New album – The Lady of the Lake
We are pleased to announce our new album of historical dances “The Lady of the Lake” is now available. This features 12 dances from 1770-1830, suitable for beginners or for… Read more »
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New recording – The Caledonian Quadrilles
Our latest recording is The Caledonian Quadrilles from c. 1823. Many of the original arrangements used several Scottish tunes within each quadrille. We felt this made the music sound rather… Read more »
New music track available
Our latest recording is Picnicke Waltz from Peter Thompson’s “A Favorite Collection of Country Dances for the year 1803”. Find this on our Bandcamp page.
Retirement beckons!
After 40 years playing together, we have decided to retire from playing for large commercial events from September 2020. We intend to concentrate our efforts on our research into historical… Read more »
HRD “Ode to Autumn” Ball 2019
We played for Hampshire Regency Dancers for their annual Ball which this year had the theme “Ode to Autumn”. Dances were called by Valerie Webster and the Ball took place… Read more »
Mrs Bennet’s Ballroom Summer Tea Dance 2019
Dances included Cat in Pattens, Miss Bennet’s Jig, Salamanca Castanets, L’Entree du Bal cotillion, Steam Packet Waltz, The Firr Tree, Hart’s 8th Quadrilles, The Neopolitan Dance, Marly’s Water Works and… Read more »
Duke of Wellington’s Dancers Summer Rout
We are playing for the Duke of Wellington’s Dancers at Rownham’s House near Southampton for their private houseparty on Sunday 7 July 2019.
Jane Austen Festival Summer Ball 2019
We are playing for the annual Jane Austen Festival Summer Ball on Saturday June 29th 2019. There is an afternoon workshop and this and the evening dance is led by… Read more »
Recordings now available from Bandcamp
We have moved all our digital recordings to Bandcamp. Go to our Recordings section to see what is available. There are several which are free to download – Wilson’s Royal… Read more »
TV programme on Sky Arts
Our music features in a documentary “I hate Jane Austen” on Sky Arts channel on 12 December at 9pm. Featuring Giles Coren – will his mind be changed and he… Read more »