| Date | Lesson/Special Event | Instructor(s)/Venue | Description |
March 26th, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Polka | Robert Barchfeld | The spirited dance popular in the Victorian era and at Oktoberfests everywhere. |
March 26th, 2011 3:00-4:00 p.m. | American Ballroom: foxtrot, waltz, tango | Robert Barchfeld | Beginning American Ballroom social dances. |
April 9th, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Lancers' Quadrille | Robert Barchfeld | A military inspired quadille dance popular in the 19th century. |
April 9th, 2011 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Historical Ballroom Performance Class | Danny Lerer | 1st class of historical ballroom for stage performance. Beginners welcome. |
April 16th, 2011 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Cha-Cha Lesson | Robert Barchfeld | Beginners' modern Latin social dance. |
April 23rd, 2011 2:00-4:00 p.m. | FREE Old Sacramento Easter Promenade Ball | The historic Stanford Gallery 111 I. St. Old Sacramento
| Victorian era dance with music by Claudia's Kitchen. |
May 14th, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Congress of Vienna Waltz | Robert Barchfeld | Modern waltz re-creation resembling Regency era waltzes choreographed by John Hertz. It is popular at Bay Area period balls. |
May 14th, 2011 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Historical Ballroom Performance Class | Danny Lerer | Class for show dance in historical ballroom. |
May 14th, 2011 7:00 p.m.-Midnight $5 | VILLAINS TAKE OVER THE NIGHT Dance & Concert hosted by the League of Proper Villains All dances taught and called on the spot by Sacramento Ballroom Society. | Mirror Ballroom 9806 Old Winery Place Suite #6 Sacramento, CA 95826 | Victorian era ballroom dancing with a gothic, steampunk twist. Enjoy fine steampunk musicians. Bring your henchmen & dress to kill... |
May 21st, 2011 12:00-5:00 p.m. | FREE GREAT ELECTRICAL EXHIBITION hosted by the Sacramento Steampunk Society | Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park 9980 Greenback Ln. Folsom, CA 95630 | Bring a picnic & don Victorian, Edwardian or 19th century Steampunk inspired attire and enjoy free dancing. |
May 22nd, 2011 Two Shows: 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. $15 | DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES Ballroom Showcase hosted by the Mirror Ballroom | Mirror Ballroom 9806 Old Winery Pl. #6 Sacramento, CA 95827 | Come join us for a dance showcase that includes student and professional performances demonstrating dance history. |
May 28th, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Fledermaus Quadrille #1 | Robert Barchfeld | Popular Victorian quadrille still regularly danced today at balls in Vienna, Austria & period events. |
May 28th, 2011 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Historical Ballroom Performance Class | Danny Lerer | Victorian ballroom for show dance. |
June 10th, 2011 6:00-9:00 p.m. | "TOURNAMENT OF CHANCE" Hornblower River Cruise
Live Band: Claudia's Kitchen | *Proceeds benefit Historic Old Sacramento Foundation.
*Held aboard the Hornblower Empress and departs from Old Sacramento City Docks on the waterfront on Front St. | Gold Rush-era themed riverboat casino night featuring Victorian ballroom dancing, 1850s style gaming & poker tournament.
Contact the Sacramento History Museum at (916) 264-7059 for ticket information. |
June 11th, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Traditional Schottische | Robert Barchfeld | Popular historical ballroom dance resembling a slow polka introduced in 1849. |
June 25th 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Victorian Waltz Mixer | Robert Barchfeld | Common partner switching dances based on rotary waltz that was the staple dance of Victorian & modern re-creation event balls. |
July 9th, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Mazurka | Robert Barchfeld | The Polish couples dance done in waltz time, popular in the mid-19th century. |
July 23rd, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Polonaise/Grand March | Robert Barchfeld | Ceremonial ball opener for the last 300 years. The class concentrates on its distinct balletic style footwork as all dance figures are lead by the master of ceremonies. |
August 13th, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Victorian Ballroom Sampler | Robert Barchfeld | Class choice and brief sampling of popular Victorian dances. |
Sept.2nd-Sept.5th, 2011 Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento Live Bands The Society has canceled its participation in this event. | Enjoy our dance floor in the center of the 49er Scene by the river. | Free admission. Volunteer dancers needed. | Victorian & folk dance performances, dance bands & festival shows. |
| Fall Schedule to be Announced | TBA | TBA | TBA |