The Jane Austen Ball 2010
Hello, Riskies! I’ve missed you all in my time away from the blog (though I do stop in now and again to comment.) But it’s just not the same. I miss the blog, and miss having the opportunity to air … Continue reading
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Jane Austen Evening 2009, and Prizes!
First off, I would like to welcome any newcomers or visitors to the blog! Risky Regencies is a light-hearted community of Regency writers and Regency fans, and we provide great discussions on everything from the merits of the 1995 miniseries … Continue reading
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My Third Playford Ball
A few weeks ago, I attended my third Playford Ball! Our local Playford Balls are where those with a lot of experience in English Country Dance get together to dance a lot of very difficult dances, both old and new. … Continue reading
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“Other Way, Mr. Collins!”
It has occurred to me that if I were to write a Regency dance scene, I could draw on certain experiences I’ve had doing English country dance to flesh it out. I don’t mean the basics — I mean the … Continue reading
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The Playford Ball
Last Saturday, Todd and I went to the local Playford Ball — four hours of English Country Dance performed by serious English Country Dance fans. Quite exhilirating. I know a lot of you read my January post on the Jane … Continue reading
Shall we dance?
Or at least smile a lot and try not to tread on our partners while trying to remember What Comes Next? I’ve danced English country dances just twice in the past, during the Beau Monde’s evening events at RWA conferences. … Continue reading
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The Jane Austen Ball
Todd and I attended the Jane Austen Ball on Saturday, and it was, of course, utterly fabulous. This is me — grinning. Why, you ask, am I grinning? Because I finished the bottom of my dress. Finally. At the last … Continue reading
Jane Austen Evening Approaching!
In less than two weeks, I’ll be at the Jane Austen Evening. I can’t wait! For those of you who don’t know, the Jane Austen Evening is an annual event held in the Los Angeles area every January. For quite … Continue reading
Jane Austen Evening
On Saturday, I went to the annual JANE AUSTEN EVENING, which is sponsored by the Lively Arts History Association. (More info about them at http://lahacal.org/) First was a lovely tea, followed by a performance by Herr Beethoven. Then supper, and … Continue reading
