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 required and all set dances will be taught and called. For those brave enough we'll once again be calling a Klingon contradance - always an exhilarating experience. Light refreshments and our usual excellent No Host (cash) bar will be available to guests.

Tickets for this event can be purchased at https://www.peersdance.org/startrek.html

Dance Long and Prosper! !

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, May 28N. 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

[James Myers]

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 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

 

FREE PICNIC IN THE PARK

On August 3 we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda.

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 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

 

OUR NEXT BALL

The next of our regular balls will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” Our dance music will range from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! 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 tomorrow’s Gatsby Afternoon at Dunsmuir House.

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.

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 And while it's not until November we just want to remind everyone that our most popular event, Le Bal des Vampires, always sells out well in advance. 

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

 

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2025 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 11. The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

We don't hold a ball in July, due to the combination of July 4th celebrations and vacations.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 18. The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.

James Myers

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, June 25. The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 2. The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 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

 

FREE PICNIC IN THE PARK

On Saturday, August 3, we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda.

[James Myers]

FREE PICNIC DANCE IN THE PARK

On Saturday, August 3, we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda. Meet us on the lawn near the rose garden at 1450 High Street in Alameda.

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!

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-2024-tea-box

In the afternoon between 1 and 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 16. 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]

FREE PICNIC DANCE IN THE PARK

On Saturday, August 3, we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda. Meet us on the lawn near the rose garden at 1450 High Street in Alameda.

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!

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-2024-tea-box

In the afternoon between 1 and 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 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

 

 

OUR NEXT BALL

The next of our regular balls will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” Our dance music will range from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! 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 tomorrow’s Gatsby Afternoon at Dunsmuir House.

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.

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 And while it's not until November we just want to remind everyone that our most popular event, Le Bal des Vampires, always sells out well in advance. 

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

 

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2025 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/

--

James Myers

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

FREE PICNIC DANCE IN THE PARK

On Saturday, August 3, we will hold our annual free picnic dance at Lincoln Park in Alameda. Meet us on the lawn near the Rose Garden at 1450 High Street in Alameda.

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!

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-2024-tea-box

In the afternoon between 1 and 4:30 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!

https://peersdance.org/picnic.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, July 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

 

 

OUR NEXT BALL

The next of our regular balls will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” Our dance music will range from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! 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 tomorrow’s Gatsby Afternoon at Dunsmuir House.

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.

  

LOOKING AHEAD

 And while it's not until November we just want to remind everyone that our most popular event, Le Bal des Vampires, always sells out well in advance. 

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

 

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2025 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 6. 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

 

 

OUR NEXT BALL

Our next monthly ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

Our next monthly ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” Our dance music will range from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! 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 tomorrow’s Gatsby Afternoon at Dunsmuir House.

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 13. 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

 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!

Join us on October 5, 2024, for the Haunted Mansion Ball. An evening of haunting Victorian ballroom dance music by our favorite ghostly brass band, Franklin Beau Davis and The Brassworks. 

More information can be found on our website: https://www.peersdance.org/haunted.html

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

Our next monthly ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Tickets are selling rapidly for this event, and we suggest you purchase your tickets soon if you wish to attend.

Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” Our dance music will range from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! 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 tomorrow’s Gatsby Afternoon at Dunsmuir House.

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 20. The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

Our next monthly ball will be the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

Join us for a swinging 1920's dance party, inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby.” Our dance music will range from romantic waltzes, fox trots, and tangos to cool blues, hot Swing and that new dance sensation, the Charleston. Sara and Swingtime will play the latest American tunes for your dancing pleasure and, yes, they play waltzes as beautifully as they play Swing! 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 tomorrow’s Gatsby Afternoon at Dunsmuir House.

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. Tickets are selling rapidly, if you want to attend we suggest you purchase quickly.

  

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, August 27. The newcomer friendly class runs from 7 to 8, followed by a more advanced class from 8 to 9.

[James Myers]

Tickets may be purchased at the same link. There are only a handful of
tickets left at this point, so it might be sold out by the time you
click on the link.



WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 3.

--
James Myers

[James Myers]

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-2024/

There is also a Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/508795751655316

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 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

OUR NEXT BALL

THE HAUNTED MANSION BALL

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Alameda Elks Lodge

2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.

Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m.

Dancing Begins: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $30 (Sold in Advance Only)

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, not required. For you insatiable mortal and immortal dancers, there will also be DJ dancing to music from a certain magic kingdom at intermission.

There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.

More information can be found on our website:
https://www.peersdance.org/haunted.html

LOOKING AHEAD

While it's not until November we just want to remind everyone that

[James Myers]

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-2024/

There is also a Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/508795751655316

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 17.

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

THE HAUNTED MANSION BALL

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Alameda Elks Lodge

2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.

Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m.

Dancing Begins: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $30 (Sold in Advance Only)

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, not required. For you insatiable mortal and immortal dancers, there will also be DJ dancing to music from a certain magic kingdom at intermission.

There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.

More information can be found on our website:
https://www.peersdance.org/haunted.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, September 24.

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

November 2 will see our 29th annual Le Bal des Vampires.

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

This is our most popular event of the year, and it always sells out well ahead. we suggest buying your tickets early.

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2025 is available on
our website at https://peersdance.org/

--

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

THE HAUNTED MANSION BALL

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Alameda Elks Lodge

2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.

Dance Lesson: 7:00 p.m.

Dancing Begins: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $30 (Sold in Advance Only. Tickets will not be available at the door.)

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, not required. For you insatiable mortal and immortal dancers, there will also be DJ dancing to music from a certain magic kingdom at intermission.

There will be light refreshments for our mortal guests and a no host (cash) bar.

More information can be found on our website:
https://www.peersdance.org/haunted.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 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

NILES SILENT FILM MUSEUM

Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see "Nosferatu" at the Niles Silent Film Museum in Fremont on Saturday, October 12. We're planning on going in 1920s costumes. 

If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6176182645293056

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

November 2 will see our 29th annual Le Bal des Vampires.

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

This is our most popular event of the year, and it always sells out well ahead. We suggest buying your tickets early.

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2025 is available on
our website at https://peersdance.org/

--

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

NILES SILENT FILM MUSEUM

Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see "Nosferatu" at the Niles Silent Film Museum in Fremont on Saturday, October 12. We're planning on going in 1920s costumes. 

If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6176182645293056

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.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 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

OUR NEXT BALL

LE BAL DES VAMPIRES

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Alameda Elks Lodge

2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

Dancing on Two Floors

Doors Open: 6:30 pm

Vintage Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm

Formal vintage ballroom dancing: 8:00 - midnight

Live Music by Greenwich Mean Time

Nightfall Club: 7:00 - midnight

Tickets $40 (Sold in advance only) 

Dance the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 29th 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.

More information can be found on our website:

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

This is our most popular event of the year, and it always sells out well ahead. We suggest buying your tickets early.

LOOKING AHEAD

PEERS does not hold a ball in December, as we're all working at the Dickens Christmas Fair.

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.

Our first ball of 2025 will be the Victorian 12th Night Ball. Dance, sing, and play at the season's loveliest old-fashioned party hosted by Mr. Fezziwig from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

https://www.peersdance.org/12thNight.html

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2025 is available on
our website at https://peersdance.org/

--

James Myers

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

LE BAL DES VAMPIRES

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Alameda Elks Lodge

2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

Dancing on Two Floors

Doors Open: 6:30 pm

Vintage Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm

Formal vintage ballroom dancing: 8:00 - midnight

Live Music by Greenwich Mean Time

Nightfall Club: 7:00 - midnight

Tickets $40 (Sold in advance only) 

Dance the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 29th 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.

More information can be found on our website:

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

This is our most popular event of the year, and it always sells out well ahead. We suggest buying your tickets early.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 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]

OUR NEXT BALL

LE BAL DES VAMPIRES

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Alameda Elks Lodge

2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

Dancing on Two Floors

Doors Open: 6:30 pm

Vintage Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm

Formal vintage ballroom dancing: 8:00 - midnight

Live Music by Greenwich Mean Time

Nightfall Club: 7:00 - midnight

Tickets $40 (Sold in advance only) 

Dance the night away in a beautiful Edwardian ballroom with the San Francisco Bay Area's most glamorous Undead at the 29th 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.

More information can be found on our website:

https://peersdance.org/vamps.html

This is our most popular event of the year, and it always sells out well ahead. We suggest buying your tickets early.

PEERS GOES TO THE MOVIES

Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the classic 1928 silent film "The Man Who Laughs" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6176182645293056

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.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 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

PEERS does not hold a ball in December, as we're all working at the Dickens Christmas Fair.

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.

Our first ball of 2025 will be the Victorian 12th Night Ball. Dance, sing, and play at the season's loveliest old-fashioned party hosted by Mr. Fezziwig from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

https://www.peersdance.org/12thNight.html

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

LE BAL DES VAMPIRES

Saturday, November 2, 2024

This event has sold out. Tickets are no longer available, and no tickets will be available at the door.

PEERS GOES TO THE THEATRE: “THE MOORS” at THEATRE LUNATICO

Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see this intriguing play put on by Theatre Lunatico at 1834 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA. We’re going to the Sunday, November 3 performance (the day after Le Bal des Vampires).

https://www.facebook.com/events/1241063320421089/

If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theatrelunatico/1386909

It's only a 60 seat theatre, so if you want to go we suggest ordering tickets soon.

Cathleen and James will be wearing something suitably romantically gothic, but, as always period costume is admired, not required.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, October 29.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 5.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 12.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 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.

There will not be a dance class on December 3, December 24, or December 31.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, November 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

inexperienceddancers 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.

There will not be a dance class on December 3, December 24, or December 31.

More details on the dance class may be found at
https://peersdance.org/classes.html

OUR NEXT BALL

Victorian 12th Night Ball
Saturday, January 4, 2025

Come and join us at the season's loveliest old-fashioned party hosted

by Mr. Fezziwig from 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 can be purchased at:

https://www.peersdance.org/12thNight.html



DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR

PEERS does not hold a ball in December, as we're all working at the

Dickens Christmas Fair. Do come and dance with us us at Mr. Fezziwig's
party at the Fair!

https://dickensfair.com/



LOOKING AHEAD

[James Myers]

NO WEEKLY DANCE CLASS ON DECEMBER 3!

There will be classes on Tuesday, December 10, and December 17. There
will not be a class on December 24 or 31.

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.

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

Victorian 12th Night Ball
Saturday, January 4, 2025

Come and join us at the season's loveliest old-fashioned party hosted
by Mr. Fezziwig from 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.

Early bird tickets are $30, and are available until December 21.
Tickets will be available for $35 from December 21 to January 3. No
tickets will be sold at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at:

https://www.peersdance.org/12thNight.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 10.

There will not be a class on December 24 or 31.

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]

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, December 17.

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

Victorian 12th Night Ball
Saturday, January 4, 2025

Come and join us at the season's loveliest old-fashioned party hosted
by Mr. Fezziwig from 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 are available for $35 until January 3. No tickets will be sold

at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at:

https://www.peersdance.org/12thNight.html



WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 7.

There will not be a class on December 24 or 31.

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 February ball will be the Guys and Dolls Ball, on February 1,
2025. Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, and many other upright citizens
wish that you should join them for an evening of dancing and
conviviality in the world of master wordsmith Damon Runyon. Many guys
and dolls shall be putting on their dancing shoes and classiest glad
rags.

Event details can be found at https://peersdance.org/guysdolls.html

[James Myers]

There will not be a class on December 31.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 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

OUR NEXT BALL

Our next PEERS event is the Guys and Dolls Ball, on February 1, 2025.

Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, and many other upright citizens wish
that you should join them for an evening of dancing and conviviality
in the world of master wordsmith Damon Runyon. Many guys and dolls
shall be putting on their dancing shoes and classiest glad rags.

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 Sara & Swingtime who are well noted
to play the best in music for dancing, from romantic waltzes to hot
Swing, from elegant fox trots, tangos, and Latin to cool Blues.

1930's, 40’s or 50’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is
admired but not required. Most of Damon Runyon's stories are set
during the '30's and 40's but the famous movie version, "Guys and
Dolls" is set in the early 1950's. The inhabitants of Runyon’s work
are many and varied, with gamblers, show girls, gangsters, promoters,
and society types mingling freely.

There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet
in the parlor.

Tickets: $30 Early Bird Rate (Until January 18)
Tickets are $35 from January 19 to January 31
Ticket sales end on January 31
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at:

https://www.peersdance.org/guysdolls.html








LOOKING AHEAD

Our March ball will be the Grand Victorian Ball, on March 1, 2025.

Event details can be found at https://peersdance.org/grand.html

[James Myers]

OUR NEXT BALL

Our next PEERS event is the Guys and Dolls Ball, on February 1, 2025.

Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, and many other upright citizens wish
that you should join them for an evening of dancing and conviviality
in the world of master wordsmith Damon Runyon. Many guys and dolls
shall be putting on their dancing shoes and classiest glad rags.

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 Sara & Swingtime who are well noted
to play the best in music for dancing, from romantic waltzes to hot
Swing, from elegant fox trots, tangos, and Latin to cool Blues.

Sara will be moving away from the Bay Area, and this is most likely
the last time her band will be able to play for a PEERS event. She has
been a wonderful addition to PEERS events for many years, and we urge
you to come and give her a great sendoff!

1930's, 40’s or 50’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is
admired but not required. Most of Damon Runyon's stories are set
during the '30's and 40's but the famous movie version, "Guys and
Dolls" is set in the early 1950's. The inhabitants of Runyon’s work
are many and varied, with gamblers, show girls, gangsters, promoters,
and society types mingling freely.

There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet
in the parlor.

Tickets: $30 Early Bird Rate (Until January 18)
Tickets are $35 from January 19 to January 31
Ticket sales end on January 31
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at:

https://www.peersdance.org/guysdolls.html

To get in the mood for the ball, there is a list of movies inspired by
Damon Runyon at:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Films_based_on_works_by_Damon_Runyon

And the entire 1949 "Damon Runyon Theater" is available for your
listening pleasure at:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGLLtGJkKLRGyKvETtMSgmy_banbKq-6M





WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 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

LOOKING AHEAD

Our March ball will be the Grand Victorian Ball, on March 1, 2025.

Event details can be found at https://peersdance.org/grand.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]

OUR NEXT BALL

Our next PEERS event is the Guys and Dolls Ball, on February 1, 2025.

Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, and many other upright citizens wish
that you should join them for an evening of dancing and conviviality
in the world of master wordsmith Damon Runyon. Many guys and dolls
shall be putting on their dancing shoes and classiest glad rags.

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 Sara & Swingtime who are well noted
to play the best in music for dancing, from romantic waltzes to hot
Swing, from elegant fox trots, tangos, and Latin to cool Blues.

Sara will be moving away from the Bay Area, and this is most likely
the last time her band will be able to play for a PEERS event. She has
been a wonderful addition to PEERS events for many years, and we urge
you to come and give her a great sendoff!

1930's, 40’s or 50’s costume or vintage or modern evening dress is
admired but not required. Most of Damon Runyon's stories are set
during the '30's and 40's but the famous movie version, "Guys and
Dolls" is set in the early 1950's. The inhabitants of Runyon’s work
are many and varied, with gamblers, show girls, gangsters, promoters,
and society types mingling freely.

There will be a full bar outside the ballroom and a light snack buffet
in the parlor.

Tickets are $35 until January 31

Ticket sales end on January 31
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at:

https://www.peersdance.org/guysdolls.html

To get in the mood for the ball, there is a list of movies inspired by
Damon Runyon at:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Films_based_on_works_by_Damon_Runyon

And the entire 1949 "Damon Runyon Theater" is available for your
listening pleasure at:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGLLtGJkKLRGyKvETtMSgmy_banbKq-6M





WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 21.

[James Myers]

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, January 28.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 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

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Grand Victorian Ball on March 1, 2025.

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 Beauregard 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, contra dances and set
dances.

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) bar.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at
https://www.peersdance.org/grand.html

Early-bird tickets for $30 can be purchased until February 15.
Tickets are $35 from February 16 - February 28.
Ticket sales end on February 28.

Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.

LOOKING AHEAD

Our April ball will be the The Prince Regent's Spring Fling: A Regency
Ball Among the Ton, on April 5, 2025.

Event details can be found at https://peersdance.org/princeregent.html

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Grand Victorian Ball on March 1, 2025.

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 Beauregard 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, contra dances and set dances.

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) bar.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at
https://www.peersdance.org/grand.html

Early-bird tickets for $30 can be purchased until February 15.
Tickets are $35 from February 16 - February 28.
Ticket sales end on February 28.
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 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

LOOKING AHEAD

Our April ball will be the The Prince Regent's Spring Fling: A Regency Ball Among the Ton, on April 5, 2025.

Event details can be found at https://peersdance.org/princeregent.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]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Grand Victorian Ball on March 1, 2025.

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 Beauregard 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, contra dances and set dances.

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) bar.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at
https://www.peersdance.org/grand.html

Tickets are $35.

Ticket sales end on February 28.
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.



WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 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



LOOKING AHEAD

Our April ball will be The Prince Regent's Spring Fling: A Regency Ball Among the Ton, on April 5, 2025.

Event details can be found at https://peersdance.org/princeregent.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]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Grand Victorian Ball on March 1, 2025.

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 Beauregard 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, contra dances and set dances.

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) bar.

Tickets can be purchased at the ball's website at
https://www.peersdance.org/grand.html

Tickets are $35.
Ticket sales end on February 28.
Tickets sold in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, February 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.

[James Myers]

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 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

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Prince Regent's Ball on April 5, 2025.

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte, invites you to join him for an evening of dancing and revelry at his majestic pavilion.

His Highness' ball includes a full evening of Regency dancing, that scandalous waltz, witty conversation, and our celebrated no host bar (Remember: If you go to Almack’s, all you’ll get is weak lemonade!).

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, the newly fashionable Quadrille, 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 at the ball. No partners needed either for the dance class or the ball. In true Regency fashion, most of us change partners frequently!

Late 18th century, early 19th century Regency (1811-1820), Romantic era costume, or modern evening dress is admired, but not required, Costumes and characters from both Jane Austen’s novels and films and the popular T.V. series “Bridgerton” are very welcome.

Tickets: $30 Early Bird Rate (Until March 22)
Tickets are $35 from March 23 to April 4

Ticket sales end on April 4

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/princeregent.html

PEERS GOES TO THE MOVIES

Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the classic 1929 silent film "Woman in the Moon" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday, March 22, 2024.

If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6176182645293056

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

Our May ball will be The My Fair Lady Ascot Ball
Event details can be found at https://www.peersdance.org/myfairlady.html

[James Myers]

NEXT PEERS BALL

Our next event will be the Prince Regent's Ball on April 5, 2025.

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte, invites you to join him for an evening of dancing and revelry at his majestic pavilion.

His Highness' ball includes a full evening of Regency dancing, that scandalous waltz, witty conversation, and our celebrated no host bar (Remember: If you go to Almack’s, all you’ll get is weak lemonade!).

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, the newly fashionable Quadrille, 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 at the ball. No partners needed either for the dance class or the ball. In true Regency fashion, most of us change partners frequently!

Late 18th century, early 19th century Regency (1811-1820), Romantic era costume, or modern evening dress is admired, but not required, Costumes and characters from both Jane Austen’s novels and films and the popular T.V. series “Bridgerton” are very welcome.

Tickets: $30 Early Bird Rate (Until March 22)
Tickets are $35 from March 23 to April 4

Ticket sales end on April 4

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/princeregent.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 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

[James Myers]

Our next event will be the Prince Regent's Ball on April 5, 2025.

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte, invites you to join him for an evening of dancing and revelry at his majestic pavilion.

His Highness' ball includes a full evening of Regency dancing, that scandalous waltz, witty conversation, and our celebrated no host bar (Remember: If you go to Almack’s, all you’ll get is weak lemonade!).

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, the newly fashionable Quadrille, 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 at the ball. No partners needed either for the dance class or the ball. In true Regency fashion, most of us change partners frequently!

Late 18th century, early 19th century Regency (1811-1820), Romantic era costume, or modern evening dress is admired, but not required, Costumes and characters from both Jane Austen’s novels and films and the popular T.V. series “Bridgerton” are very welcome.

Tickets: $30 Early Bird Rate (Until March 22)
Tickets are $35 from March 23 to April 4

Ticket sales end on April 4

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/princeregent.html

PEERS GOES TO THE MOVIES

Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the classic 1929 silent film "Woman in the Moon" at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd. in Fremont, CA, on Saturday, March 22, 2024.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman_in_the_Moon

If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at https://nilesfilmmuseum.org/?tv=6176182645293056

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.

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 18. This month we're working on Regency dances for our upcoming Prince Regent's Ball.

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]

Our next event will be the Prince Regent's Ball on April 5, 2025.

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte, invites you to join him for an evening of dancing and revelry at his majestic pavilion.

His Highness' ball includes a full evening of Regency dancing, that scandalous waltz, witty conversation, and our celebrated no host bar (Remember: If you go to Almack’s, all you’ll get is weak lemonade!).

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, the newly fashionable Quadrille, 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 at the ball. No partners needed either for the dance class or the ball. In true Regency fashion, most of us change partners frequently!

Late 18th century, early 19th century Regency (1811-1820), Romantic era costume, or modern evening dress is admired, but not required, Costumes and characters from both Jane Austen’s novels and films and the popular T.V. series “Bridgerton” are very welcome.

Tickets are $35 until April 4

Ticket sales end on April 4

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/princeregent.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, March 25. This month we're working on Regency dances for our upcoming Prince Regent's Ball.

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]

Our next event will be the Prince Regent's Ball on April 5, 2025.

His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte, invites you to join him for an evening of dancing and revelry at his majestic pavilion.

His Highness' ball includes a full evening of Regency dancing, that scandalous waltz, witty conversation, and our celebrated no host bar (Remember: If you go to Almack’s, all you’ll get is weak lemonade!).

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, the newly fashionable Quadrille, 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 at the ball. No partners needed either for the dance class or the ball. In true Regency fashion, most of us change partners frequently!

Late 18th century, early 19th century Regency (1811-1820), Romantic era costume, or modern evening dress is admired, but not required, Costumes and characters from both Jane Austen’s novels and films and the popular T.V. series “Bridgerton” are very welcome.

Tickets are $35 until April 4

Ticket sales end on April 4

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/princeregent.html

DAPPER DAYS AT FILOLI

Filoli will be having a Dapper Days weekend on May 24 -25, 2025, and they have asked PEERS to provide period dancing. We hope to see you all there! Tickets are available on their website.

https://filoli.org/spring/#dapper-days

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, April 1. This month we're working on Regency dances for our upcoming Prince Regent's Ball.

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]

Our next event will be the My Fair Lady Edwardian Ascot Ball on May 3, 2025.

Join every Duke and Duchess, every Earl and Countess, every peer and peeress, and everyone who should be here (yes, even flower girls!) for a smashing, positively dashing ball in honour of the opening day of the Ascot races!

The celebrated chamber ensemble Greenwich Mean Time will play an evening of late Victorian and Edwardian dances. Dance waltzes, polkas, mazurka waltzes, schottisches, and some of the new dances from the Americas: The ragtime one-step, two-step, Hesitation Waltz, and tango.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and there will be a pre-ball dance class in Edwardian ballroom dance at 7 pm followed by formal dancing to live music from 8 pm to midnight. All set dances will be taught and called at the ball.

Edwardian (1901-1910), Ragtime era (1911-1920), vintage, or modern evening dress or dress uniform is admired but not required. If you'd like to wear your Ascot "Go to the Races" afternoon costume, feel free. Black & white attire is also very fashionable!

There will be light refreshments and a no host (cash) bar.

Early Bird Tickets are $30 until April 19.
Tickets are $35 from April 20 to May 2.

Ticket sales end on May 2.

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/myfairlady.html

WEEKLY DANCE CLASS

Our next weekly dance class will take place on Tuesday, April 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

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY

On April 26 Books Inc. in Alameda is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day by highlighting local artists and organizations. PEERS has been asked to do a dance presentation.

We'll be wearing Edwardian costume (circa 1900-1918) and dancing for about 45 minutes, starting at 3:30.

There's a lot of interesting events going on in the store all day, and we highly recommend it.

https://booksinc.net/event/2025-04-26/independent-bookstore-day-books-inc-alameda

DAPPER DAYS AT FILOLI

Filoli will be having a Dapper Days weekend on May 24 -25, 2025, and they have asked PEERS to provide period dancing. We hope to see you all there! Tickets are available on their website.

https://filoli.org/spring/#dapper-days

LOOKING AHEAD

Our June ball will be The Star Wars Ball.
Event details can be found at https://peersdance.org/starwars.html

Our full schedule of events through the end of 2026 is available on our website at https://peersdance.org/


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James Myers