The Victorian Dance Ensemble can provide experienced dancers to demonstrate the various dances of the era for living history presentations, historic commemorations or other events with a Civil War or Victorian theme. Demonstrations can range from one-half hour to an hour or more. At day long or weekend events, several demonstrations can be scheduled. As part of our demonstrations, we often include audience participation. With brief instruction, most people can learn some of the simpler dances and we have discovered that this audience participation is the highlight of many events.
Fashion Shows Our dancers dress in a variety of clothing from the period.
The ladies' clothing ranges from elegant ball gowns to fancy day dresses to work dresses and the men are attired in a variety of military uniforms and civilian apparel. A fashion show can be conducted between dances or as a separate activity. The Victorian Dance Ensemble conducts dance classes in a variety of formats to meet the needs of various groups. Classes Formal dance classes have been held in Maryland at Essex Community College and Harford Community College and in Pennsylvania at the Harrisburg Area Community College's Harrisburg and Hanover Campuses and for the Camp Curtin Historical Society at York and Camp Hill. The Victorian Dance Ensemble has ongoing relationships with several groups which provide authentic 19th century music for events.