Sage Assembly is an annual English Ball with rehearsals in the afternoon and a fancy ball in the evening.
When: April 11th, 2026
Dancing Style Workshop: 1:30-3 pm
Dance Rehearsal: 3:15 – 4:30pm
Fancy Dress* Ball: 7-10:30pm
Where: FUSION | 708, 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque
Dance Callers: Jacqueline Schwab & Rebekah Valencia
Music by Idlewild (Clara Byom, Jacob Chen, and Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco) w Jacqueline Schwab
Additional Event with Limited Capacity:
Sunday, April 12th, 2026 – Brunch Dance w/ Sage Talent & Potluck
10am-2pm at a Private Residence
*Fancy Dress = Dress as you Fancy!
Registration will open in Fall of 2025.
Details from Last year (may change for 2026):
Please sign-up (coming soon) to bring a delicious snack for our potluck table!
Housing Share Board: Do you have a spare room that you can offer for visiting dancers? Are you a visiting dancer that would appreciate a homestay? Leave your information here (coming soon)!
What does your registration fee cover? Your registration fee gives you access to the Saturday Workshop and Fancy Dress Ball, plus an elegant spread of potluck refreshments. While the recommended rate of $50+ dollars may seem like a lot, please remember that five professionals (caller, band, and sound) plus staff at the venue are paid for this event. Your $50+ supports these artists at market rates and an amazing local venue!
Why are we using a sliding scale? Not all of our local dancers can afford $50 for a day of festivities, so if you can contribute above and beyond that recommended amount, you help others to attend. As always, we believe that the more the merrier on the dance floor and we welcome those from all walks of life!
Do I need to know how to English country dance already? Some experience is recommended, but not required. All the dances are taught. If you are new, we highly recommend attending at least one Second Sunday dance and the Sage Assembly workshops. If you are newer, we may recommend sitting out on a couple of advanced dances in the evening Ball. Please ask experienced dancers around you to be your partner, especially early in the evening. While it may be tempting to partner with others of the same level, it will expedite learning and make the dance as a whole more smooth to have partners of varying levels!
During the Rehearsal, the evening’s Dance Callers will teach the dances in a workshop format. In the evening, the Dance Master will also present walk-throughs of the dances. At the evening break, dancers will enjoy an elegant spread of potluck refreshments.
See our history page to see summaries of previous Sage Assemblies.