masquerade ball?

[Arumi]

Okay, I'm not entirely sure if this is the right forum or not.. If it isn't, I'm sorry. ^^;; Anyways, I was curious to know if Kumoricon is going to have another Masquerade outside of the convention this year? Last year, I didn't manage to go since my mum didn't want me in portland without someone with me. But I think this year she woulden't mind so much. I've heard from a lot of friends who got to go that it was really fun, which makes me sad I missed it.(And the one at the con, actually, due to some miscomminucation. That's three of those now I missed >>;; )
So! If anyone can let me know if Kumori is planning another one, that'd be lovely. ^_^ Thanks!
-Arumi

[nikkiolie]

I may go this time whenever it is.

I think it should be about Jan or Feb that way it is kinda in between Kumoricon and will give us something to look forward to.

[Rathany]

I would love to help run dances next year.  Right now, we can't commit to or plan much of anything.  Right now we are sort of a 'lame duck' board.  When the new board is in place then we/they can start working out mini-events for next year. 

Though, it would be good to hear about what events people would like to see again.  We <3 feedback.  I think we got the most feedback so far on the second dance, the swing dance. 

[nikkiolie]

I completely understand that it would be too much of a hassle to plan something right now....the con did just end and you guys did a fantastic job. I have a hard time dealing with all the people that were at the picnic I planed so I can't even imagine how the staff does it at a con.

The one thing that I would like to see more of is events year round, or at least as con gets closer to help others reduce anticipation.

[EveofAbyss]

^ Agreed. More events dispersed throughout the rest of the year would be great. I have a few ideas, but I'll save those for a better time to suggest them. ^_^

[xxxchihiroxxx]

well this is my first year actualy going to the mini events that happen through out the year but I would love to attend the ball :3 maybe make a bit more ball a little less rave?

I didnt go to the swing dance but it sounded like fun >.> if it hapens again I'ma have to practice my jitter bug! (yeah I can swing dance, and waltz. ._.)

and agreed that events through out the year would be nice, help ease the anticipation and then give us something to look forward to :3

[tofutakeout]

I would definitely like to go. I've only gone to the ones at the cons, but I don't really want to pay that much for it since I'm cheap and all. XD  if it means seeing people from con then I'm gonna try to go.

[Pezzer]

... maybe make a bit more ball a little less rave?
I didnt go to the swing dance but it sounded like fun >.> if it hapens again I'ma have to practice my jitter bug! (yeah I can swing dance, and waltz. ._.) ...

if you had been at the dances you would know you didn't have to ask that. they had dance lessons and stuck to the appropriate themed music for the event. 

if you are interested in seeing these events happen talk to the new directors and possible start up the committees for the events. honestly we love doing events and the like but planning one a month for most of the year PLUS getting all the con work going is a bit much. so more help is welcome.

[oslapedo]

She might be referring to the masquerade at KCon. It was quite ravish.

[xxxchihiroxxx]

yeah I am ;; I mentioned in my earlyer post I hadnt gone to these things (mini con events) before.

I took a peek inside the masquerade at kcon it was pretty ravish...

[nikkiolie]

I would much rather it be like a ball (making me have to learn how to dance v.v)

[Arumi]

I would much rather it be like a ball (making me have to learn how to dance v.v)

I agree, just a full on ball type of thing would be awesome. :3 Though Nikki, if you need help with dancing, I can help a bit outside of whatever classes they may have. ^^ I know how to simply waltz, which isn't much, but it still helps~

[xxxchihiroxxx]

I may be able to help with dancing lesons ._. I took a ballroom dancing class a year or so ago for two years... i can do the waltz (spinning, moving while box trot, and a few others) >.> guy and girl, so I can teach the girls.

[nikkiolie]

I could always take a dance class at school too ^_^

but thanks for the offers I may end up taking you up on them

[EveofAbyss]

I'd very much like to attend a traditional masquerade ball, I've wanted to have an excuse to formally dance with Kahlan, it seems to much more fun than a rave or any other setting, heh. So yeah, if there were another masquerade ball, I'd be there for sure.

[nikkiolie]

well.....you will have a reason to dance formally with her soon

[EveofAbyss]

haha, oh yeah, haven't forgotten about that opportunity. ^_^

I just aim to have some experience before then so I don't look like a goofball dancing for the first time at the wedding. And I really want an excuse to make a Darcia mask to wear at a masquerade, hehe.

[nikkiolie]

yeah now that is another good reason to want to go to the ball. I would love to see a Darcia mask.....I saw the one at Kumoricon and I loved it ^_^

[EveofAbyss]

Yeah! That Darcia was great, and the fact that (s)he was with a whole Wolf's Rain group was even better.

But yeah, I have wanted to make a Darcia mask since I watched show, and the ball would be a great opportunity, heh.

[Arumi]

Huhuhu, turns out that a Masquerade ball is sounding better every day, then. X3 I sure do hope there is one this year, then~ If not, I wonder if some of us con-goers would be able to manage to set one up. Oo Ohh, that'd be really hard to do~-thinks-

[Rathany]

Huhuhu, turns out that a Masquerade ball is sounding better every day, then. X3 I sure do hope there is one this year, then~ If not, I wonder if some of us con-goers would be able to manage to set one up. Oo Ohh, that'd be really hard to do~-thinks-

Well, one of the key things to us having lots of smaller events next year is people to help us staff and organize it.  We have sound equipment and online reg and other systems in place so we have alot of resources for a dance.  When the next board is in and these events are being looked at, offering to cover the reg desk at the entrance part of the time, staff the kitchen or concessions or stay for clean up would really help. 

Oh, and also people who will volunteer to help promo the dance would be awesome.  I ran around going flyer drops for both dances, but having a few helpers to get the word out that the dances exist would be really awesome.  For both dances, we kept hearing after the dance from people who would've gone if they'd've known about them.  Good attendence and good feedback helps these events to continue.