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You are cordially invited to attend the best party of the English Country Dance Season at the Baltimore Playford Ball. First time Ball attendees and longtime dancers will enjoy the program of familiar favorites and the hottest new dances, all talked through and briefly prompted at the evening dance. The music will be fabulous as master violinists Alexander Mitchell and Steve Hickman join forces with the ever-popular Marty Taylor on recorders and concertina while Ralph Gordon provides cello baseline.
There will be an afternoon review session, a community potluck dinner at which out-of-towners are invited to be our guests, the splendiferous Ball itself, and then an after party to unwind, chat and visit a little more. Local hospitality is available.
Register early, mark your calendars for Saturday, October 22, 2011 for the Baltimore Playford Ball and plan to join us in North Baltimore at the Church of the Redeemer, 5603 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21210. Attire is festive formal or historical. Please bring dance shoes to help preserve the floor.
Your 2011 Ball Chairs are Sharon McKinley and Emily Aubrey,
reachable by
email at playford at bfms.org
And for those who wish to know, the all-important dance program:
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Amarillis The Astonished Archaeologist Banish Misfortune Barbarini's Tambourine Broom, Bonny Broom Cadgers Caper Candles in the Dark |
Dublin Bay Elverton Grove Faithless Nancy Dawson Halfe Hannikin Impropriety Key to the Cellar Mike's Health |
Mr. Isaac's Maggot Prince of Westborough Shrewsbury Lasses Speed the Plow St. Margaret's Hill Up with Aily |
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All dances will be talked through and briefly prompted |
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| You can also download a list of the Dance Directions | ||
Music by: | |
Alexander Mitchell, Violin |
Steve Hickman, Violin |
Marty Taylor, Recorders and Concertina |
Ralph Gordon, Cello |
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1:30-4 PM Afternoon Review Session 6:30 PM Reception 7 PM Grand March |
Review and Ball both in the parish hall of the Church of the Redeemer 5603 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21210 |
Questions? E-mail playford at bfms.org or call 410-433-4419
If you have not registered by mail or on-line before sales end there may be a few openings still available at $40 BFMS members and affiliates, $45 nonmembers, $21 students. Please call Emily Aubrey at 410-433-4419 before noon Saturday October 22 or see her at the afternoon review session at Redeemer to confirm that there is availabe space. Thank you.
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Purchase your tickets on-line. Pay securely with a credit card through PayPal. |
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Please download our 2011 Playford Ball flier for more information and to register by mail.
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