Austrian, German, and Swiss Cultural Events

Singers wanted for the Washington Saengerbund (rehearsals Fridays)

Singers wanted for the Washington International Chorus (rehearsals Thursdays)

Alpine Singers CD Available

CONTINENTALS schedule (Polka! Polka! Polka!) | Mike Surratt's ECB (Variety Dance Music, including Ballroom)

"Alte Kameraden" Blaskapelle Schedule (German band)

Sunday, February 28, 4-6:30 pm
Sunday, March 14, 4-6:30 pm, Sunday, March 28, 4-6:30 pm
Sunday, April 11, 4-6:30 pm, Sunday, April 25, 4-6:30 pm
Sunday, May 16, 4-6:30 pm , Sunday, May 23, 4-6:30 pm
Sunday, June 13, 4-6:30 pm, Sunday, June 27, 4-6:30 pm
Sunday, July 11, 4-6:30 pm , Sunday, July 25, 4-6:30 pm
Sunday, August 8, 4-6:30 pm , Sunday, August 22, 4-6:30 pm
Sunday, September 12, 4-6:30 pm, Sunday, October 24, 4-6:30 pm
Sunday, November 7, 4-6:30 pm, Sunday, November 21, 4-6:30 pm, Sunday, December 12, 2010, 4-6:30 pm
Alpine Dancers. The Alpine Dancers hold regular free and open practices at the New Carrollton Municipal Center, 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, near Washington Beltway exit 20A. (Occasionally practice times and dates may change due to performances, which are listed at this site if they are open to the public.) New dancers and musicians are always welcome. The Alpine Dancers are a performing and teaching folk dance group specializing in couples and trio dances from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. They perform throughout the greater Washington, DC (USA) area. For information, directions, and engagements, or to confirm practices and performances, see the web site, or contact the leaders of the Alpine Dancers, Herbert & Carol Traxler (caroltraxler@yahoo.com) at 301-577-3503 or Bill & Sarita Barclay at 301-654-1917.

Various dates, 2010
The Embassy Series of distinctive concerts at area embassies and ambassadors' residences. Call (202) 625-2361; or order easily online at http://www.embassyseries.org

January 23 - Civil War Ball
February 13 - Birthnight Ball and Banquet
April 17 - Grand Ball
Historic Dancing and Balls at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Old Town Alexandria, VA. These balls are typically in historic dress with English Country Dancing. English Country Dance lessons are sometimes given in advance of the balls. Location and directions; museum information.

February 1 - March 8
Film Festival: Film|Neu 2010: New Cinema from Germany, Switzerland and Austria. See web site for details on all films

Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:30-9:30 pm CANCELLED due to weather and driving conditions Viennese waltz lesson with the Traxlers organized by Margaret Bocek in preparation for the ball on February 13. $35 per person. Business Attire. Army-Navy Country Club, 1700 S. Army-Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202. This evening lesson in Viennese Waltz is offered for beginners as well as for those interested in refreshing their waltz steps for the upcoming Western Civilization Ball. In addition, the Fledermaus Quadrille will be taught as it is danced at the balls in Vienna. No prior dance experience required. Individuals and couples welcome. Dancers change partners frequently throughout lesson. Ample free parking. The class is taught by Herbert and Carol Traxler. Honored by the Republic of Austria with the Decoration of Merit in Gold, the Traxlers have taught the Viennese Waltz to thousands of Washingtonians at such venues as the Austrian Embassy, Meridian House and the White House. To register, please send Registration Form at February_Lesson_Announcement_2010.pdf with check payable to: Mrs. Robert Bocek, 15383 Loyalty Rd., Waterford, VA 20197. Mrs. Bocek may be reached at 540-882-4808 or mbocek@verizon.net

Tuesday, February 9, at 7 pm.
The German Embassy proudly presents a concert by award-winning pianist Benjamin Moser. He will perform works from his wide-ranging repertoire, including special selections in commemoration of German composer Robert Schumann’s 200th birthday this year. Admission is free, but reservations are required. RSVP with the first and last names of all guests via e-mail: concert@wash.diplo.de
Confirmations will be sent by e-mail.
Held at : German Embassy, Carl Schurz Auditorium, 4645 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007.
For more information please visit: Benjamin Moser.

February 9-23, 2010
10th Annual Flamenco Festival, Washington DC. See http://www.lisner.org/

Friday, 12 February 2010
City Choir of Washington at St Thomas More Cathedral. "The City Choir of Washington will be part of their concert series and thrilled to be performing Durufle's Requiem, Lili Boulanger's Hymne au Soleil, Poulenc's Prayer of St Francis of Assisi (Movement III - men) and Poulenc's Litanies of the Black Virgin (women). The program is delightful and a wonderful way to start your weekend. The Cathedral is conveniently located at the intersection of Route 50 & Glebe Road and about a 15-20 minute walk from the Ballston (Orange Line) Metro Stop. There will probably be a free will offering towards their concert program. The Requiem is one of the most spectacular pieces in the world and will provide a few minutes of 'peace' in this busy world we occupy."

PHOTOS Saturday, February 13, 2010 28th Annual Evening of Viennese Waltzing (the "CWC Ball") at the OAS Building's elegant ballroom in Washington, DC. Remember, Valentine's Day is February 14th! Sponsored by the Committee for Western Civilization. Tickets $175 per person. To request that an invitation be mailed to you, please call 202-338-3239, or send an email to Dr. Robert Schadler at robert.schadler@tcs.wap.org. Additional details and invitation will be available 2-3 weeks in advance of the event.

Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7 pm to midnight
Annual Fasching/Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball of the Washington Saengerbund. "Come join us at our festive Costume Prize Masquerade Ball held at the same fabulous Grand Ballroom at 9001 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA. Enjoy live dance music by two great bands playing a wide variety of music, including waltzes, polkas, disco, sambas, and other Karneval, Latin and ballroom dances. Savor delicious German food specialties, German and domestic beer and wine, soft drinks, and champagne.

Wednesday, February 17 (moved from February 23) -- Viennese waltz lesson with the Traxlers at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in preparation for the International Club Of DC's Viennese Ball on February 27. Details and tickets available through ICDC web site.

Friday, February 19, 2010, 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Duke University Wind Symphony's 36th Annual VIENNESE BALL. The Duke University is pleased to announce its 36th annual Viennese Ball! This will take place on in the Durham Armory, Durham, NC. See web site for details.

Saturday, February 20, 2010
Koelner Karneval at the German Embassy. Information available at the web site of ThingstoDoDC.com.

February 20, 2010
RENAISSANCE DINNER . "The Washington International Chorus is hosting a Renaissance Dinner and fundraiser for our chorus at the Briar Patch on Hwy 50 on the way into Middleburg. Tickets may be reserved through our paypal link or by writing to Campaign Digital, 1455 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 400, Washington DC 20004. Plan to bring friends for an evening of good food and drink and performances by the Washington International Chorus and friends. People are encouraged to wear Renaissance dress and join in our festivities. TO get there, just go out Hwy 66 and exit north on Hwy 15 to a left (west) on Hwy 50 to Middleburg. Make reservations for an overnight stay as well either at the Briar Patch bed and breakfast or another inn in Middleburg. Tickets are $70.00 per person for regular table seating with cash bar or $100.00 per person for "nobility" seating at the King and Queen's court with drinks included. "

Saturday, February 27, 2010
Viennese Ball at the National Museum of Women in the Arts: A night in Vienna. "Experience a magical evening at the National Museum of Women in the Arts -- one of the most exquisite venues in Washington DC for an unforgettable Viennese celebration of music, food, wine and dancing. The museum's grand Renaissance Revival building and the elegant grand ballroom and Mezzanine provide the perfect setting to bring to life the timeless elegance of a Viennese Ball, as experienced in Vienna. White marble staircases sweep upward to the spacious Mezzanine where you will feast on champagne, world-renowned Austrian wine, dinner, and a lavish dessert buffet in the finest Viennese tradition. Watch the twirling silhouettes on the marble dance floor below move to the sounds of the world's most beloved waltzes, and other dance music from around the world. Stroll down the sweeping marble stair cases of the museum and dance on an exquisite marble floor to the sounds of a classical orchestra, as they perform the world's favorite Strauss waltzes, ballroom music from around the world and the famous Radetsky Grand March. Discounted tickets available for a limited time.

Saturday, March 20, 2010
Johann Strauss Ball 2010 held at the Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, PA, sponsored by the Austrian-American Society of Pennsylvania.

For ballroom dance see DCDanceNet.com

For polka opportunities, see the calendar of "Let's Polka."

For Sunday dances, see Waltz Time Dances at Glen Echo Park, organized by Donna Barker and others. Every April there is a very nice Viennese Ball, "An Evening with Strauss" held at Glen Echo's Spanish Ballroom, featuring the Old Vienna orchestra.

For English country, contra, and folk dance, see Folklore Society of Greater Washington.

For info on trips to Vienna for attending the balls, see www.traxlers.org/groups.html as well as the link from www.viennesewaltz.org

Viennese Ball Opening Committee ("Cotillions") have been performing at Viennese balls in Washington since 1997, as described at that page. For information about Viennese balls and similar events, you may sign up for Carol's Viennese waltz e-mail list, at www.traxlers.org/groups.html.

Viennese Ball excellent site by Nelson Bridwell. For ball schedule, click on "Calendar."

Film Programs - ongoing: National Gallery of Art | Library of Congress | Goethe Institut

Visions of Austria online video

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