The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

About The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers

The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers, founded in 1983, have been dancing for over twenty years. The troupe's directors, Hannah Roberts Artuso and Patri J. Pugliese are based in Melrose and Medford, Massachusetts; the groups other members live throughout the Boston area. We rehearse weekly, on Sunday evenings, in Woburn, MA; currently the group consists of approximately sixteen active members, and several "friends."

Our core repertoire includes three distinct periods: mid-19th century (Civil War Era, 1860's), late-19th century (The Belle Epoque, 1890's), and Ragtime (Titanic/World War I Era, 1910's). Occasionally the group also performs dances of the Regency Era and 1920s. Our costuming is usually evening dress of the appropriate era or 1890s Summer day wear, perfect for garden parties and teas.

The group performs several times a year for various groups and organizations, at a variety of venues. Some recent clients include: the Titanic International Society (ragtime); The Northeast Victorian Studies Association (mid-19th century); The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (1910s and 1920s lecture and demonstration); the Strawbery Banke museum (1800s dance and picnic), and The Culinary Historians of Boston (mid-19th century and 1830s).

In addition to performances, each year we host several public events. The most common types of events we sponsor are: dance classes, 1890's Balls, Civil War era balls, including the Returning Heroes Ball in Late Winter, and Ragtime Balls. We also host the magical Newport Vintage Dance Week each August in Newport County, Rhode Island.

To get on our general mailing list or to get information regarding bookings, classes, or our Events Calendar, please contact:

THE COMMONWEALTH VINTAGE DANCERS
P.O.Box 9, Nahant, Massachusetts 01908
e-mail: 
phone: Hannah Roberts Artuso: (781) 662-8344
or Barbara M.. Pugliese: (781) 396-2870
(before 10:00 pm eastern time, please)