This is a list of recommended recordings and videos to help you prepare for the 2024 George Washington Ball.
Dancing Across the Atlantic – Video
Suggested recording: The Flying Romanos, “Dancing Across the Atlantic”
Europe’s Revels – Video
Suggested recording: Mara Shea, “Europe’s Revels”
The Flying Sorceress – Video
Suggested recording: Bare Necessities, “Volume 14: Invitation to Waltz”
Fourpence Ha’penny Farthing – Video
Suggested recording: Bare Necessities, “Volume 13: Mrs. Beveridge’s Triumph”
Hambleton’s Round-O – Video
Suggested recording: Bare Necessities, “Take a Dance”
Heidenroslein – Video
Suggested recording: Shea & Gorka, “In 3/4 Time”; Assembly Players, “Long Live London”
The Hop Ground – Video
Suggested recording: Bare Necessities, “Strong Roots”
Indian Princess – Video
Suggested music: Wild Thyme, “Dances With a Difference: Volume 2” (Can also use the tune “Indian Queen”)
Jack by the Hedge – Video
Suggested recording: not identified. (In Williamsburg, we often practice this to “Whirl-a-Jig” on the Flying Romano’s Album “Dancing Across the Atlantic”)
Kneeland Romp – Video
Suggested recording: Foxfire, “The Introduction”; MGM/Reunion, “New Friends”
Leather Lake House – Video
Suggested recording: Bare Necessities, “At the Ball”
The Lord Mayor’s Delight – Video
Suggested recording: Mara Shea, “The Lord Mayor’s Delight”
Mile of Smiles – Video
Suggested recording: Goldcrest, “The Goldcrest Collection”
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot – Video
Suggested recording (note – we’re doing the short version): The Pemberley Players, “The Pride and Prejudice Collection, Volume 2”
Peace Be With You – Video
Suggested recording: MGM, “Measured Obsession”; Donaldson/Ross/Reed, “English Echoes” ; Assembly Players, “Playford from the New World”
Portsmouth – Video
Suggested recording: Foxfire, “Winter Oranges”
Prince William – Video
Suggested recording: Bare Necessities, “More Favorites of the Boston Centre”
Punch Bowl – Video
Suggested recording: Bare Necessities, “More Favorites of the Boston Centre”
Treasure of the Big Woods – Video
Suggested recording: Goldcrest, “The Goldcrest Collection”
Vivaldi in Paradise – Video
Suggested recording: MGM/Reunion, “Band of Friends”