Le Bon Genre

Etiquette and Regulations for the Weekend

By Le Bon Genre, we understand a weekend that celebrates historical authenticity and the elegance of past eras. To ensure that this gathering becomes an unforgettable and harmonious experience for all guests, we kindly ask for your observance of the following conventions and organizational deadlines.

Rules of the Dance and Convention

To guarantee the execution of the intensive course
and to bind the preparation of the ballroom on your behalf,
we kindly request your esteemed booking
by March 1, 2027, at the latest.
Note on refunds:
Should the minimum number of 12 participants not be reached
and the workshop have to be canceled on our part,
the fee paid will naturally be reimbursed to you
in full and without any deductions.
Under no circumstances may the set (the line) be left during the dances.
Please join the set fundamentally at the bottom of the line.
In the spirit of gallantry, we request the ladies to occasionally cede their gentlemen
to other ladies for a dance; likewise, the gentlemen may bestow
their attentive devotion equally upon all ladies of the society.
We most politely request that silence be maintained during dance instructions
and that you listen to the explanations –
even if you should already deem yourself confident in the knowledge of the dance.
A watchful eye upon fellow dancers is an exquisite means
to grasp the flow of the dance and enhance one's own assurance.
Mobile phones are to be switched to silent
(with due exception for the organizer regarding accessibility).
Pets are not permitted in the ballroom.

Dress Code

For our Jane Austen Promenade through the Fürth City Park,
historical attire around 1800 is desired.
We kindly ask for your understanding that absolute historical perfection
is not demanded; the joy of appearance
and respect for the epoch take precedence.

De Promenade for the Lady

The wardrobe for the stroll is characterized
by the typical Empire silhouette.
A high-waisted chemise dress of fine cambric
or muslin forms the foundation.
A spencer (short jacket) or a pelisse (long coat) is
the correct choice for the promenade in Bavarian weather.
Accessories such as a bonnet, long gloves,
and a small reticule complete the ensemble.

De Promenade for the Gentleman

Elegant simplicity is the order of the day.
A tailcoat or redingote over a waistcoat,
paired either with knee breeches and stockings or more modern pantaloons.
A top hat or bicorne, an artfully tied cravat,
and a walking cane bestow upon the appearance
the requisite dignity for the city park.