New Year's Ball
We (my husband and I) ran a New Year's Ball in Milwaukee for the first time. Some observations, so perhaps I'll remember next year: The ball was a great deal of fun! We really enjoyed it! The group went through a great deal of time and effort to make the event special for everyone - and the food was great. People get more tired as the evening progresses, so the sets can actually be shorter. Our planned program of 20 dances was FAR too ambitious. At times 3 dances in a set would have been sufficient. 4 hours is an awfully long time for a ball (we didn't set the time) - and I got emotionally dragged out as it went on. I worried less and less about the dancers keeping exact time as it got later. I need to keep that in mind next year. Pacing is everything. Perhaps some more waltzes? I don't want to overload on waltzes, but they are slower.... People are so willing to put up with your little glitches if you are open with them and you can laugh.