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Houston Area Traditional Dance Society

Houston Area Traditional Dance Society

2024 Holiday Ball

Happy HolidaysThe 2024 Ball will be on Saturday, December 14 at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church.

As with last year's Ball, the 2024 Ball will feature a combination of contra and English dances designed to appeal to everyone, experienced dancers and beginners alike.

Volunteers Needed Starting at 4:00

More help is needed at the Holiday Ball than at our regular dances, starting when the hall opens at 4:00 pm.

Volunteer jobs include setting up and decorating, coordinating the potluck, cleaning up, etc.

Please help! Tap the button to see a list of jobs to be filled and to sign up to help.

Potluck Dinner at 5:30 pm

For food allergy reasons, please bring a list of ingredients along with your dishes. As usual at HATDS dances, do not bring alcohol (it's also prohibited by the church).

There is no kitchen access. Outlets will be available for crockpots, but there are no real prep facilities. Bring food that’s ready to be served.

Please remember to take your utensils and leftovers home with you!

Dancing is from 7:30–11:00 pm

Gents at the Ball

We encourage you to wear something festive for the Holiday Ball. Some people choose to wear formal attire, but most do something simple such as adding a colorful or holiday-themed garnish to their outfit.

Admission: $15 for HATDS members, $20 general admission

You may pay with cash, card, and electronic payment at the door. Help cover the higher venue rental and drop some dollars in the donation jar!

If you're not a HATDS member, tap to join now .

As usual, dancers younger than 18 are free—but see the minors policy at the bottom of this page.

Talent

The band is The Crossover Combo, a combination of players from Contra Dan's and Perfect 5th.

Members of the HATDS Caller Community (8 this year!) have planned a fun and varied program, including the return of a Grand March.

Alex Opekun will be lead sound tech, assisted by other members of the HATDS sound team.

Location

Activity Building of the Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church, 2025 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008, just west of T C Jester. Map

The Activity Building is at the rear of the complex, with plenty of parking and accessibility. Note that the Houston Show Choir will be using the sanctuary at the front of the complex nearest to W. 11th.

Usual HATDS Policies Apply

  • Attend at your own risk.
  • Do not attend if you are not feeling well.
  • Masks are welcomed but not required.
  • No alcohol, smoking, or personal fragrances .
  • Children 13 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Teens 14-17 may attend on their own but must provide an emergency phone number for a responsible adult.

For the good are always the merry, Save by an evil chance;
And the merry love the fiddle, And the merry love to dance.
~ from The Fiddler of Dooney ~ William Butler Yeats