Civil War Dance Classes will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 23 and March 15, at the National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Reservoir Park, Harrisburg.
The classes will be conducted by members of the Victorian Dance Ensemble, the performing troupe of the Civil War Dance Foundation (CWDF). The CWDF is a nonprofit organization that entertains and educates through demonstrations, balls, and other activities. All proceeds from CWDF events are donated to historic preservation projects.
Participants will learn an assortment of formation dances from the very simple to more complex dances. CWDF members will be on hand to help with dance instruction and to answer questions about the civilian side of the Civil War and the Victorian era. This spring's dance classes are scheduled to prepare dancers for the 17th annual Civil War Preservation Ball, to be held in the Rotunda of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg on Saturday, March 28. Classes are ideal for re-enactors, historic site docents, teachers, homeschoolers, and anyone interested in vintage dancing.
People may attend one class or both. They may attend alone or bring a partner. Families are welcome. Everyday attire and comfortable shoes are suggested.
Admission is free, but reservations are required due to limited space. To register, readers may email Contact@CivilWarDance.org or call 717-732-5330 with the names of the attendees and the dates they would like to attend. A free Civil War Dance Manual is available by email. For more information, readers may visit http://www.CivilWarDance.org.
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