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Join the Guild of the Silver Rondel for Bal d’Argent, Lochac’s annual social Ball Event in the Barony of Politarchopolis.
During the day, take part in medieval and renaissance dance classes, music practice, or talk to the Guild about joining!
In the evening, come to the Grand Ball, where you can enjoy an elegant Italian Credenza style buffet.
Dance the night away with some of Lochac’s best and join in the competitions: Non-Rondels – Anello; Group (all) – Whirligig; Rondels – Burgundian basse Danse, Gratia d’Amore and Prenes en gre; Musicians – Lys Bens Distonys.
Also a prize for the best “Argent” (white) outfit, with blue and red accents!
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20-22 National Circuit, Forrest Canberra, ACT
09 August 2025
- Adult Members: $55 full event; $45 for the Ball only (catered)
- Children <18: Free
- Offboard (BYO food): discuss with Steward
- Non-SCA-members pay +$10 adults or +$5 minors
- Additional $5 to book after 31 July 2025
- 10 am – Hall opens 10am with sign in and warm-ups from 10:30
- 11am: First class
- 12:30-1pm: Lunch
- 1-4:30pm: Classes
- 3pm: Afternoon tea and Guild meeting
- 6-10pm: Bal, including supper
https://forms.gle/6afUMvDr51DUpmNJ7 (Bookings CLOSE: 31 JULY 2025)
Lord Robert Mortimer bookings@politarchopolis.lochac.sca.org
Helouys le Poer (Louise Armstrong): helouys@gmail.com
More Detailed Timetable, including Dances!
DAYTIME CLASSES
10:00 Beginner Branle intro as a warmup
10:30 Dance de Cleves
11:00 Anello
11:30 Lys ben dystonys
12:00 Other / beginner e.g. Amoroso
12:30 Lunch Break
01:15 Gratia D’amore
02:00 Prenes en gre
02:30 Afternoon tea / Rondel meeting
03:30 Whirligig
04:00
04:30 Canario or a quick country dance depending on time
05:00 Break to prep for the ball
BALL
06:00 Ball Starts, Set 1
06:45 Set 2
07:30 Royal Court
08:00 Set 3
09:30 Competition wrap up, Closing Court
10:00 Pack up
Dance Sets
Set 1
Known World Pavane
Dance de cleves
Branles: Cassandra, Pinagay & Charlotte (Branle de al guerre, Branle Aridan depending on time)
Belfiore
Heart’s Ease
Set 2
Amoroso
Anello
Red and White Alamaine
Gelosia
Cascarda if time
Set 3
Branle d Montarde
Mimed Branles (Washerwoman, peas, horses)
Whirligig – Group Serif
Petite Rose
Gratia D’amore – Individual Serif
Grimstock
Prenes en gre – Individual Serif
Petite Vriens
Ly Bens Distoneys – Breve
Godesses
Newcastle
Chiara Stella