Compass Inn Museum cordially invites you to dance the night away under the stars with local dancing master, Brett Walker, & period music by The Wayward Companions. Period clothing is encouraged! Refreshments are included in the ticket price.
Once guests have arrived, they will be greeted by the sounds of 19th-century music before being ushered under the grand tent and onto the dance floor. While spinning and swaying under the moonlight, guests will get to experience a piece of the past for themselves and discover a new meaning behind the timeless tradition of dance. Should guests find themselves thirsty or hungry, they can find their way to the cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for a refreshment before getting back to the night’s exciting activities!
Brett Walker – a historic shoemaker by trade – has been doing 18th &19th-century dance since 2002, including four years as part of the Colonial Williamsburg Dance Ensemble, where he was trained to be a Dancing Master and became well-versed in the history, language, and customs surrounding this form of communal entertainment. His approach to dancing is very methodical, beginning with simple dances and teaching rudiments of the structure, and gradually adding skills and knowledge to his students. In this way, a student with little to no experience can feel, within a relatively short period of time, competent to dance at a period-style ball.
The Wayward Companions is a historical music ensemble with members from diverse backgrounds. They perform the music of the 18th & 19th centuries with a versatility that can take one back to the ballrooms, parlors, taverns, military encampments, and everyday life in which music played an integral part in both genteel and popular society. The Wayward Companions transport their audiences to times past in a vibrant and engaging way.
Ticket reservations are required. General admission tickets cost $55.00 per person and $50.00 per person for members. To reserve your tickets, click here. For questions, email tgrohall@compassinn.org or call (724) 238-6818.
