We Make History Proudly Presents .....
Her Majesty's Ball: A Winter Formal
Throughout history, fine people have enjoyed the experience of a formal dance. Now it is our turn!
When: The evening of Saturday, January 13th, 2024 a social and photo time for our guests shall begin about 6:30 with the Ball to commence at 7:00 and end about 10:30.
Where: The Gym of Mesa Baptist Church at 2425 S. Alma School Rd. in Mesa. This is the southeast corner of Alma School Rd. & Medina Ave. (Medina Ave. is halfway between Baseline & Guadalupe.)
Who: Homeschool Families & Friends. Parents, young adults, teens, and even middle schoolers all enjoy friendly, joyful, multigenerational We Make History dances! It is not at all necessary to be an experienced dancer or even a "good" dancer. We Make History dances aren't performance dances. They are friendly, engaging social dances for real, everyday people. Novices and first-timers are encouraged and very welcome to join in the fun!
Expect a room full of smiles!
Expect: A very lively mix of music and dancing both historic and recent and the most cheerful and pleasant company one could ask for! For the first half of the evening we will journey through the 1600s, 1700s and 1800s and teach fairly simple historic group dances and mixers from across those several centuries for all to enjoy! In the second half of the evening you'll be free to freestyle as we journey through both the patterned and freestyle dancing of the decades of the 20th century (with focuses on the '20s, '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s), and even step briefly into the 21st century for a finale! Included along the way will be famous dances which dominated their times such as The Virginia Reel, The Charleston, The Jitterbug and The Twist! As this Ball will progress through the centuries chronologically, please arrive on time no later than 7 and plan to stay until 10:30 to enjoy the entire experience. :o)
Fashion: We ask everyone to please make an effort to dress as per the them of this Ball. This is a formal dance. Both historic attire (1600s, 1700s, 1800s, 1900s) and modern attire are welcome, but we do expect gentlemen to wear jackets and ties (or cravates) and ladies to wear dresses! Dress Up! Polish your etiquette! Practice your manners! Be creative! Have fun!
Come & Welcome: Admission is open to a limited number of well mannered persons of grace and respect. We attract a very joyful and gracious group of people who know how to properly conduct themselves according to our House Standards. Since admission is limited, please do act quickly to secure your place! (We are occasionally asked if persons can come without paying admission just to sit and watch. The answer is no. Everyone attending must have a paid admission and all are expected to actually participate. :o)
Families: We Make History events are clean, family oriented and family friendly. Our Historic Balls and Themed Dances are fun, uplifting, educational and multigenerational, with parents, young adults, teens and all ages from middle schoolers to senior citizens enjoying their time together on the dance floor! We welcome families to bring all members of sufficient social and physical maturity to enjoy the occasion. (Be aware though that the dances do require being attentive, listening to and understanding instructions as well as physical coordination and "sticking with it" throughout the length of a dance. Well disciplined, attentive and respectful young people are typically ready (and tall enough) for the social dances at some point from ages 8 to 12. Please do not bring children under the age of eight or children of any age who are not of adequate social maturity or self discipline. We do ask that all children be attended by adults.
Reservations: Since admission is limited, please do act quickly to secure your place! In advance we ask only $18 each through January 10th or $30 each at the door. For advance registrations you may use the link below or may send a check with your name, email address and the number attending to We Make History, P.O. Box 1776, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142. All who make advance reservations will have their name and the number of reservations made on a list at the door. (Advance reservations must be received by Wednesday, January 11th.) We do not offer refunds.
Filming & Photography: Nonprofessional photography of friends and family is welcome. We do not allow filming or videotaping (other than our house videographer) as some attending are not comfortable with being filmed and potentially placed on social media or elsewhere. Please respect everyone's privacy so that all may dance and enjoy the experience.
Special Notes regarding Safety & Personal Responsibility: 1) Dancing is an inherently vigorous physical activity that carries the possibility of trips, strains, slips, falls and other hazards. Please note that by attending Her Majesty's Ball (or any We Make History event), you voluntarily assume all risks, including risks related to exposure to Covid-19. Persons attending do so at their own risk. 2) Covid? We ask that safety and respect be coupled with personal liberty and responsibility. It is our desire that all be safe and that all participating respect the safety and be gracious toward the comfort levels of all others attending. At this time we have the following special notes for this event though further updates are possible. a) We are recommending that all wear gloves, both for good hygiene and because they are historically correct for a Ball! We also ask that each person/family attending please bring your own hand sanitizer. b) We will not be offering refreshments. Please bring a personal water bottle or hydroflask. There is a drinking fountain with a water bottle filler. c) We ask any who have recently (within the past two weeks) had fever, cold or flu symptoms themselves or who have been near someone with such symptoms to please stay home.
