Maria Edgeworth Festival
of Literature & Arts

Event Details

Regency Dance Workshop

Sunday 11th May 2025

Date & Time

11May2025

Ballroom Dance & Etiquette

Step into the world of Regency elegance and dance like a true Austen or Bridgerton hero.

From 12.30am until 13.15pm

Free

There are 20 places available.

Venue

The Maria Edgeworth Centre, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, N39E3C8

About the Event

45 minutes – 1h

Step into the Elegance of the Regency Era

Join us for a captivating Dance Workshop led by the esteemed Melissa Shiels, where you’ll master the refined art of Ballroom Etiquette. Whether you dream of gliding across the floor like a Jane Austen heroine or dancing with the grace of a Bridgerton debutante, this immersive experience will transport you to a world of elegance, charm, and social finesse.

Learn the steps, poise, and etiquette that once graced grand Regency ballrooms. Perfect for period enthusiasts, dancers, and romantics alike—no prior experience needed!

🎩 Dress Code: Regency-inspired attire encouraged

Experience the magic of historical dance and bring your favourite period dramas to life!

What do I need to bring?

We recommend bringing:

Comfortable Shoes – Ideally, flat, soft-soled shoes or ballroom-style footwear to allow for smooth movement.
Smart, Comfortable Attire – Regency-inspired clothing is encouraged, but anything comfortable for dancing will work.
A Positive Attitude – No prior dance experience necessary! Just come ready to learn and have fun.
Water Bottle – Stay hydrated during the workshop.
Your Enthusiasm! – Be prepared to embrace the elegance and charm of the Regency era.

We’ll provide everything else you need to step back in time and dance with grace!

Tickets

Free Event
Spaces are limited
Pre booking necessary

Facilitator

Melissa Shiels

Melissa Shiels is a recent doctoral candidate, awarded her PhD from UCC in 16th-century Irish history, focusing on gift exchange and material culture. She has been making historical clothing since 2002, recreating clothing from the Viking, Medieval, Tudor/Elizabethan, Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods. Melissa gives costumed talks for a wide range of audiences, both academic and non-academic, speaking in museums, libraries, schools, literary festivals, as well as university lectures.