Steampunk Ball
Event description
"Ticket to Ride" Steampunk Ball, Saturday, 28th June
Set the dodgy controls of your favourite time travelling vehicle and whirl your way back in time to the Victorian era, but with a difference.
Destination: St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town (off Rupert Ave, enter behind church)
Date and time: Saturday, 28th June, 2025 (or should that be 1875?), 7:15 for 7:30-11:30pm, but come for 7:00 if you'd like to watch or partake in tea duelling.
What: Steampunk Ball
Fun and lively period dances with thrilling music by the Tasmanian Heritage Fiddle Ensemble
Dancing master: David "Oddsocks" Wanless
Tea duelling under the masterful direction of our Tiffin Masters Lord Nicholas and Lady Jess (from 7pm and at supper time).
Hat and glove elimination cotillion. Bring hat or gloves to participate.
Enjoy diverse dances such as the Celebrated Opera Reel, the Quadrille Galope, the Charge of the Light Brigade and the Flying Scotsman.
Dress to impress. You are most definitely encouraged to dress in your finest steampunk, Victoriana or formal attire. (For ideas, search the web for "make steampunk outfit", "dress like a Victorian" or "make victorian outfit", or look at the event page below. You can do a lot with opp shop clothes and trinkets.)
All dances taught. No dancing experience or partner required. All ages welcome.
Please bring a plate of supper.
Tickets $7-22 at folktas.org/steampunk or at the door.
(Alternatively, https://events.humanitix.com/steampunkball25)
Conditions, health and safety, inclusion: folktas.org/conditions
FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/682310837961515
03 6273 2127
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Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc 2025
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
