Academic & Historical Dance Society Joensuu & Fides Ostiensis ry present
Music of the Night
Masquerade Ball
30.11.2024
Balls are held in Joensuu twice a year, in late autumn and spring.
We welcome students and staff of the university and the university of applied sciences, their friends, and other interested.
Music of the Night - Masquerade Ball 30th November 2024
The “Music of the Night
Victorian Gothic Masquerade Ball
Saturday 30th of November 13:00-20:00
Place:
Educa building of the University of Eastern Finland, room E200.
Arrival and parking at the Joensuu campus: https://www.uef.fi/fi/joensuun-kampus
You can arrive at the place from 12:00 to get dressed and ready. The lobby and toilets are used for dressing.
The program starts at 13:00 and ends at 20:00. You must leave the place at 21:00.
Tickets:
Tickets are available at the door at the beginning of the event.
The ticket price is 10€ and it includes delicious coffee table.
Programme:
In this ball the dances are european historical dances, modern historically inspired dances, finnish folk dances and traditional academic dances.
Between the dance sets there is a break with musical performances.
See the Dance Book with instructions here: (link opens to a new tab)
Limbo
Branle Charlotte
Duke of Kent’s Waltz
Dancing in the Meadow
Yarralumla Rumba
Pride
Pompadour
Goddesses
Mr. Beveridges Maggot
Irish Gypsy
Lust
Pease Branle
Ballo del Fiore
Madame Socilia's Almaine
My Lord Byron's Maggot
Greed
Sapphire Sea
Jenny Pluck Pears
Devil's Mill
Ghost Train
Gluttony
Refreshments in Buffet
Sloth
Black Almaine
Branle Officiale
Juice of Barley
Brunswick Waltz
Envy
Hole in the Wall
Juggling Partners
La Jalousie
Giddy Promenade
Wrath
Rot och Sten
Le Pistolet
Branle de la Guerre
Shindig
What is Historical Dance?
Historical dances are social court and party dances from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Empire eras. The information about them is based on the notebooks of European court dance masters. The dances and the music have been reconstructed from historical sources. New dances based on historical dance patterns and modern music are created even nowadays. The dances are beginner-friendly and accessible to all levels of dancers.
Dance history is maintained at workshops and ball events. One of the largest and oldest university ball is held annually at the Zurich University of Science and Technology, where the annual tradition has been carried on continuously since 1886. In Finland, Academic proms have been held since the 1850s in connection with promotion ceremonies. The dance tradition is supported by open rehearsals of historical dances organized all around Finland.
The dance practices are arranged by groups of historical dance enthusiasts in Joensuu and Kuopio. In Joensuu the historical dance practices are organised by Academic & Historical Dance Society Joensuu in collaboration with Mannun Vartijat ry.
Where can I learn the dances?
In Joensuu Mondays 6 pm–8 pm
General open rehearsals
On The University Campus in Metria building Hallway.
(Yliopistokatu 7, Joensuu)
No registration, free of charge
Teaching is in Finnish and English.
More info: https://t.ly/danceworkshops (https://www.mannunvartijat.com/)
During the last week before the ball, there is still time to catch up with the Ball Dances:
🖤Monday 25th, at 6-8pm Metria Lobby
🖤Thursday 28th, at 6-8pm Educa E200
🖤Friday 29th, at 12-14 Educa E200
In Kuopio Tuesdays 6.30 pm–9 pm
Rehearsals of the Kuopio historical dance group, open to everyone
Kulttuuriareena 44 (Kauppakatu 44, Kuopio)
No registration, free of charge
More information: https://kuohitar.yhdistysavain.fi/
For the rehearsals you need:
A water bottle, comfortable clothing to practice in, and dance/sport shoes or socks.
Each dance is taught from the beginning and we learn new dances every week. The exercises do not require commitment. You can participate without a partner and without any dancing experience. Everyone is welcome as they are to practice the dances! Rehearsals are substance-free.
Dress code
The theme of the event is a masquerade party in the style of Victorian Gothic Horror. You can take inspiration for your outfit from the theme, or throw yourself into it in your best outfit. Attached are examples of how to dress:
Theme costume in the spirit of the gothic horror theme. Do you want to be a vampire, a ghost, an overlord or someone else? A mask is a great addition to a ball outfit.
Historical ball gown in Victorian / Art Nouveau style. (from 1837-1901)
Fancy party outfit. Outfits suitable for the ball include, for example: a traditional dance dress, a long dress, an ethnic party outfit, a folk costume, a jacket, a tailcoat or a dark suit.
A mystical mask is like a cherry on top!
A costume that mixes gendered elements is also appropriate. For example, a dancer can choose to wear a skirt and a tailcoat, or trousers and a corset top. You can boldly express your own style and personality in a dance costume, or stick to a classic style. The most important thing is to come wearing an outfit in which you feel comfortable and fancy.
Please note! Comfortable dance shoes are also important. You cannot entry the ballroom with outdoor shoes.
Note as well! You may bring your own tea-set (cup, plate, spoon or fork). There are also non-fancy disposable tableware available.
Ball gowns with gothic twist
Historical outfits of Victorian style
A tailcoat
A traditional dance dress
Event values & etiquette
Community spirit
We want to create an event for the whole academic community where you can naturally meet people with different backgrounds across branches of science. You may bring your friends too! Children of all ages are welcome to join with their guardians.
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Inclusivity
Everyone is welcome to dance, regardless of their abilities and disabilities. The dances are easy to learn. Participating in the rehearsals helps you to enjoy the ball fully, but you can also learn all the dances at the event. Each dance is reviewed quickly before it begins, and instructions are given during the dance.
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Connection
Dancing is a universal language that connects people with different backgrounds. Meet fellow dancers with a smile, greeting, eye contact and kind words. We use Finnish and English when dancing, but you can interact in any shared language.
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Diversity
With your dance costume you can express your own personality or cultural background, or try something completely new. A dress or a suit can be worn by anyone, regardless of gender. We also offer a safe space for wearing gender-neutral or gender-crossing clothing. (See: Dress code)
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Accessibility
The languages used in the event are Finnish and English. Together we make sure everyone understands what is going on. Dance instructions are in English.
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Don't assume
Whether it's about the other person's gender identity, sexual identity, dance role or anything else, don’t make assumptions. If asking is necessary, remember to be polite.
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Inclusive terminology
In dance, we use the titles "Lord" and "Lady" for the dance roles. Dancers choose a role depending on the situation and can change it for each dance. These roles are not tied to the dancer’s gender or choice of clothing. We don't assume anyone's gender.
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Invitation to dance
At the beginning of each dance, the dance partners change. You can ask anyone to dance with you. You will then decide on who dances the role of the "Lord" and who the "Lady". We recommend that you try both roles during the Ball. In general, the choreography is almost the same for both.
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Zero tolerance for discrimination
The event is open and safe for everyone. There will be a steward and a harassment contact person at the Ball who you can turn to in case of a problematic situation. We will work together to ensure everyone a warm and welcome atmosphere which we are all responsible for creating.