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Written by Maura Brady McMullen, For NEXTnc
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Friday, 13 October 2006 |
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 For everyone who has dreamed of whirling and twirling to the sweet sounds of a 50-piece orchestra, the chance is right around the corner.
The 23rd Annual Wild Goose Masquerade Ball is Oct. 14.
“The spirit of the Wild Goose ball is a little dark. We’re moving into fall,” said ball creator Randy Lumb.
The spirit is dark so it’s fitting that the ball falls a mere two weeks before from Halloween. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the occasion. Formal, semi-formal and costumes are highly encouraged, though not necessary.
“People are dressed up and have fancy masks — the women add feathers,” Lumb said.
The ball features music from Denver-based group Mostly Strauss Orchestra. The majority of the dances will be waltzes and polkas but some Latin tangos and swing dancing will be in the mix.
“The dancing is accessible (the waltzes and polkas). Other kinds of dancing — the tango and the foxtrot take some skill,” Lumb said.
Ball coordinator Theo Meyer said all skills levels are invited to the masquerade and she encourages everyone to come and have fun.
“Some people are just beginners and have had just one lesson,” she said. “There are all ages, some people bring children. We like a mixed group.”
Lumb will be teaching a class, open to the public from 8:30-10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 in the CSU Rec Center. The class is free for CSU students and $5 for the public.
The Wild Goose Masquerade doesn’t cost a lot, either.
“It’s very affordable; some balls run $50 to $100 (per person),” Meyer said.
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HAVE A BALL
• 23rd annual Wild Goose Masquerade Ball
• 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14
• Ballroom, Colorado State University
• Sponsored by Friends of Traditional Dance
• Tickets: $25; call the CSU box office at 491.4849 or Randy Lumb at 482.2806; or got to www.csutix.com | Only registered users can write comments.
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