Ye Buccaneers' Ball
A Summer Fun Dance for Families. :o)
Take a creative and colourful journey back to the seafaring days of the 17th and 18th centuries with an evening of family friendly dance, music and fun at the Buccaneers' Ball!
Fashion: We ask that everyone make an effort to dress as per the them of this Ball. Creative attire suggesting the era of 17th & 18th century pirates, buccaneers, sailors and seafarers is highly recommended but modern tropical/summer casual is welcome too as well as retro 1960s beach party looks.
Music & Dance: We are very welcoming and friendly for first-timers and will teach you the historic social dances which will be fun and easy to learn. Expect a lively, happy nautical vibe with music, dance and fun activities from a wide range of sources representing our colourful and creative theme. (Yes, there will be sea chanteys!) Arrrrrrrrr. You'll be dancing and enjoying in no time! :o)
Beach Party?: Many of our regular participants enjoy having some freestyle dancing along with the historic set dances. For you... we'll be tossing in a few classic beach party tunes circa 1962-64. :o)
When: The evening of Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 there will be social time beginning at 6:30 with the dance from 7 to approximately 10:30.
Where: The Gym of Mesa Baptist Church at 2425 S. Alma School Rd. in Mesa. This is the southeast corner of Alma School Rd. & Medina Ave. (Medina Ave. is halfway between Baseline & Guadalupe.)
Who: Homeschool Families & Friends. Parents, young adults, teens, and even middle schoolers all enjoy friendly, joyful, multigenerational We Make History dances! It is not at all necessary to be an experienced dancer or even a "good" dancer. We Make History dances aren't performance dances. They are friendly, engaging social dances for real, everyday people. Novices and first-timers are encouraged and very welcome to join in the fun!
Expect a room full of smiles!
Come & Welcome: Admission is open to a limited number of well mannered persons of grace and respect. We attract a very joyful and gracious group of people who know how to properly conduct themselves according to our House Standards. Since admission is limited, please do act quickly to secure your place! (We are occasionally asked if persons can come without paying admission just to sit and watch. The answer is no. Everyone attending must have a paid admission and all are expected to actually participate. :o)
Families: We Make History events are clean, family oriented and family friendly. Our Historic Balls and Themed Dances are fun, uplifting, educational and multigenerational, with parents, young adults, teens and all ages from middle schoolers to senior citizens enjoying their time together on the dance floor! We welcome families to bring all members of sufficient social and physical maturity to enjoy the occasion. (Be aware though that the dances do require being attentive, listening to and understanding instructions as well as physical coordination and "sticking with it" throughout the length of a dance. Well disciplined, attentive and respectful young people are typically ready (and tall enough) for the social dances at some point from ages 8 to 12. Please do not bring children under the age of eight or children of any age who are not of adequate social maturity or self discipline. We do ask that all children be attended by adults.
Reservations: Since admission is limited, please do act quickly to secure your place! In advance we ask only $18 each through June 19th or $30 each at the door. For advance registrations you may use the link below. Admissions are paperless, so there are no printed tickets. All who make advance reservations will have their name and the number of reservations made on a list at the door. (Advance reservations must be received by Wednesday, June 19th.) We do not offer refunds.
Filming & Photography: Nonprofessional photography of friends and family is welcome. We do not allow filming or videotaping (other than our house videographer) as some attending are not comfortable with being filmed and potentially placed on social media or elsewhere. Please respect everyone's privacy so that all may dance and enjoy the experience.
Special Notes regarding Safety & Personal Responsibility: 1) Dancing is an inherently vigorous physical activity that carries the possibility of trips, strains, slips, falls and other hazards. Please note that by attending the Buccaneers' Ball (or any We Make History event), you voluntarily assume all risks, including risks related to exposure to Covid-19. Persons attending do so at their own risk. 2) Covid? We ask that safety and respect be coupled with personal liberty and responsibility. It is our desire that all be safe and that all participating respect the safety and be gracious toward the comfort levels of all others attending. At this time we have the following special notes for this event though further updates are possible. a) We are recommending that all wear gloves, both for good hygiene and because they are historically correct for a Ball! We also ask that each person/family attending please bring your own hand sanitizer. b) We will not be offering refreshments. Please bring a water bottle or hydroflask. There is a drinking fountain with a water bottle filler. c) We ask any who have recently (within the past two weeks) had fever, cold or flu symptoms themselves or who have been near someone with such symptoms to please stay home.
Please take a pleasure cruise through the pics below from our many Buccaneers' Balls over the years. ARRRRRRRRRR!
