Atlanta Historic Dance

Atlanta Historic Dance Atlanta Historic Dance delivers a unique performance experience. Let us help you create an unforgettable experience for your next event, or film project.

Dancers perform researched, period correct dances while modeling the latest fashions of the era. Kat Nagar is the director of the Atlanta Historic Dance Company. She is a performer, teacher, and choreographer of historical social dance. As well as a dance historian, she is also a historical costumer and creates some of the costumes you'll see in performance. She was a classically trained dancer fo

r 17 years before discovering historical dance at Ga. State University. She performed with the Georgian Dancers for three years and continued her studies at Stanford's Baroque Music and Dance Workshop, and with Consort de Dance Baroque in London, England. She performed Mid-Victorian dance with the Stately Vintage Dancers and eventually took over the group when the director retired. She has performed dance styles, from the 1920s-1960s with History Now, Triple Step Studios, the Atlanta Jazz Preservation Society, Down South Swing and Big City Burlesque and Vaudeville. Kat Nagar and Chris Wilson formed the Atlanta Baroque Dance company in 1998 to focus on performances of 17th and 18th-century court and country dance. The company name changed to Atlanta Historic Dance 2010 to reflect the wider range of dance eras, 1500’s up through the 1960’s.

06/11/2026
06/11/2026

Brenau & the Northeast Georgia History Center invite rising 3rd–5th graders in the region to a day of discovery, creativity & patriotic fun!

Free One-Day History & Art Adventure for Kids (Jul 2, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

What Will Your Child Experience?

Dance & Movement: Master traditional steps like the Yankee Doodle and the Cumberland Reel (taught by the Atlanta Historic Dance Society).
Interactive History: Step into the past with workshops on Paul Revere and the deerskin trade. (led by History Now).
Creative Crafts: Design George Washington and Abraham Lincoln puppets (taught by the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta).
Artistic Expression: Create vibrant "firework-inspired" masterpieces.
Be the Artist: Students will help install their work in a professional "pop-up" exhibition!
Space is limited.

NOTE TO PARENTS: Please ensure students bring a sack lunch and a refillable water bottle! Drinks will be provided.

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Family Celebration After-Party & Reception (4-6 p.m.)

Open to families and the public! Join us for light refreshments and tour three unique exhibitions:

The Student Pop-Up Exhibit: See what the kids created today! (at NEGHC)
Youth Juried Exhibition: Middle school art celebrating the USA. (at NEGHC)
Celebrating Freedom: A professional exhibition at the Leo Castelli Gallery.

Space is limited. More details and to reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-americas-250th-at-brenau-university-tickets-1989027856863

06/09/2026

🌿 Registration is now open! 🌿

Bluebell Mountain Dance Society is excited to announce our Fall 2026 season of English Country Dancing!

Join us for four monthly classes as we learn beautiful dances from the English countryside, build friendships, and prepare for our Bluebell Mountain Christmas Ball on December 18th.

✨ Kids Class (Ages 7–11)
4:30–5:30 PM
$50 includes all four classes and the Christmas Ball

✨ Teens Class (Ages 11+)
6:00–8:00 PM
$60 includes all four classes and the Christmas Ball

📅 Class Dates:
August 21st
September 18th
October 16th
November 13th

🎄 Bluebell Mountain Christmas Ball
December 18th
6:30 PM–10:00 PM

📍 Covenant Community Church
191 Harold Pritchett Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540

We would love for you to join us!

For more information and sign up links, visit our website below.

bluebellmountaindancesociety.wordpress.com

06/05/2026

One storm changed Gainesville forever.

This year’s Chautauqua Series will explore the lasting impact of the devastating 1936 Gainesville Tornado through living history interpretation, storytelling, music, and dance. Join us as Interpreter Ken Johnston portrays W.M. Brice, author of A City Laid Waste, sharing firsthand perspectives on one of the most significant events in Northeast Georgia history.

The program will also feature a presentation by Johnny Vardeman and a special demonstration by Atlanta Historic Dance.

📍 Northeast Georgia History Center
📅 June 27–28 & July 25–26
🎟️ Registration now open | Free for members

History is not just remembered here—it’s brought to life.

Pre register here:
June 27th: https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27917

June 28th: https://negahc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27920

06/04/2026

I have to admit that the cottage was quite spooky at the end of the night.

06/04/2026

This was our second day performing with Theatre With a Mission Florida, at Time Travel Into Florida 1776.
We started the day by assisting Susan Guardiola with the dance lessons in the Jubilee Cottage. Then it was time to get sonething to eat and get ready for the ball. We dressed in our historic cottage, traversed a downpour, and prepared to dance at the ball
Susan began the evening with an etiquette lesson and taught a wide range of fun dances throughout the night. There was a reading of The Declaration of Independence by the theatre company, and more wonderful music provided by the Tallahassee Bach Parlay. The dances we performed were The Minuet, and The Comical Fellow. I loved getting to dance to the harpscord music. What a treat!.


06/02/2026

First day performing 18th century dance with Theatre With a Mission Florida. The event is Time Travel Into Florida 1776, and was held at the beautiful Goodwood Museum and Gardens in Tallahassee, FL. We have our own historic cottage for dressing which is located just a stroll away from the performance venue. Look at those majestic Oak trees!
Live accompaniment provided by the Tallahassee Bach Parlay. Woohoo!


06/01/2026

Part 1
Making trim for my 18th century petticoat. I start by looking at period sources for design ideas. To make the self-fabric trim, I start by tearing strips of fabric into different widths. This is very therapeutic if you've had a rough day at work. Iron them, pink the fabric edges, and use Fray Check over wax paper. Sew a long running stitch down the middle, gather, and sew.

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