Yuletide Ball
Join Footwork & Frolick on Saturday December 7 to sing carols, stomp our feet, and summon the ghosts of seasons past! All dances will be taught, and no partner is required.
Historical costume will be admired but not are not required - wear whatever makes you feel elegant and festive. We do recommend flat or low heeled shoes, as modern high heels are not conducive to historical dances.
We are offering 3 ticket options for this event:
Standard: $35 - this is the main ticket for the event.
Student/New grad: $30 - this is a discounted ticket for students and those who have graduated within the last 5 years.
Supporter: $55 - this ticket includes a donation to the non-profit in addition to the standard ticket cost, which supports our work and helps us continue to create events for the public.
As a non-profit, we want our events to be accessible to everyone. We have a few work scholarship positions available for this event: these positions will include doing a setup or cleanup task in exchange for a complimentary ticket to the event. If ticket costs are a hardship, we encourage you to reach out to welcome@footworkandfrolick.org.
Join Footwork & Frolick on Saturday December 7 to sing carols, stomp our feet, and summon the ghosts of seasons past! All dances will be taught, and no partner is required.
Historical costume will be admired but not are not required - wear whatever makes you feel elegant and festive. We do recommend flat or low heeled shoes, as modern high heels are not conducive to historical dances.
We are offering 3 ticket options for this event:
Standard: $35 - this is the main ticket for the event.
Student/New grad: $30 - this is a discounted ticket for students and those who have graduated within the last 5 years.
Supporter: $55 - this ticket includes a donation to the non-profit in addition to the standard ticket cost, which supports our work and helps us continue to create events for the public.
As a non-profit, we want our events to be accessible to everyone. We have a few work scholarship positions available for this event: these positions will include doing a setup or cleanup task in exchange for a complimentary ticket to the event. If ticket costs are a hardship, we encourage you to reach out to welcome@footworkandfrolick.org.
Join Footwork & Frolick on Saturday December 7 to sing carols, stomp our feet, and summon the ghosts of seasons past! All dances will be taught, and no partner is required.
Historical costume will be admired but not are not required - wear whatever makes you feel elegant and festive. We do recommend flat or low heeled shoes, as modern high heels are not conducive to historical dances.
We are offering 3 ticket options for this event:
Standard: $35 - this is the main ticket for the event.
Student/New grad: $30 - this is a discounted ticket for students and those who have graduated within the last 5 years.
Supporter: $55 - this ticket includes a donation to the non-profit in addition to the standard ticket cost, which supports our work and helps us continue to create events for the public.
As a non-profit, we want our events to be accessible to everyone. We have a few work scholarship positions available for this event: these positions will include doing a setup or cleanup task in exchange for a complimentary ticket to the event. If ticket costs are a hardship, we encourage you to reach out to welcome@footworkandfrolick.org.
Event Details
What time are the festivities?
Candlelit carol procession: 5pm
Carols at the Grange: 5:30pm (estimated)
Ball: 6-9pm
Dancing will begin just after 6pm. For those who do not wish to participate in the carol procession, the Grange hall will be open at 5:30.
What will the dancing be like?
Dancing will include a mix of contra dances, quadrilles, and round dances (often called “couple dances”). Contra dances and quadrilles are done by many couples together arranged in long lines, squares, or circles around the ballroom and do not require any special footwork - just walking! All dances will be taught throughout the ball, and will be done to recorded music.
Do I need a partner?
As was considered polite in the 19th century, we encourage guests to change partners throughout the evening. You do not need to bring a specific partner, although we encourage groups to attend - the more the merrier!
Note that at our events we use the terms “lead” and “follow” to refer to the roles in the dance. All dancers are welcome to dance either role regardless of gender identity or presentation, and you’ll often find members of Footwork & Frolick switching between roles throughout the event.
What should I wear?
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in whatever feels elegant and festive. 19th century costumes will be admired but are not required.
We do recommend flat or low heeled shoes, as modern high heels are not conducive to historical dances.
We know that driving in historical clothes can be a challenge. We ask folks to arrive as dressed as you can (for example, with hair and makeup done), but there is a small changing space that can be used for post-car adjustments at the Grange.
Will there be food?
Refreshments will be served mid-way through the ball, but we encourage eating dinner beforehand.
Cancellation Policies
Ticket Sales
Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable: If you are unable to attend the ball and would like to transfer your ticket to someone else, please email admin@footworkandfrolick.org.
Weather
If weather conditions are deemed dangerous for driving or a weather emergency is called for the town or state, the event may be canceled. In the event of a weather cancellation, you will receive an email notification at the address you entered when you purchased your ticket and your ticket will be refunded.
Public Health
COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged to attend Footwork & Frolick events. We also encourage those who are eligible to get flu boosters and RSV vaccines. While we will not be checking proof of vaccination, we ask that attendees practice transmission prevention by staying up to date on vaccines, testing if experiencing symptoms, and staying home when ill.
Dancing requires contact with other people - even if you only have a cold, please wear a mask or skip the event entirely! We are happy to transfer your ticket in the event of an illness.
Masks are not required, but we encourage anyone who would prefer to do so to wear one.
We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible, which means everyone in our community needs to do their part to prevent disease transmission and we will do our best to follow local, state, and federal health guidelines. If you have questions or concerns please email admin@footworkandfrolick.org.
Code of Conduct
All attendees are required to abide by the Footwork & Frolick Code of Conduct.