Jane Austen Society of North America, Southeastern Virginia Region

03/20/2026

Dear Janeites and followers--I am having no luck right now accessing messages sent to this page. I know I have received messages, and I apologize for not responding. While I continue to troubleshoot the problem, you might try sending a message to our Instagram account if you're able. Thanks!

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03/17/2026

Of interest to some of us, perhaps! I attended the ball last year and had the most splendid time, and I hope some day to attend the whole conference, but it can't be this summer. Anybody care to go and tell me all about it so I can experience it vicariously?

JASP 2026 takes place June 11-14 in historic Greensburg, PA. In line with our theme "Pride, Prejudice, and the Pursuit of Happiness," we will explore topics that connect Austen's beloved novel Pride and Prejudice to the revolutionary context in which it was written.

Register here: https://www.janeaustensummer.org/copy-of-info-for-participants
View our tentative program preview here: https://www.janeaustensummer.org/services-7

JASP is a four-day symposium exploring Jane Austen through lectures, workshops, small-group discussions and other activities, including a Regency ball. It is designed to appeal to anyone with a passion for all things Austen. Attendees include people from all walks of life, as well as established scholars, high school teachers, and students from middle school through graduate school.

Join us this summer!

02/26/2026

This is tonight, friends! Come on over to the W&M campus for an amazing lecture!

02/09/2026

Good news, everyone! Online sales for the Steplively Valentine's Ball have been extended until Wednesday, February 11th! https://www.mrcsteplively.com/
I hope to see you there, where, among the other entertainments, I will perform a song from the Jane Austen songbook!

02/05/2026

Dear Janeites, we now have an Instagram account for our region! If you use that platform, give us a follow at jasna_se_va

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01/30/2026

Dear friends, having observed the approach of yet another snowy weekend, the decision has been taken to postpone Mr. Steplively's waltz class. We are thrilled that there was such interest, however, and we're hopeful that the class may be rescheduled soon--possibly as early as next Friday, February 6th, in the evening. If not then, there will certainly be waltzing on some more auspicious date this spring. Should you wish to be informed directly of future waltz opportunities, please comment to that effect here or message this page, and I will take down your name for further communications!

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01/27/2026

Things may be very wintry for a weekend waltz lesson--at present, we're watching the forecast and keeping fingers crossed! Meanwhile, check out some of the other rehearsal opportunities on Mr. Steplively's website! https://www.mrcsteplively.com/upcomingevents

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01/25/2026

Are you dreaming about making a splash at the upcoming Valentine's Ball in Petersburg? Do you live in the Hampton Roads area? Please consider attending a waltz lesson with Mr. Steplively next Saturday, January 31st, in Yorktown! Details and RSVP here: https://www.mrcsteplively.com/event-details/yorktownwaltz

01/21/2026

Dear Janeites, you may now purchase tickets to the Valentine's Ball via the dance master's new website. We hope to see you there! Stay tuned for an email announcement as well. Visit https://www.mrcsteplively.com/ for all the details!

01/16/2026

Dear Janeites, this is but one of several upcoming activities that may be of interest to you! I am told the website will go live this weekend, at which point I will send out a blast to the email list.
(Note: if you are not on the email list and wish to be, message me and I will add you!)

01/04/2026

Friends and followers, stay tuned! We will have events to announce soon for 2026!

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