DECADES OF DANCE
A Time-Travel Pop-Up Dance Series
The Series
Every Era Has a Dance. Every Dance Has a Story.
Decades of Dance is a pop-up time-travel series by X-CURSIONS IN MOTION. Each edition transports you to a different era — the music, the fashion, the dances, the culture, and the atmosphere of the time. You dress up, you show up, and you step into history.
Edition #1 — Complete: Decades of Dance: Bridgerton Waltz Edition — a Regency era, 1800s garden party in Central Park. June 7, 2026.
Edition #2 — Next: Bridgerton in the Park Returns — Saturday, August 22, 2026. All five dances of the 1800s. Tickets live!
Future editions will cover the Jazz Age (1920s), 50s Rock & Roll, 70s Disco, 80s New Wave, 90s Hip Hop & R&B, and beyond. Each event is a standalone experience with its own theme, dances, dress code, and vibe.
Our 5-Hour Time-Travel Through the 1800s
5 hours = 5 dances = the full 19th century. Each hour covers 20 years, with its own dance, aesthetic, music, and atmosphere. The Waltz closes the night as the most romantic and modern dance of the era — the Grand Finale.
From the Event — June 7, 2026
The Garden Spread — Central Park
The Minuet
The Most Formal — Oldest & Slowest
Small, precise steps. Bows and curtsies. The minuet was the most refined dance of the era — a display of grace, posture, and social standing. Think of it as the opening ceremony of the garden party.
Fun Fact
“The minuet was basically the red carpet walk of its time — everyone watched, everyone judged, and your reputation could rise or fall in a single bow.”
The Minuet · 1800–1820
The Cotillion
The Icebreaker — Lively & Playful
A group dance similar to the quadrille but slightly less rigid — more improvisational and playful. Often used to open a ball, the cotillion set the tone — energetic, inclusive, and celebratory.
Fun Fact
“The cotillion was the icebreaker of the Regency ballroom. It got everyone moving, laughing, and ready for the rest of the night.”
The Cotillion · 1820–1840
Country Dances
The High-Energy Crowd Pleaser — Everyone Moving
Long lines of couples facing each other, with lots of movement and social interaction. The most energetic, the most inclusive, and the most fun. No partner needed — you could jump in and join the line.
Fun Fact
“Country dancing was the party anthem of the Regency era. When the country dances started, everyone was on the floor — no exceptions.”
Country Dances · 1840–1860
The Quadrille
The Group Project — Structured & Social
A square dance for four couples arranged in formation. Structured in multiple 'figures' — choreographed sections with specific steps. Couples advance, retreat, turn, and promenade. The quadrille was the dance of the Regency ballroom.
Fun Fact
“The quadrille was like the group project of the ballroom — everyone had to know their steps, or the whole thing fell apart. Mess up? The entire room watched.”
The Quadrille · 1860–1880
The Waltz
The Scandalous One — Romantic & Revolutionary (Grand Finale)
A partner dance in 3/4 time with a turning, rotating motion. Partners held each other closely — the gentleman's hand on the lady's waist. The waltz was revolutionary and scandalous. Before it, dances were mostly group formations where partners barely touched.
Fun Fact
“The waltz was basically the TikTok dance of its time — parents hated it, young people couldn't get enough of it, and it changed everything.”
The Waltz · 1880–1900
Note: The Bridgerton Waltz Edition (Event #1) is a shorter version focused on the Regency/early 1800s. The full 5-hour time-travel schedule above is the complete “shebang” — available for private bookings and future full-length events.
Your Hosts
The Gentleman of the Garden
Energy · Adventure · Time-Travel
Xavier Marzan
The Gentleman of the Garden · Founder, XIM
Classically trained dancer, certified ballroom instructor, and experiential event curator with 20+ years in hospitality and entertainment. Xavier is the creative force behind Decades of Dance — the dance instruction, the cultural storytelling, and the energy that turns an afternoon into a memory.
Queen of the Garden
Elegance · Grace · Timeless
Caterine Sanchez
Queen of the Garden · Lead Waltz Instructor
Designer, dancer, and creative force — Caterine brings grace, precision, and warmth to every class. Her aesthetic is refined and feminine, inspired by global traditions and cultural intersections. She is the queen of the garden, and every detail fulfills her dream come true.
The Collaboration: Xavier is the designer and creator. Caterine is the queen of the garden — in charge of the Bridgerton experience. Together, they bring Decades of Dance to life with dance instruction, etiquette, games, and immersive moments.
Decades of Dance: Bridgerton Waltz Edition
A 5-Hour Time-Travel Through the 1800s. One Era. Five Dances. One Unforgettable Afternoon.
Step into the Regency era — the 1800s — for an immersive, time-travel garden party in Central Park. Decades of Dance is a pop-up series where every edition is a different chapter of history. Edition No. 1 is Decades of Dance: Bridgerton Waltz Edition — and it starts here.
Five dances. Five decades of the 1800s. The Minuet. The Cotillion. Country Dancing. The Quadrille. And the Waltz — the scandalous dance that changed everything.
Come for the era. Stay for the connection.
Get Tickets — June 7, 2026 · Central Park NYC · $65 →Learn the Waltz. Live the Era.
Connection Over Perfection — Regency Era, 1800s
Dynamic Dance XM brings the waltz to life — outdoors, in Central Park, in full Regency style. Xavier and Caterine guide you through five dances of the 1800s: Minuet, Cotillion, Country Dancing, Quadrille, and the Waltz as the grand finale.
No partner needed. No experience required. Just show up, dress the era, and let the music move you.
Dancing is optional. Connection is guaranteed.
Join the Dance — Bridgerton Waltz Edition · June 7 · Central ParkDress the Era. Live the Moment.
Bridgerton Meets Central Park — Summer Regency Garden Party
Themes in Motion presents the Bridgerton Waltz Edition — a fully immersive Regency era, 1800s garden party. Think flowing linens, elegant pastels, calling cards with wax seals, parasols, and the kind of afternoon that feels like stepping through a portal.
This isn't a costume party. It's a time-travel experience. Dress the era, play the games, take the photos, and toast with a welcome mocktail on the lawn.
Show up. Dress up. Enjoy the moment.
Secure Your Spot — $65 · June 7, 2026 · Central Park NYCStep Into the Regency Era, 1800s.
One Era. Five Dances. A Full Century in One Afternoon.
Time-Travel Experiences presents Edition No. 1 of Decades of Dance — a deep dive into the Regency era, 1800s. Each hour of the event is a different chapter: 1800–1820 (Minuet), 1820–1840 (Cotillion), 1840–1860 (Country Dancing), 1860–1880 (Quadrille), 1880–1900 (Waltz).
Five hours. Five dances. The full 19th century — lived in a single afternoon in Central Park.
This is more than a dance event. It's a cultural journey through the era that shaped modern romance, society, and movement.
Travel Back to 1800 — June 7, 2026 · Central Park · $65 per personPrivate Bookings Available
Bring Decades of Dance to Your Event
Want the full 5-hour 1800s time-travel experience for your group? Or a custom era for a corporate event, birthday, or private party? Xavier builds the experience around your vision — any era, any venue, any group size.
Ready to Step Into Another Era?
The first Decades of Dance event was the Bridgerton Waltz Edition — June 7, 2026 in Central Park. A Regency era, 1800s garden party. Dancing is optional. Connection is guaranteed.
Part of the Decades of Dance Pop-Up Series by X-CURSIONS IN MOTION · A Dynamic Dance XM Production