Germantown Country Dancers Presents
The Predominantly Playford Ball
Saturday, December 7, 2019
With music by Bare Necessities
The 2019 GCD Playford Ball will be Saturday, December 7 at the St. Thomas Malankara Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
GCD members as of Oct. 15th whose Ball applications are received by November 2nd will be assured admission. All other applications will be accepted as space allows, in the order received.
The 2019 program of dances will be chosen from this list.
Click on the dance title for a performance video of the dance.
| After Dinner Maggot Alice Bury Fair The Costumer's Delight Easter Thursday The Good & the Gridiron Gypsy Round Helena The Homecoming Jack's Maggot |
Jovial Beggars Laurelhurst Mad Robin Old Wife Behind the Fire Pluck Me a Fig Queen's Jig Somerset Square Sun Assembly True Kit Winifred's Knot |
Additional demonstration videos will be posted as they become available this fall.
Photo by Rachel Winslow
Evening dances will be talked through, not walked or prompted. Registrants will receive instructions for all the dances.
Schedule of Events
Ball Review Session: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Predominantly Playford Ball: 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Music: Bare NecessitiesDetails
Ball Registration Form Admission is by pre-registration only.
Location: St Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church, 1009 Unruh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111
Prices:
- GCD members as of 10/15: $29
- Non-members: $32
- Full-time students: $18
- Non-dancing guests: $10
- Optional catered dinner: $18
GCD members get admission preference IF they are a member as of October 15, and IF the registrar receives their reservation by November 2nd.
Downloadable Registration Form (PDF; online registration preferred)
Questions?
Ball Chair: or call 1-215-643-4397For video demonstrations made for past balls, click here.