MIXED PICKLES is Philadelphia's vintage dance company. We research, perform and teach American dances from the colonial period all the way up through the 1940s. Our name reflects the dual nature of dance history, as something both educational and delightfully entertaining at the same time. It also refers to the kaleidoscope of cultures and classes that have influenced the way that Americans dance; influences that came from the French, English, Irish, Black and Latino; drawing from the elegant ballroom as well as the rowdy dancehall.

MIXED PICKLES
is a PA non-profit organization supported
by a generous grant from the Roy A. Hunt Foundation,
individual contributions and revenues from our performances.
MIXED PICKLES is a member of the Philadelphia Dance Alliance
and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.


 

MIXED PICKLES' carefully researched dances, charming period costumes and
attention to appropriate manners and etiquette all combine to create a
fascinating living picture of the story of
America's social life. 


 
 

Take a tour of MIXED PICKLES and step back in time with us.

Exactly what is Vintage Dance? To find out
read the Vintage Dance FAQ, and refer to our Vintage Dance Timeline.
Would you like to know how to behave in ballroom in 1902? Peruse today's Vintage Etiquette Tip.
Stop by and meet MIXED PICKLES' Director, Bob Skiba, or take a look
at this month's Vintage Choreography. Of course, we'd love you to sign our Guestbook.
You'll enjoy MIXED PICKLES' collection of Dance Cards,
and researchers will be interested in our Bibliography of dance manuals.
Finally, here is a schedule of upcoming MIXED PICKLES' Events and Classes.

 



 
 

   For more information please contact:
 
 
 

   MIXED PICKLES

   Bob Skiba, Director
   607 South 9th Street
   Philadelphia, PA 19147
   215.627.8165

    director@mixedpickles.org

  • Lectures - for schools, dance studios, musical groups. 
  • Workshops - for professional and amateur dancers. 
  • Classes - Check our calendar for classes offered. 
  • Festivals - City, town or statewide events. 
  • Historic Sites - Dancing brings any historical period to life! 
  • Private Functions - Clubs, historical groups, re-enactments. 



 

Visit these other vintage dance and music and costume sites:

Newport Vintage Dance Week
The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
Dancetime Publications
The Victorian Events Calendar
The Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance
The Lively Arts History Association
The Social Daunce Irregulars
The NY Public Library for the Performing Arts Dance Collection
The Early Motion Pictures Home Page
The Archive of Early Lindy Hop
Camp Chase Gazette
Ragtime Home Page
The West Coast Ragtime Society
Bohem Ragtime and Jazz Festival
The Costumer's Manifesto
The Dance Links Page
 


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