Pride & Prejudice Spring Ball
March 22 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
“A ball? Who’s giving a ball? I long for a ball, and so does Denny.”- Lydia Bennet
Imagine yourself transported to the world of Darcy and Elizabeth, of Napoleon Bonaparte and Jane Austen, walking straight into Netherfield, with dancing, live music, food, cards, and charming company, all in the stunning Crystal Ballroom of the historical Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria.
You are invited to attend our Regency Ball!
‘I want to, but I’m an introverted Austen fan and no one will come with me!’
Welcome! you have found your people. No partner is necessary or required, many guests come solo, and there’s always someone to dance with!
‘I don’t know how to dance!’
We teach the dances, which require no partner and no dance experience. These can be added separately to any ticket. We recommend attending as many as you can. The more you are able to practice the dances, the more fun the ball will be. We will teach 2 of the 4 dances at each Lesson, and do a quick review of all four at the Refresher Saturday morning. Attending both lessons in an evening or attending both early evening lessons or late evening lessons guarantees you will learn all four dances
***Read the ticket descriptions to see what dances are taught at what lessons***
We do strongly recommend attending the lessons! You and the other guests will have so much more fun and really the lessons are a blast all on their own. Dance lessons will be at The White Eagle Polish Hall (90 Dock St, Victoria, BC V8V 2A1).
‘I don’t have a thing to wear!’
No worries! We have ways for you to rent, buy and advice for you to make your own. Costumes for this event, the bare minimum for ladies is a Full-Length Gown in a soft fabric, an empire waist is preferable but not mandatory. Flat shoes only please. No high heels. For gentlemen, the minimum is a Tail Coat or frock coat with a vest and a cravat (literally a strip of fabric tied around the neck) and a white shirt. Breeches with long socks are preferable, but regular pants are fine. Any dress shoes will do. Historical Military dress and traditional cultural dress (eg. Kilts) are also welcome. And you are welcome to dress as a Gentleman or a Lady as you please!
Feel free to browse our gallery from our Fall Ball to find inspiration!
You can rent a costume from:
In Victoria:
You can contact Disguise the Limit to arrange a rental.
Phone: 250-479-1156
Email: dtlcostumes@gmail.com
