mary's other interests
My latest interest is English Country Dance. Here are some websites with more information about ECD and other vintage dances:
- American Ballroom Companion: Dance Instruction Manuals 1490-1920
- Bay Area English Regency Society (also try this link for BAERS) — San Francisco bay area group that "celebrates the spirit of the early 19th century." Hosts balls throughout the year. Site has links to other Regency sites.
- Commonwealth Vintage Dancers — Articles and period illustrations for mid-19th century through early 20th century clothing for men and women. Sections on day and evening dress.
- The Dancing Master: An Illustrated Compendium
- The ECD Mailing List
- Merrie Pryanksters
- Merrie Pryanksters' English Country Dances
- North Bay Country Dance Society
- Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society (PEERS) — Based in the SF Bay Area, holds balls with different themes throughout the year.
- Playford 1651 Dance Manual
- Playford's "Dancing Master"
- Renaissance Dance
- The Round: Cambridge University English Country Dance Club
- SCA Renaissance Dance Page
These are some of my other interests:
- Genealogy
- Costuming and Sewing
- Renaissance Faires
Some of my husbands interests include:
- Bonsai
- Redwood Empire Bonsai Society — They have a bonsai show every summer at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building. Joe Bob says "check it out!"
- Golden State Bonsai Federation
- American Bonsai Society
- Fencing
- United States Fencing Association
- Halberstadt Fencing Club — Club located in San Francisco
- Fencing Center of San Jose
- American Fencers Supply — Great shop in S.F., also does mail order
- Harvard Fencing Team
- UC Davis Fencing Club
- Cardiff Rose — This group runs a fencing 'booth' at Renaissance Fairs in California
- Many more fencing links (thanks Metro-Boston Fencing)