England’s Regency Era was the backdrop of the St Joseph’s Debutante Ball at the Rochester Shire Hall on Friday evening.
There were 10 debutantes presented at the sold-out event, which saw 220 fill the historic Mackay St building.
St Joseph’s Primary School co-ordinated the event, which is conducted by three organisations on a rotation basis.
St Joseph’s Parents and Friends president Alison McDonald said the event was shared with the Rochester Secondary College and the Rochester and Elmore District Health Service.
The unique theme was a popular choice, based on the popular Netflix television series.
Bridgerton is set in 1813, the middle of the Regency era of England. The Regency era is between 1811 and 1820, the time when Britain and Ireland was coming to the end of the Georgian era.
The American streaming television period drama series was based on Julia Quinn's novels set in the competitive world of the London era, when debutantes were presented at court.
Mrs McDonald said the decorating team had done a terrific job and the event had also been catered for by the school
“We have organised the whole thing, with the support of the fire brigade. Many business have also supported us,” she said.
Luke Ryan, St Joseph’s School Advisory Committee chairman, was master of ceremonies and special guests were Father Ashley Caldow (parish priest at St Joseph’s Parish), school principal Liz Trewick, Campaspe Shire Councillor Paul Jarman and dance choreographer and instructor Collette May.
The debutantes danced the Cha Cha, Minuet and Progressive Pride of Erin, also having a special person dance as part of the program.
The school had support from Riva Dance, Farmer and the Scientist, Temptation Living and Landscapes, Rochester Floors, Hammer Graphics, Harvest Taste Catering Company, Majors IGA, Kyne Family and St Joseph’s Parents and Friends.