RESCHEDULED: Originally May 25 — New Date is Sunday, June 7, 2026
Bridgerton in the Park
BRIDGERTON IN THE PARK
A Regency Era, 1700s Garden Party Experience
The Experience
Every Era Has a Dance. Every Dance Has a Story.
Bridgerton in the Park is an immersive outdoor experience that transports you to the elegance of the Regency era, 1700s — right in the heart of New York City. Period attire, garden promenades, partner dances, live music, and the kind of afternoon that feels like stepping through a portal into another time.
Hosted by Xavier Marzan and Caterine Sanchez, this collaboration brings together dance instruction, etiquette, games, photography, and the full Bridgerton atmosphere — outdoors, under the open sky. It is Event #1 in the Dance of Decades pop-up series.
Decades of Dance: Bridgerton Waltz Edition
A Bridgerton-inspired Regency era garden party in Central Park
NEW Date & Time
Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Location
Central Park, NYC (meeting point shared after ticket confirmation)
Price
$65 per person · Very limited spots
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 afternoon as the most romantic and modern dance of the era — the Grand Finale.
The Minuet
The Most Formal — Oldest & Slowest
Small, precise steps. Bows and curtsies. The minuet was the most refined dance of the Regency 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 was a way to get everyone on the dance floor at the start of an event. It 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 afternoon.”
The Cotillion · 1820–1840
Country Dancing
The High-Energy Crowd Pleaser — Everyone Moving
Long lines of couples facing each other, with lots of movement and social interaction. Country dances were the oldest tradition — long-running English social dances that remained extremely popular through the Regency era, 1800s. They were the most energetic, the most inclusive, and the most fun.
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 Dancing · 1840–1860
The Quadrille
The Group Project — Structured & Social
A square dance for four couples arranged in formation. The dance is structured in multiple 'figures' — choreographed sections with specific steps. Couples advance, retreat, turn, and promenade across the open-air setting of Central Park. 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 garden watches.”
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, her hand on his shoulder. The waltz was revolutionary and scandalous for the Regency era. Before it, dances were mostly group formations where partners barely touched. The close hold was considered shockingly intimate.
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.
The Gallery
Regency Era Garden Party
Mocktails & Snacks
The Garden Party
The Waltz
Garden Elegance
The Calling Cards
Your Hosts
The Gentleman of the Garden
Central Park — Regency Era, 1800s
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 host who makes everything come to life — the dance instruction, the cultural storytelling, and the energy that turns an afternoon into a memory.
Queen of the Garden
Regency Era Garden Party
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 Bridgerton in the Park to life with dance instruction, etiquette, games, and immersive moments.
What to Expect
Regency era, 1800s garden party atmosphere
Period attire, parasols, and the elegance of the Regency era brought to life outdoors.
Waltz instruction & social dancing
Learn the waltz, the promenade, and era-appropriate partner dances — optional, never forced.
Etiquette, games & calling cards
Partner rotations, musical waltzes, and Bridgerton-inspired challenges.
Portrait photography
Vintage-style photo sessions — capture your Regency era moment.
Mocktails & snacks
Welcome mocktail and light bites — a Regency-era garden spread on the grass.
Connection & community
Meet fellow time travelers and celebrate the Regency era, 1800s together.
The Full Series
Dance of Decades — Every Era. A Different Dance.
Bridgerton in the Park is Event #1 in the Dance of Decades pop-up series. Each edition celebrates a different era — its own dances, dress code, music, and atmosphere. Here's the full roadmap.
Regency Era, 1800s
Bridgerton Waltz Edition
📅 May 25, 2026
📍 Central Park, NYC
💃 Minuet, Cotillion, Country Dances, Quadrille, Waltz
The Gilded Age, 1870s–1900s
Gilded Era Edition
📅 TBD 2026
📍 NYC
💃 Quadrille, Waltz, Polka, Schottische
The Jazz Age, 1920s
Speakeasy Swing Edition
📅 TBD
📍 NYC
💃 Charleston, Lindy Hop, Foxtrot
50s & 60s
Rock & Roll / Motown Edition
📅 TBD
📍 NYC
💃 Jive, Twist, Hand Jive, Bop
70s Culture
Disco Fever Edition
📅 TBD
📍 NYC
💃 Hustle, Disco, Bump, Bus Stop
80s Culture
New Wave Edition
📅 TBD
📍 NYC
💃 Breakdancing, Electric Slide, Moonwalk
90s Culture
Hip Hop & R&B Edition
📅 TBD
📍 NYC
💃 Running Man, Cabbage Patch, Tootsee Roll
Private Bookings Available
Bring Bridgerton in the Park to Your Event
Want the full Regency era experience for your group? Corporate event, birthday, or private party — Xavier and Caterine build the experience around your vision. Any era, any venue, any group size.
Dance of Decades: Bridgerton Waltz Edition — No. 1
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. Bridgerton in the Park is Event #1 in the Dance of Decades pop-up series. 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 Bridgerton in the Park — 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 Dance of Decades — 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 Bridgerton in the Park to Your Event
Want the full Regency era experience for your group? Corporate event, birthday, or private party? Xavier and Caterine build the experience around your vision — any era, any venue, any group size.
Ready to Step Into the Regency Era?
The next Dance of Decades event is the Bridgerton Waltz Edition — Sunday, June 7, 2026 in Central Park. A Regency era, 1800s garden party. Dancing is optional. Connection is guaranteed.
Part of the Dance of Decades Pop-Up Series by X-CURSIONS IN MOTION · A Dynamic Dance XM Production