St Petersburg Ball

02/07/2009

Sponsor:   In aid of Friends of Russian Children and Children's Fire and Burn Trust.
Royal Patron: HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO.
Other Patrons: The Duchess of Abercorn, Sir Roderic and Lady Braithwaite, Lady Fall, HE Mr Fokine and Mme Fokina, Dame Norma Major DBE, Lady Kennard, Prince and Princess John Lobanov-Rostovsky, and Professor Yuri Wladimiroff
Description:   Relive the magic of a 19th Century Imperial Ball in St. Petersburg
 
Venue:   Cafe Royal - Napoleon Suite
Street:   68 Regent Street
City:   London, England
 
 
Dress:   White tie, Black Tie or Costume circa 1812.
Dancing:   Polonaise, Waltz, Spanish Waltz, Polka, Schottisch, Mazurka, Tempest, Two-step, Gallop
Lessons:   Dance practice evenings are available at St. Joseph's Hall, Brompton Oratory, Brompton Road SW7 2RP. These evenings are great fun in their own right and are also highly recommended as preparation for the Ball. You can learn the dances, meet fellow guests, and enjoy yourself. The practices are from 7:30pm until 10pm on the following dates:
18 November 2008
2 December 2008 (with food)
13 January 2009 (with food)
27 January 2009
Lesson Cost: £10, £14 if food served
Lessons Questions: Ursula Adam 020 8390 6096
Food:   The ball begins with a champagne/vodka reception and dinner.
 
Tickets:   Tickets £150
Web:   http://www.stpetersburgball.com/
EMail:   info@childrensfireandburntrust.org.uk
Name:   Children’s Fire and Burn Trust
Telephone:   +44 (0)20 7233 8333 Fax +44 (0)20 7233 8200
Mail:   38 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0RE