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Jane Austen Holiday Ball

Jane Austen Holiday Ball Presented by: Jane Austen Dancing Date: December 16, 2012 Event Time(s):-Doors open 11:30 AM-Historical clothing and hair workshop 12-12:45-English Country Dance workshop 1-3 PM-Dressing bell 5 PM-Ball with live music 6-9 PMWebsite: www. Jane Austen Dancing.ca Costs: Adult: $55-65 Student: $40-50 Senior: $40-50 Cost Information: Early-bird pricing ends midnight on December 7, 2012. Dance like Lizzy and Darcy... even if you've never done it before! No partners required, no experience necessary! No lead or follow. Celebrate the festive season and Jane Austen's birthday with a day of dancing and learning in a spectacular heritage site. Distinguished dance mistress Karen Millyard will lead an English Country dance workshop in preparation for an evening of dancing to live music. Nothing to wear? The afternoon clothing and hair workshop will show you how to use your own closet to prepare for the ball. Includes admission to both afternoon workshops, a tour of the Schoolhouse, elegant light refreshments and the evening ball. Guests new to English Country dancing must attend the pre-ball workshop. Location:Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Museum 106 Trinity Street King and Parliament Map to this event Public Transit:The 504 King streetcar from either King or Broadview stations will take you within steps of the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse. From King, take the 504 eastbound to Trinity St and walk a few metres south. From Broadview, take the 504 southbound (it will turn onto Queen, which merges with King). TTC Trip Planner Southeast Celebrations/Holiday, Dance, Music. Event Details. Location: 106 Trinity Street