Schedule of Events

The Victorian Dance Ensemble has performed at the restored home

of Simon Cameron, Lincoln’s first Secretary of War.

Note: This schedule is subject to change. Confirm events before making plans to attend.

Formal Balls usually require 19th century attire (some allow men in coats & ties and ladies in dresses, check with the sponsor), the music is usually live.

Informal Dances allow casual modern clothing, music is usually recorded and the events are designed to teach dancing to newcomers and for experienced dancers to practice.

Dance Demonstrations present typical dances of the mid 19th century to audiences, they often include a fashion show and description of Victorian etiquette, they usually conclude with some instruction and audience participation.

VDE Rehearsals & Meetings are for VDE members only or specifically invited guests.

2008 Events

January 12, Saturday
Mechanicsburg, PA
Civil War Ball for private party

January 13, Sunday
York, PA
Dance Rehearsal/Meeting

February 9, Saturday
Philadelphia, PA
Abraham Lincoln Birthday Ball at Union League
Music by 28th Pennsylvania Regimental Brass Band

February 17, Sunday
York, PA
Dance Rehearsal

February 24, Sunday
Middletown, PA
Public Dance Class

March 2, Sunday
Middletown, PA
Public Dance Class

March 9, Sunday
York, PA
Dance Rehearsal/Meeting

March 16, Sunday
Middletown, PA
Public Dance Class

March 29, Saturday
Harrisburg, PA
Civil War Preservation Ball in Capitol Rotunda
Music by 28th Pennsylvania Regimental Brass Band

April 5, Saturday
Clinton, NJ
Red Mill Museum Civil War Dance
Music by Mr. Lemuel's Red Mill Serenaders

April 12, Saturday
York, PA
Dance workshop for members

April 19, Saturday
Middletown, VA
Wayside Soiree sponsored by Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation

Music by Doug Jimerson and the Civil War Comrades

April 25, Friday
Huntingdon, PA
Civil War Ball

April 26, Saturday
Huntingdon, PA

Dance Demonstrations at Mayfest

May 4, Sunday
Harrisburg, PA
Dance demonstrations at Fort Hunter's Garden Faire
Music by Susquehanna Travellers

May 18, Sunday
York, PA
Dance Rehearsal/Meeting

May 31, Saturday

Alexandria, VA

Dance Demonstration at Fort Ward

June 7, Saturday
Gettysburg, PA
Civil War Dance for guests of Gettysburg Campground

June 8, Sunday
York, PA
Dance Rehearsal/Meeting

June 16, Monday
Gettysburg, PA
Convention Reception

June 21, Saturday
Lemoyne, PA
Civil War Dance for Camp Curtin Civil War Days

June 26, Thursday
York, PA
Dance Demonstration for York County Heritage Trust

Music by Susquehanna Travellers

July 13, Sunday 
York, PA
Dance Rehearsal/Meeting

August 10, Sunday
York, PA
Dance Rehearsal/Meeting

August 16, Saturday

Washington, DC

Dance Demonstrations

at Smithsonian American Art Museum

August 23, Saturday
Gettysburg, PA
Dance Demonstrations 

at Gettysburg National Military Park Music Muster

August 24, Sunday

Shrewsbury, PA

Dance Demonstrations at Flower Show

September 14, Sunday
York, PA
Dance Rehearsal/Meeting

October 26, Sunday
York, PA
Annual Membership Meeting

November 22, Saturday
Gettysburg, PA
SUV Remembrance Day Ball
Music by Philadelphia Brigade Band

December 6, Saturday

Harpers Ferry, WV

Civil War Dance and Demonstration

December 31, Wednesday
Manheim, PA
Mount Hope Winery Victorian Gala
Music by Amoskeag Players

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