The breathtaking Victorian style Grand Ballroom of The Yale Club of NYC

A Peek into Georgian and Regency-Era Balls: Dances, Etiquette, and Social Intrigue In the flickering candlelight of a grand ballroom or the bustling warmth of a provincial assembly room, dancing during the Georgian (roughly 1714-1830) and Regency (long Regency being 1795-1837 and official Regency being 1811-1820) eras was far more than mere.. Everything to think about when hosting a regency era ball. From Invitations to costumes and dances. Waltz through organization into reality.

Social Dances of the Nineteenth Century Following the fall of the Ancien Regime in 1789, social dancing became more natural and egalitarian. Both clothing and dancing became less elaborate and restrictive as the rigid formalities of the Baroque ballroom eased. 19th century social dance can be seen as three eras, each with its unique clothing, manners, music and dances: The Regency Era This.. Why was dancing so important in the Regency? In Regency society, dancing was more than just a pleasurable activity. A young lady of quality taking part in the round of balls and other events that comprised the London season knew she was not there simply to have fun. Her aim (and even more so that of her parents) was to make a good match - to attract a suitable marriage partner from amongst.