Welcome to Victorian Dance Ensemble

Thank you for visiting The Victorian Dance Ensemble website. The Ensemble is a group of living historians who share a love for the grace and beauty of mid-nineteenth century dancing. We are devoted to fostering an appreciation for the dance and social customs of the Civil War era by presenting demonstrations, classes, balls and other related programs.

The Ensemble is primarily a dance group but we do much more than dancing. We offer a wide range of Civil War and mid-Victorian related presentations, including fashion shows, clothing try-on, and displays of period jewelry, photography, newspapers, and militaria. Individual members also present lectures on a variety of topics.

This photograph of the Victorian Dance Ensemble was taken at the historic Dobbin House in Gettysburg by Rob Gibson in 2005. It is an ambrotype, a wet plate glass negative, made with an 1860s camera and techniques. For several years, the Ensemble has performed at the Dobbin House and the Cyclorama Center as part of the Gettysburg National Military Park’s Annual Music Muster.

Please browse our site to learn more about us.

We encourage anyone interested engaging the Ensemble for a performance, taking a dance class, or becoming a member to contact us. We will be happy to speak with you.

The Victorian Dance Ensemble, Inc. is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) tax exempt not-for-profit charity. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Ensemble's exempt purpose is to foster an appreciation of the dance and social customs of the Civil War era and to educate the public through demonstrations and classes.

Victorian Dance Ensemble
2 Westminster Blvd.
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Email: civilwardancer@aol.com

last updated April 13, 2008