>> This calendar will not be maintained after January 10, 2005.
Information contained herein is as accurate as possible, on that date.
Contacts are listed to confirm. <<
CDC Contra dances (Hotline 818-951-2003)
[Fri., *8:30-11:30pm*, $8, Instruct. 8pm;
Sat., 8-11pm, $9, Instruct. 7:30pm;
5th Sat. 7-11pm, $10, No Instruction;
2nd Sun. 4-7pm in LaVerne, $7, Instruct. 3:30pm
(Admissions may be higher for visiting artists) ]:
1st Fri. (626-282-5850, dennis@southpasadenacontra.org) -- S. Pasadena
[Pre-dance Social, 7:30pm; Instruct. 8pm; Dance, 8:30-11:30pm]
Dec. 31 [+ New Year's Eve Dance + (6pm-1am, $25)]
Warren Blier and Jeremy Korr calling
music by Bog an Lochan and Ruby's Dream
(See Upcoming Events listing)
Jan. 7, + No Dance +
Feb. 4, Barbara Stewart calling w/ music by
Nancy MacMillan, Jon Berger (North Bay Area), and Bonnie Insull
Mar. 4, + No Dance + (See you at the Folkworks "Sequential,
Sophisticated Frog" Dance Festival -- See Upcoming Events listing)
War Memorial Bldg., 435 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena
Web page: http://www.southpasadenacontra.org
1st Saturday (310-396-3322, mail@jeffandgigi.com) -- Brentwood
Jan. 1, + No Dance + (Happy New Year!)
Feb. 5, Jeff Spero calling w/ music by Steve Shapiro & friends
Mar. 5, + No Dance + (See you at the Folkworks "Sequential,
Sophisticated Frog" Dance Festival -- See Upcoming Events listing)
Apr. 2, TBA calling w/ music by the Hippiebillies
(Dan & Jennifer Levenson [PA], Emil Olguin, and Mike Heimle)
Brentwood Youth House, 731 S. Bundy Drive, Brentwood
1st Saturday (909-359-6984, rdhoyt@juno.com) -- Riverside
Jan. 1, + No Dance + (Happy New Year!)
*Sun., Feb. 6*, 4 - 7pm, + Special Dance Date and Time +
John Rogers calling w/ music by TBA
Mar. 5, TBA calling w/ music by the Screaming Earwigs
(Chris Cooper, Tom Sauber, and Patrick Sauber)
All Saints Episcopal Church, 3847 Terracina Dr. (at Magnolia),
Riverside
2nd Saturday (818-951-4482, fphoppe@comcast.net) -- Sierra Madre
Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Susan Michaels calling w/ music by Spin
Cycle
(Frank Hoppe, Aubyn Biery, Kurt MacInnis, and friend)
Masonic Temple, 33 East Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre
2nd Sun. (909-624-9185, lancel@securitygaragedoor.com) -- La Verne
[Slow Jam, 2pm; Dance 4 - 7pm]
Jan. 9, John Rogers calling w/ music by the Screaming Earwigs
(Tom Sauber, Patrick Sauber, and Chris Cooper)
Feb. 13, Jeremy Korr calling w/ music by the Contra-Dictions
(Barbara Whitney, Patty McCollom, Ann and Jim Kosinski)
Mar. 13, Jeff Spero calling w/ music by the Contra-Dictions
Veterans' Hall, 1550 Bonita Avenue @ Wheeler, La Verne
3rd Friday (626-284-2394, marie@southpasadenacontra.org) -- S. Pasadena
[Pre-dance Social, 7:30pm; Instruct. 8pm; Dance, 8:30-11:30pm]
Jan. 21, Ginger Alberti calling w/ music by Ruby's Dream
(Nancy MacMillan, Mark Benson, Michelle Nosco, Emil Olguin)
Feb. 18 & Mar. 18, TBA
War Memorial Bldg., 435 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena
Web page: http://www.southpasadenacontra.org
3rd Saturday (818-951-8255, BStewart@BaumHedlundLaw.com)
-- Pasadena
Jan. 15, Barbara Stewart calling w/ music by Les Amis
(Ned Boyer, Carvel Bass, Jim Scheel, Mark and Carol Burrill)
Feb. 19, Barbara Stewart calling w/ music by Atlantic Crossing
(Georgiana Hennessy, Matt Tonge, and Patty McCollom)
Mar. 19, Barbara Stewart calling w/ music by TBA
Throop Memorial Church, 300 S. Los Robles @ Del Mar, Pasadena
4th Saturday (323-788-4883, pbergonzi@rocketmail.com) -- Brentwood
Jan. 22, James Hutson calling w/ music by Jump Fingers
(Dave Allen, John Wright, Given Harrison, Suzie Richmond)
Feb. 26, Susan Michaels calling w/ music by Outre Limitz
(Jeff Spero, Dave Allen, Christa Burch, and Emil Olguin)
Mar. 26, Jeremy Korr calling w/ music by the Contra-Dictions
(Barbara Whitney, Patty McCollom, Ann and Jim
Kosinski)
Brentwood Youth House, 731 S. Bundy Drive, Brentwood
5th Saturday (818-989-1356, bj371@lafn.org) -- Pasadena
[No lesson and minimal walk-throughs.
Challenging Contras for experienced dancers.
Not recommended for new dancers.]
Jan. 29, 2005, Susan Michaels & Chuck Galt calling
w/ music by the Syncopaths (Ryan McKasson [WA],
Bill Flores, Christa Burch, and Jeff Spero)
Throop Memorial Church, 300 S. Los Robles Ave. @ Del Mar, Pasadena
CDC English dances:
South Bay English Country Dances [8 - 10pm, $7]
1st & 3rd Thursdays (310-793-7499, sbecd1@yahoo.it) -- Torrance
[No pre-dance instruction] Web: http://www.geocities.com/sbecd
Sat., Jan. 1, [+ New Year's Day English Dance and Tea, ($8) +]
(Dance 2 - 4pm, Tea 4 - 5pm, and "by request" Dances 5 - 6pm)
Giovanni De Amici calling w/ music by Mary Ann Sereth & friends
Jan. 6, Ben Rotenberg calling w/ music by
the West-side English Dance Orchestra
(Mary Llewellyn, Dan Dungan, and Bob Brooks
Jan. 20, Giovanni De Amici calling w/ music by the Kriss Larson band
Feb. 3, Ben Rotenberg calling w/ music by Mary Ann Sereth & friends
Feb. 17, Giovanni De Amici calling w/ music by the Kriss Larson Band
Mar. 3, TBA calling calling w/ music by Mary Ann Sereth & friends
Mar. 17, [St. Patrick's Day Dance] Giovanni De Amici calling
w/ music by the West-side English Dance Orchestra
First United Methodist Church, 1551 El Prado Avenue, Torrance
"The Living Tradition" (The Living Tradition) Contra Dances
[7:30pm Instruct., 8 - 11pm Dance, unless otherwise noted]:
2nd Fri. (310-322-5249, charlotte@contrakayak.com) -- El Segundo
[ $8 ($6 The Living Tradition mem.; under 18yrs. free w/ paid adult) ]
Jan. 14, Ginger Alberti calling w/ music by Les Amis
(Ned Boyer, Carvel Bass, Jim Scheel, Mark and Carol Burrill)
Feb. 11 & Mar. 11, TBA
Rebekah Hall, 406 East Grand Avenue, El Segundo
4th Sat. (Rich, 714-894-4113, richdimarco@yahoo.com) -- Anaheim
[$8 ($7 Anaheim residents, $6 The Living Tradition mem.)]
Jan. 22, John Rogers calling w/ music by Ruby's Dream
(Nancy MacMillan, Mark Benson, Michelle Nosco, Emil Olguin)
Feb. 26, Jeremy Korr calling w/ music by TBA
Mar. 26, TBA calling w/ music by the Hippiebillies
(Dan & Jennifer Levenson [PA], Emil Olguin, and Mike Heimle)
Downtown Comm. Center, 250 E. Center St.@Philadelphia, Anaheim
Also in the LA area:
Riverside English Country Dances
(909-780-5312, judithpronovost@mac.com)
2nd and 4th Thursdays [7:30pm - 9:30pm, $5]
Jan. 13, Feb. 10, and Mar. 10, Judee Pronovost calling
w/ music by Ladyslippers (Bonnie Insull, Caitlin St. John,
Marcella Waggoner, Julia Beers, and Hamilton Avila)
Jan. 27, Feb. 24, and Mar. 24,
Ed St. Germain & Dennis Whieldon calling w/ recorded music
All Saints Episcopal Church, 3847 Terracina Drive, Riverside
[across from Riverside Community College]
Web: http://www.englishcountrydancing.org/
Red Ribbon Squares [Pamela, 310-395-4042 or pambailis@aol.com]
2nd & 4th Saturdays [7:15-7:45pm Pre-rounds; 7:45-10:30pm Squares]
Jan. 15, [*3rd* Sat. Jan. only], Wayne Simpson w/ recorded music ($5)
Jan. 29, [*5th* Sat., 54th Anniversary Dance]
David Mee calling w/ recorded music ($5)
Feb. 12, [Valentine's Dance] Dale Hoppers calling w/ recorded
music ($5)
Feb. 26, [Club dance] Don Schadt calling w/ recorded music ($5)
Mar. 12, [St. Patrick's dance] Darren Gallina calling w/ recorded
music ($5)
Mar. 26, [Spring Fling, Class Level dance]
Llyod Lewis calling calling w/ recorded music ($5)
Marine Park Auditorium, 16th & Marine Streets, Santa Monica
Web: http://home.earthlink.net/~di6/redribbons
Swedish Folk Dance Club of Los Angeles - Pasadena
1st and 3rd Mon., 8 - 10pm, [Call to Confirm!]
Skandia Hall, 2031 East Villa Street, Pasadena
Contact: Perry & Karen Karlsson at 626-359-1549
Scandinavian Dance Classes - Anaheim
Every Monday, 7 - 10pm, ($5 / class; $4 pre-registered)
w/ Donna Tripp and Ted Martin
Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center Street, Anaheim
Contact: Ted at 714-893-8888 or tedmart@juno.com
Scandinavian Dance Classes - Culver City
Every Wed., 8-10:30pm, w/ Cameron Flanders & John Chittum
Cost: $5 / class, or $4.75 / class if pre-registered
Lindberg Park, 5401 Rhoda Way, Culver City
[W. on Virginia from Overland, btw. Jefferson & Culver Blvds.]
Contact: Sparky 310-827-3618 or FSotcher@yahoo.com
Monthly Scandia Dance - Culver City
Sat., Jan. 15, + No Workshop +
Evening Dance Party, 7:30 - 11pm, ($7)
Skandia Gammaldans Band
and local fiddlers led by Carol Goller
[Beginners and new dancers welcome]
Lindberg Park, 5401 Rhoda Way, Culver City
Contact: Sparky, 310-827-3618, FSotcher@yahoo.com
Monthly Skandia Dance - Long Beach
Sat., Feb. 26 + Workshop 3:30 PM+,
Evening Dance Party, 7:30 - 11pm, ($7),
Kriss Larson Band with Carol Olson leading local fiddlers
Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus,
Bldg. CC, 1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy.(PCH), Long Beach
[btw. Walnut and Orange Ave. on PCH, E of Orange Ave.]
Contact: Darlene at 562-496-3405, darmar2@earthlink.net
Monthly Scandia Dance - Culver City
Sat., Mar. 19, + No Workshop +
Evening Dance Party, 7:30 - 11pm, ($7)
the Scandia Gammaldans Band & local fiddlers
[Beginners and new dancers welcome]
Lindberg Park, 5401 Rhoda Way, Culver City
Contact: Sparky, 310-827-3618, FSotcher@yahoo.com
[ More Scandia information at: http://www.sbamug.com/bob//scandia.html ]
Ventura Scottish Country Dance
Every Fri., 7:30 - 10pm, ($6/class) w/ Frank Ibbott
Dance Studio, Rm. C102, Ventura College, 4700 Telegraph Rd., Ventura
Contact: Frank, 805-373-9905, frankibb@aol.com
Special Events in the Los Angeles Area (see Upcoming Events listing):
+ New Year's Eve Dance, War Memorial, S. Pasadena, Fri., Dec. 31 +
+ LAHA The Jane Austen Evening, Saturday, Jan. 22 +
+ FolkWorks "Sequential, Sophisticated Frog" Festival, Mar. 4 - 6 +
SBCDS Contra & English Dances [Sun. 7 - 10pm, $7, Instruct. 6:30pm]:
Every Sunday Contra Dances -- Santa Barbara
(805-969-1511, http://www.sbcds.org/contacts/ )
Jan. 2, Jonathan Southard calling w/ music by Bog an Lochan
(Alan Snyder, Pat Ryan, and David Hansen)
Jan. 9, Keith Connes calling w/ music by
Kristina & Her Right-Hand Stars (Jack Joshua, Bill Flores,
Mark Lewis, Tony Johanssen, and Kristina Eriksen)
Jan. 16, Donna Karpeles calling w/ music by Michael's Mixed Nuts
(Michael Gutin, Suzanne Duffy, Victoria Ostwald,
Steve Timm, and friends)
Jan. 23, Gary Shapiro dalling w/ music by the Fiddle Tunas
(Michael Mendelson, Amber Roullard-Mueller,
Tom Wolverton, and Mike Mullins)
Jan. 30, [Zesty Contras, 7 - 10:30pm, $8] Warren Blier calling
w/ music by Syncopaths (Ryan McKasson [WA],
Bill Flores, Christa Burch, and Jeff Spero)
Feb. 6, Susan Michaels calling w/ music by Kitchen Junket
(Rick Drake, Kristina Eriksen, Linelle Glass, Carl Magagnosc)
Feb. 13, John Rogers calling w/ music by Paddy O'Furniture
(Amber Roullard-Mueller, Carol Atkinson, and Gary Atkinson)
Feb. 20, [Mini-Festival weekend, President's Day]
English Dance, 2:30-5:30pm, ($7) Alice Williams calling
w/ music by Chopped Liver
(Michael Mendelson, Jeff Spero, Suzanne Duffy, Bill Flores)
Potluck (Turky provided, $1), 5:30-6:30pm
Contra Dance, 7-10pm, ($7) Donna Karpeles calling
w/ music by Chopped Liver
Feb. 27, Gary Shapiro calling w/ music by Kristina Eriksen and
Her Right-Hand Stars (Jack Joshua, Bill Flores,
Mark Lewis, Tony Johanssen, and Kristina Eriksen)
Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara
Every Tuesday English Country Dances in Santa Barbara
(7:30 - 9:30pm, $3 / $5 with live music)
Tues., Jan. 4, Alice Williams calling w/ recorded music
Tues., Jan. 11, Gary Shapiro calling w/ music by Thruppence
(Linelle Glass, Robert Winokur, and John Sonquist)
Tues., Jan. 18, Alice Williams calling w/ recorded music
Tues., Jan. 25, Gary Shapiro calling w/ recorded music
Tues., Feb. 1, Alice Williams calling w/ recorded music
Tues, Feb. 8, Alice Williams calling w/ music by Thruppence
(Linelle Glass, Robert Winokur, and John Sonquist)
Tues., Feb. 15, Gary Shapiro calling w/ recorded music
Tues., Feb. 22, Gary Shapiro calling w/ recorded music
Westside Community Center, 423 W. Victoria Ave., Santa Barbara
Contact: Gary, 805-682-5523, or http://www.garyes.com/email/
Web page: http://www.sbcds.org/ecd/
Also in the Santa Barbara Area:
Scottish Country Dance Class
Every Thurs., 7 - 10pm, ($5) [Call to Confirm!]
Sierra Hall, 2210 Garden Street, Santa Barbara
Contact: Richard at 805-682-4713x122 or Eileen at 805-967-0698
Ojai Contra Dances
(7:30-10:30pm, Intro. 7pm, $8/$6 art center mem.):
Select Saturdays (Karin, 805-933-0660 or Karincontra@juno.com)
Jan. 22, Susan Michaels calling w/ music by Spin Cycle
(Frank Hoppe, Aubyn Biery, Kurt McInnis)
Mar. 12, Jeremy Korr calling w/ music by Ruby's Dream
(Nancy MacMillan, Mark Benson, Michelle Nosco, Emil Olguin)
June 18, Karen Fontana calling w/ music by Key Ingredients
(Michael Mendelson, Nancy MacMillan, Kurt MacInnis)
Ojai Arts Center, 113 South Montgomery Street, Ojai
Web: http://www.geocities.com/OjaiContraDances/
SDFH Contra and Square Dances [8 - 11pm, 7:45 Instruct., $6;
Weekly dances, alternate Friday's and Saturday's,
beginning the first Friday of every month, 8 - 11pm;
(619-283-8550, mawild@sbcglobal.net)]
Fri., Dec. 31, [+ New Years' Eve Dance, 8pm-12mid. ($15/$12adv.) +]
JoAnn Koppany calling w/ music by Terminatin' Tillie and
the Girlie Men (Dave Allen, Marci Phelan, Martha Wild)
Fri., Jan. 7, Graham Hempel w/ music by Old Twine String Band
(Jeff Bratt, Karen Croot, JoAnn Koppany, and Martha Wild)
Sat., Jan. 15, [Music Jam, 6pm - 7:30pm] Steve Barlow calling
w/ music by Jump Fingers (Dave Allen, Lista Duren,
John Wright, and Given Harrison)
Fri., Jan 21, Martha Wild calling w/ music by Cobblestone
(Marci Phelan, Dave Allen, Gary Tuttle, Diane Wilson)
Sat., Jan 29, [Potluck 6:30pm] James Hutson calling w/ music by
Turtle Creek (Steve Lewis, Gaili Shoen, Daniel Slosberg) ($8)
Fri., Feb. 4, JoAnn Koppany calling w/ music by Lime in the Harp
(Chris Davis, John Odam, and Seth Odam)
Sat., Feb. 12, + NO DANCE + (Hall not available)
Fri., Feb. 18, Graham Hempel calling w/ music by Au Contraire
(Dave Allen, John O'Hara, and Martha Wild)
Sat., Feb. 26, Martha Wild calling w/ music by Hey Wire
(Jeff Garvey, JoAnn Koppany, Given Harrison, Jerry Schreiber)
Fri., Mar. 4, Steve Barlow calling w/ the Old Twine String Band
(Karen Croot, Jeff Bratt, JoAnn Koppany, Martha Wild)
Sat., Mar. 12, JoAnn Koppany calling w/ music by Running with Scissors
(Sharon Courtney, Given Harrison, and Chris Cooper)
Fri., Mar. 18, Martha Wild calling w/ music by Cobblestone
(Marci Phelan, Dave Allen, Gary Tuttle, and Diane Wilson)
Sat., Mar. 26, Graham Hempel calling w/ Lime in the Harp
(Chris Davis, John Odam, and Seth Odam)
Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn Street, San Diego
English Country Dances in the San Diego Area:
Every Sunday, English Country Dancing (w/ recorded music)
[6 - 9pm, $6 per dance, or $20 per month]
Callers: Jan. 2, Steve Maranto; Jan. 9, Mike Davis;
Jan. 16, Ellen Riley; Jan. 23, Judy Pronovost [from Riverside];
Jan. 30, Sharon Green [Bay Area] calling
w/ music by Steve Maranto and Bonnie Insull
Feb. 6, 13, 20, & 27, Callers TBA
Mar. 6, 13, 20, & 27, Callers TBA
Jean Hart Academy of Dance, 12227 Poway Road, Poway
Contact: Ellen, 858-486-9160 or check http://www.sdecd.org/
Also in the San Diego Area:
Scandinavian Dance Class - San Diego
Every Wednesday w/ Donna Tripp, Ted Martin, and Jo Barckley
Folk Dance Center, 4569 30th Street, San Diego
Contact: Jo Barckley at 619-286-0355, jbarckley@cox.net
CCCDS Contra dances [Dances 7:30 - 10:30pm, $7; Intro. 7pm]:
2nd Saturdays (info@cccds.org) [+ New Location +]
Sat., Jan. 8, Keith Connes calling w/ music by Growling Old Geezers
(Jim Mueller, Amber Roullard-Mueller, and Jim "J.B." Bolton)
Sat., Feb. 12, Warren Blier calling w/ music by the Crabapples
(Marta Lynch, Norm Cotton, Sarah Springer, Bob Silberstein)
Sat., Mar. 12, Gary Shapiro calling w/ music by the Fiddle Tunas
(Michael Mendelson, Amber Roullard-Mueller,
Tom Wolverton, and Mike Mullins)
+ Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo +
[ Map available at: http://www.cccds.org/directions.htm ]
BACDS Contra Dances
[$10 / $8 mem., 8 - 11pm, Instruct. half-hour before, except as noted]:
(BACDS Hotlines: 650-965-9169 (S. Bay) & 415-282-7374 (San Fran.)
e-mail contact: bacds@bacds.org)
1st, 3rd & 5th Wed. (8-10:30pm, $9 [$7 mem.] ) -- Berkeley (GNC)
Jan. 5, [Polka, Schottish, couple dances workshop, 6:30-7:30pm, $5]
Erik Hoffman calling w/ an Open Band led by Ray Bierl & friends
Jan. 19, Erik Hoffman calling w/ an Open band led by
Killarney Boys of Pleasure
(Chris Knepper, Eric Hounshell, and John Ward)
Feb. 2, [Waltz workshop, 6:30-7:30pm, $5] Erik Hoffman calling
w/ an Open Band led by Special guests:
Rafe Stefanini, Kate Brislin, and Maxine Gerber
Feb. 16, Nick Cuccia calling w/ an Open band led by 3 O'Clock Shadow
(Erik Hoffman, Chris Grampp, Adam Cavan, & friend)
Mar. 2, [Contra flair workshop, 6:30-7:30pm, $5]
Erik Hoffman calling w/ music by Swing Farm
Mar. 16, Joyce Miller calling w/ an Open band led by
the Repercussions (Erik Hoffman, Art Peterson, Debra Tayleur)
Mar. 30, Open Callers' Night w/ an Open band led by the KJammers
(Kathrine Gardner, Mark Karman, and Dan Kluger)
[To Call 3/30, contact: erik@erikhoffman.com or 510-444-4397]
Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley
1st & 3rd Saturday, 4th Friday -- San Francisco (St. Paul's)
Jan. 1, + No Dance + (Happy Holidays!)
Jan. 15, Charlie Fenton calling w/ music by
Charlie Hancock, Erin Shrader, and Jim Oaken
Jan. 28, Charlie Fenton calling w/ music by Swing Farm
(Charlie Hancock, Ray Bierl, and Steven Strauss)
Feb. 5, David Newitt calling w/ music by Modal Citizens
(Pam Swan, Debora Chen, and Kerry Parker)
Feb. 19, Cahrlie Fenton calling w/ music by Fear of Commitment
(Kathrine Gardner, Charlie Hancock, and Craig Johnson)
Feb. 25, Warren Blier calling w/ music by Tipsy House
(Jack Gilder, Kevin Bernhagen, and Richard Mandel)
Mar. 5, Charlie Fenton calling w/ music by Luceo
(Karl Franzen, Rebecca King, and Lee Anne Welch)
Mar. 19, Chuck Galt calling w/ music by the Vista Social Club
Mar. 25, Susie Kendig calling w/ music by
Stump Tail Dog (Dan Engle and Ray Frank)
St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah St., San Francisco
[ New directions at: http://www.fussell.org/bacds/sfdance.htm ]
2nd Fridays -- El Cerrito (Prospect Sierra School)
Jan. 14, Kirston Koths calling w/ music by Swing Farm
Feb. 11, Kirston Koths calling w/ music by
the Killarney Boys of Pleasure
Mar. 11, Kirston Koths calling w/ music by Crockett's Honeymoon
(Kathrine Gardner, Charlie Hancock, and Lewis Santer)
Prospect Sierra School, 960 Avis Drive @ Moeser, El Cerrito
[ Directions at: http://www.bacds.org/directions/#pss ]
2nd, 4th & 5th Saturdays -- Palo Alto (1st Methodist Church)
Jan. 8, Susie Kendig calling w/ music by Modal Citizens
Jan. 22, Eric Black calling w/ music by the Hillbillies from Mars
(Ray Bierl, Keving Carr, Paul Kotapish, and Daniel Steinberg)
Jan. 29, [5th Saturday] Eric Black calling w/ music by
Sidesaddle (Lee Anne Welch, Kim Elking,
Jerry Ashford, Lisa Burns, and Rob Horgan)
Feb. 12, Eric Black calling w/ music by the Vista Social Club
Feb. 26, Eric Black calling w/ music by Professor Spicer's
Dance Tonic (Peter Spicer, Chris Jong, and Laurie Rivin)
Mar. 12, Eric Black calling w/ music by the KJammers
(Kathrine Gardner, Mark Karman, and Dan Kluger)
Mar. 26, Susan Petrick calling w/ music by Suzy's Floozies
(Suzy Thompson, Kate Brislin, and Maxine Gerber)
1st United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave. @ Webster, Palo Alto
BACDS English Dances [$10 / $8 mem., 8 - 11pm, except as noted]:
(contact BACDS hotline numbers above)
1st, 3rd & 5th Wed. (8 - 10pm, $9 [$7 mem.]) -- Mtn. View
Jan. 5, Jody McGeen & Sharon Green calling w/ music by
Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, and Susan Kramer
Jan. 19, Jody McGeen calling w/ music by
Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, and Mary Tabor
Feb. 2, Jody McGeen & Alan Winston calling w/ music by
Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, and Craig Martin
Feb. 16, Bruce Hamilton calling w/ music by
Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, and Erin Vang
Mar. 2, Alan Winston calling w/ music by
Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, and Jim Oakden
Mar. 16, Sharon Green calling w/ music by
Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, and Jody McGeen
Mar. 30, Jody McGeen calling w/ music by
Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, and Judy Linsenberg
Flex-it Aerobic Studio, 425 West Evelyn Ave., Mountain View
[ Map at: http://www.fussell.org/bacds/mtnview.htm ]
1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays -- Palo Alto (Masonic Temple)
Dec. 31, [+ New Year's Eve Party +] 8:30pm-1am ($16/$14mem.)
Alan Winston, Sharon Green & Bob Fraley calling
w/ music by Mark Daly, Bill Jensen, Stan & Susan Kramer
(See Upcoming Events listing)
Jan. 7, Bob Fraley calling w/ music by the
Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Mark Daly,
Stan and Susan Kramer) with Elia Van Tuyl
Jan. 21, Sharon Green alling w/ music by the
Nonesuch Country Dance Players with Ruth Anne Fraley
Feb. 4, Bob Fraley calling w/ music by the
Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Mark Daly,
Stan and Susan Kramer) with Elia Van Tuyl
Feb. 18, Alan Winston calling w/ music by the
Nonesuch Country Dance Players with Ruth Anne Fraley
Mar. 4, Bob Fraley calling w/ music by the
Nonesuch Country Dance Players with Bill Jensen
Mar. 18, Bob Fraley calling w/ music by the
Nonesuch Country Dance Players with William Allen
Masonic Temple, 461 Florence Ave. (near University), Palo Alto
2nd & 4th Wed. (8-10:30pm, $9 [$7 mem.] ) -- Berkeley (GNC)
Jan. 12, Lise Dyckman calling w/ music by
Laurie Edelman, David Mostardi, and Debra Tayleur
Jan. 26, Tom Roby calling w/ and Open band led by
Avis Minger, Michael Siemon, and Debra Tayleur
Feb. 9, Alan Winston calling w/ music by
Laurie Chastain, Noel Cragg, and Charlie Hancock
Feb. 23, David Newitt calling w/ an Open Band led by
Danny Carnahan, Judy Linsenberg, and Charlie Hancock
Mar. 9, Bruce Hamilton calling w/ music by Midnight Smorgasbord
Mar. 23, Sharon Green calling w/ an Open Band led by
David Strong, Susan Worland, and Charlie Hancock
Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), Berkeley
2nd Saturday (7:30-10:30pm) -- San Francisco (Bethany Church)
Jan. 8, Sharon Green calling w/ music by
Bill Jensen, Michael Siemon, and friend
Feb. 12, Tom Roby calling w/ music by
Craig Johnson, Susan Kramer, and Stan Kramer
Mar. 12, TBA calling w/ music by
William Allen, Michael Siemon, and David Strong
Bethany United Methodist Church, 1268 Sanchez, San Francisco
4th Saturday (8 - 11pm) Experienced English -- Berkeley (GNC)
Jan. 22, Tom Roby calling w/ music by Midnight Smorgasbord
(Erin Vang, Jon Berger, and Noel Cragg
Feb. 26, Ben Rotenberg [LA] calling w/ music by
Jon Berger, David Mostardi, and Rebecca King
Mar. 26, David Newitt calling w/ music by Bangers and Mash
(Craig Johnson, David Strong, Stan and Susan Kramer)
Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), Berkeley
BACDS Playford Ball (April 2) Workshops and Rehersal
Sun., Feb. 27, 2-5pm, ($10/$8mem.) Lise Dyckman calling
El Cerrito Vets' Hall, 6401 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito
Sat., Mar. 5, 2-5pm, ($10/$8mem.) Alan Winston calling
Palo Alto Masonic Temple, 461 Florence Street, Palo Alto
Fri., Apr. 1, 8-11pm, ($10) + Playford Ball Rehersal +
A Cavalcade of Callers w/ music by TBA
San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 N. Ellsworth (at Tilton), San Mateo
[ More Playford details at : http://www.bacds.org/events/playford2005
and in the Upcoming Events listing of this calendar ]
1st Sun. Ceilidh / Barn Dance (7-9:45pm, $10/$8mem., $5 kids)
-- Berkeley (GNC)
Jan. 2, [Special "Hair of the Dog" Barn Dance] Lise Dyckman,
Erik Hoffman, and Alan Winston calling w/ music by
Ruth Temple, Erik Hoffman, and friends
Feb. 6, Alan Winston calling w/ music by
Dick Bagwell, Rob Powell, Erin Vang, and friends
Mar. 6, Cathleen Myers calling w/ music by Bangers and Mash
Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley
Web: http://www.bacds.org/berkeleyceilidh
Also in the Bay Area:
1st Saturday Canyon Contra Dance
(Tom at 925-376-9626, thecanyoncontradancers@yahoo.com)
[Potluck 6:30pm, Intro. 7:30pm, Dance 8-11pm, $5]
Jan. 8, [*2nd* Sat.] Nick Cuccia calling w/ music by
Southern Exposure (Craig Fixler, Art Petersen, Stephan Curl)
Feb. 5, Erik Hoffman calling w/ music by Band du Jour
(Debra Tayleur, Rick D'Onofrio, and Terri Hauck)
Mar. 5, Tom Lehmann calling w/ music by TBA
Canyon Elementary School, 185 Pinehurst Road, Canyon
Web map: http://www.fussell.org/bacds/canyonmap.htm
BAERS 2nd Friday Dance Party (Dance, 8 -10:30pm, $5)
Jan. 14, Feb. 11, & Mar. 11,
Regency Country Dances, Waltzes, and Cotillions;
Alan Winston calling w/ music by William Allen, Jan Battles,
Paul Kostka, James Langdell, Nettie Wijsman, and friends
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto
Contact: Vanessa @ 650-365-2913 or e-mail: jamesc@eng.sun.com
Web: http://www.baers.org
San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Contra Dance
[8:00 - 10:30pm, $10 (sliding scale)]
Fri., Jan. 14, Mavis McGaugh calling w/ music by the KJammers
(Kathrine Gardner, Dan Kluger, and Mark Kartman)
Sat., Feb. 19, Mavis McGaugh calling w/ music by the Repercussions
(Erik Hoffman, Art Peterson, and Debra Tayleur)
Sat., Mar. 12, Dean Allemang calling w/ music by
Band du Jour (Rick D'Onofrio, Terri Hauck, Debra Tayleur)
Sat, Apr. 9, Nick Cuccia calling w/ music by Swing Farm
(Ray Bierl, Charlie Hancock, Steven Strauss)
Sat., May 7, Erik Hoffman calling w/ music by
The Repercussions (Erik Hoffman, Art Peterson, Debra Tayleur)
Sat., June 11, Lynn Ackerson calling w/ music by
3 O'Clock Shadow (Erik Hoffman, Adam Cavan, and friend)
Women's Bldg., 3543 18th St. (btw. Guerrero & Valencia), San Francisco
Contact: Robert at 415-292-7857, or sfcontra@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.lcfd.org/sf/
Special Events in the Santa Cruz Area (see Upcoming Events listing):
+ BAERS Cyprians' Ball, Saturday, Feb. 12 +
+ BACDS Monte Toyon Spring Dance Weekend, Mar. 18 - 20 +
+ BACDS Playford Ball, Saturday, April 2 +
TDSC Contra Dances
[1st Fri. 8-11pm; 3rd Sun. * 7-10pm*, $8 ($5 w/ student ID);
Instruction 1/2 hr. before dance]
1st Fri. (Susan, 831-338-9352, mspetrick@aol.com) -- Felton
Jan. 7, TBA calling w/ music by TBA
Feb. 4, Eric Anderson calling w/ music by Sorcerer's Apprentice
(Lee Anne Welch, Paul Machlis, & Lee Anne's fiddle students)
Mar. 4, Ed Hall [CO] calling w/ music by Funhouse
(Ruthie Dornfeld, Forrest Gibson, and Ginny Snowe) [WA]
Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, Felton
3rd Sunday (Andy, 831-462-6072) -- Santa Cruz
Jan. 16, TBA calling w/ music by The Guppies
(Kathrine Gardner, Craig Johnson, and Jim Oakden)
Feb. 20, [Potluck 6pm, Dance 7 - 11pm] TBA
Mar. 20, TBA
+ 1st Congregational Church Teen Center, 900 High St., Santa Cruz +
TDSC English Dances [7:00-9:30pm, $5]:
2nd & 4th Thurs. (831-464-1875 or 831-426-8621, lorienlost@aol.com)
Jan. 13 & 27, Michael King calling
w/ an Open Band led by Michael Long and Jeff Grudin
Feb. 10 & 24 and Mar. 10 & 24, Michael King calling
w/ an Open Band led by Michael Long and Jeff Grudin
1st Congregational Church Teen Center, 900 High St., Santa Cruz
Also in the Santa Cruz Area:
4th Saturday Live Oak Grange Hall Square & Contra dance -- Santa Cruz
[Family dance 7-8pm, $3; Dance 8-11pm, $8 ($5, 18yrs & under)]
Jan. 22, Feb. 26, & Mar. 26, Andy Wilson calling w/ music by TBA
Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Ave. (nr. Capitola Rd.), Santa Cruz
Contact: Andy at 831-462-6072
Web: http://greengrange.org/dance.html#DanceCalendar
New Year's Eve Contra Dance -- Santa Cruz
[Purchase "First Night" button: $15 Adults, $6 Youth (age 6-18),
Children 5 and under Free; good for all Santa Cruz events ]
Fri., Dec. 31, 7 - 9 pm, Andy Wilson calling w/ music by the
Earl White Dance Band (Earl White, Chris Jong, Dan Warrick)
Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa Cruz
Contact: First Night Santa Cruz (831) 425-7277
Web: http://www.firstnightsc.com/
MCDC Contra Dances [1st & 3rd Sat. 7:30-10:30pm;
$8 ($7mem.); Instruct. 1/2 hr. before; Info.: 831-372-7528]
1st & 3rd Sat. (831-373-7559, RobertS00@aol.com) -- Monterey
Jan. 1, Erik Hoffman calling w/ music by the Crabapples
(Marta Lynch, Norm Cotton, Sarah Springer, Bob Silberstein)
Jan. 15, Susan Petrick calling w/ music by Prof. Spicer's Dance Tonic
(Chris Jong and Peter Spicer, with Joe Weed)
Jan. 22, [+ Special 4th Sat. dance +] Warren Blier calling
w/ music by Sycopaths (Ryan McKasson, Bill Flores,
Jeff Spero, Christa Burch) [S. Calif. & Seattle]
Feb. 5, Lynn Ackerson calling w/ music by Luceo
(Lee Anne Welch, Karl Franzen, and Rebecca King)
Feb. 19, Jim Saxe calling w/ music by Stump Tail Dog
(Dan Engle and Ray Frank)
Mar. 5, [+ Almost Spring Fling +] Ed Hall [CO] calling w/ music by
Funhouse (Ruthie Dornfeld, Forrest Gibson, Ginny Snowe) [WA]
Mar. 19, Greg McKenzie calling w/ music by the Hippie-billies
(Dan Levenson, Jennifer Levenson, and friends)
Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey
Also in the Monterey Area:
Aromas Grange Hall Contradance -- Aromas
[Greg at 831-726-7253, gregmck@earthlink.net]
2nd Saturdays (Instruction 7pm; Dance 7:30-10:30pm, $8)
Jan. 8, Lynn Ackerson calling w/ music by
Stump Tail Dog (Dan Engle and Ray Frank)
Feb. 12, Susan Petrick calling w/ music by the Percolators
(Laurie Rivin, Janet Dows, and Paul Rangell)
Mar. 12, Greg McKenzie calling w/ music by
Laurie Rivin, Paul Kotapish & Daniel Steinberg
Aromas Grange Hall, Rose & Bardue Streets, Aromas
Special Events in the Monterey Area (see Upcoming Events listing):
+ Monterey Almost Spring Fling Dance Evening, Sat., Mar. 4 +
NBCDS Contra Dances
[Fri., Sat. 8-11pm, Instruct. 7:30pm, DanceLine: 707-527-9794;
$9 ($7mem., $2 for 6-17yrs., $5 full-time students w/ ID);
in Jan. 2005, increases to $10 ($8 mem.)] :
1st & 5th Fridays (707-939-8322; bethh@sonic.net) -- Sonoma
Dec. 31, + No Dance + (Happy Holidays!)
Jan. 8, Chuck Galt calling w/ music by Flashpoint
(Rebecca King, Howard Booster, and Jon Berger)
Feb. 4, Joyce Miller calling w/ music by Alan Snyder & friends
Mar. 4, Karen Fontana calling w/ music by
Charlie Hancock and Chris Knepper
Heritage Hall, Finnish Am. Home Assoc., 197 Verano Ave., Sonoma
[2 miles N. of Sonoma Plaza, W. off Hwy. 12; across from Maxwell Park]
2nd Saturday (415-302-9503, andy@nbcds.org) -- San Rafael
Jan. 8, + No Dance +
Feb. 12, Eric Anderson calling w/ music by
Stump Tail Dog (Dan Engle and Ray Frank)
Mar. 12, Andy Wilson calling w/ music by Swing Farm
(Ray Bierl, Charlie Hancock, and Stephen Strauss)
Marin Masonic Lodge, Lootens @ 4th Street, San Rafael
3rd Friday (707-527-9794, info@nbcds.org) -- Santa Rosa
Jan. 21, Warren Blier calling w/ music by The Syncopaths
(Ryan McKasson, Jeff Spero, Bill Flores, and Christa Burch)
Jan. 29 [*5th Sat.*], Andy Wilson calling w/ music by
Howard Booster and Rebecca King
Feb. 18, Chuck Galt calling w/ music by
Chris Knepper, Eric Hounshell, and Chris Hinderyckz
Mar. 18, Erik Hoffman calling w/ music by Flashpoint
(Rebecca King, Howard Booster, and Jon Berger)
Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa
4th Saturday (707-829-6666, elizabeth@nbcds.org) -- Sebastopol
Jan. 22, Erik Hoffman calling w/ music by the Road Oilers
(Mike Drayton, Jon Pedersen, and Perry Fly)
Feb. 26, Susan Petrick calling w/ music by
Robin Flower and Libby McLaren
Mar. 26, Elizabeth Douglas calling w/ music by the Vista Social Club
(Adam Cavan, Lisa Croen, Daren Santos, Bobbi and Roland Nikles)
Wischemann Hall, 460 Eddie Lane @ Morris, Sebastopol
NBCDS English Dances [2 - 4:30pm, $7 ($6 mem., $3 for 6-17yrs.)]:
1st & 3rd Sun. (707-874-1335, Lydee@Lydee.com) -- Sebastopol
Jan. 2, Lydee Scudder calling w/ music by
Chuck Ward, Janette Duncan, and Dan Reynolds
Jan. 16, Alan Winston calling w/ music by
Rebecca King and Jon Berger
Feb. 6, Sharon Green calling w/ music by
Chuck Ward, Duncan Macintosh, and Dan Reynolds
Feb. 20, Kalia Kliban calling w/ music by
Jon Berger and Laurie Reaume
Mar. 6, Bruce Hamilton calling w/ music by
Chuck Ward and Duncan Macintosh
Mar. 20, Lydee Scudder calling w/ music by
Rebecca King, Jon Berger, Mark Carroll, Dan Reynolds
Wischemann Hall, 460 Eddie Lane @ Morris, Sebastopol
Also in the North Bay Area:
1st Saturday Contradance -- Calistoga
(Celia, 707-963-5667, celia@nbcds.org; 8-11pm, $7)
Jan. 1, Lynn Ackerson calling
w/ music by Carlo Calabi and John Rothfield
Feb. 5, Celia Ramsay calling w/ music by The Skelton Crew
(Rod Skelton and Andi Skelton)
Mar. 5, Ken Olcott calling w/ music by The Road Oilers
(Mike Drayton, Perry Fly, and Jon Pedersen)
Tucker Farm Center, Hwy. 29 N. of Bothe-Napa Park, Calistoga
Special Events in the North Bay Area (See Upcoming Events listing):
+ Dance Awakening 2005, at Harbin Hot Springs, Apr. 1 - 3 +
2nd Saturday Contras (707-463-2113, pondov@pacific.net;
8 - 11pm, $7 ($3 children)] -- Ukiah
Jan. 8, [Contra Styling Workshop w/ Erik Hoffman, 5pm, $5-10;
Potluck 6:30pm, Dance 8 - 11pm]
Erik Hoffman calling w/ music by Erik Hoffman, Chris Knepper
Feb. 12, Karen Fontana calling w/ music by Oceanlite and friends
(Barbara Oceanlite, Bob Laughton, and Brad McClanahan)
Mar. 12, Elizabeth Douglas calling w/ music by Flashpoint
(Rebecca King, Howard Booster, and Jon Berger)
Ukiah Methodist Church, 207 N. Pine St. (rear entrance), Ukiah
1st Saturday English Dances in 2004 -- Caspar, CA
[707-964-4826, englishdance@larkcamp.com; 8 - 11pm, $6, Kids free]
Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, and *Fri.*, May 6,
Elizabeth Zekley or Lea Smith calling
w/ music by "Take a Dance" (David Brown, Rod Cameron,
Robert Crawford, Rick Dayem, Lee Finerty, Paula Hale,
Mark Hannon, Ronnie James, Butch Kwan, Alesea Messal,
Tim O'Laughlin, Ron Shea, and Mickie Zekley)
Caspar Comm. Center, 15051 Caspar Rd. (Off Hwy. 1), N. of Mendocino
[ directions: http://www.casparcommons.org/CCC/WheresCaspar.htm ]
Web: http://www.larkcamp.com/mendoengdance.htm
The Fresno Folklore Society Contra and Family Barn Dances
2nd Saturdays (Katzi, 559-291-3972, katzi@cvip.net,
7 - 9 pm, $5, [$12max./family] )
Jan. 8, + No Dance +
Feb. 12, TBA calling w/ music by TBA
Mar. 12, TBA
Margaret Hudson's Barn & Co-operative, 4230 Arthur, Fresno
[N. of Aslan, btw. Palm & West; at 4230 Arthur, follow the signs]
Sonora (W. of Yosemite, in the Sierra Foothills)
[Contra / Ceili / English Dances: 7:30-10:30pm,
$6 ($3 students & $1 kids 12yrs. and under]:
3rd Saturday Contra / Ceili / English Dance
(209-989-0213 or 209-768-8651,
contradancesonora@yahoo.com, theferrys@yahoo.com)
Jan. 15, Feb. 19, and Mar. 19 [Potluck 6:30pm]
Dancer's Choice Dances Wayne Mullen, Lynn Ferry,
and Sue Endter teaching and calling
w/ music by an Open Band
Aronos Womens' Club, 37 E. Elkin Street (at Stewart), Sonora
Also in Sonora:
New Year's Eve Swing Dance
Fri., Dec. 31, [Swing class w/ Carlos & Karen Canto, 8pm;
Dance, 9 p.m.-12mid. ($10, 12 years and under $5)]
w/ a live swing band (Ralph Ashmead, Jim Blakely,
Eric Johnson, Ewan McDonald, and Linda Brendler)
Aronos Womens' Club, 37 E. Elkin Street (at Stewart), Sonora
Sacramento Contra Dances
[Instruct. 7:30pm; 8 - 11pm Dance, $8; Under 15yrs.: $4]:
(Jim or Susan, 916-395-3483, SactoCDS@comcast.net.)
1st Friday Contra Dance
Dec. 31, [+ New Years' Eve Dance Celebration! +]
A Cavalcade of Callers w/ music by Driving with Fergus
[8pm-12mid., $12 (See Upcoming Events listing)]
Jan. 7, Bob O'Brien calling w/ music by the Coyote Contraband
(Char Berta, David Wright, Susan Jones, Arlene Jamar,
Frank Gallardo, Bill Trainor, and Gary Mulcahy)
Feb. 4, Bob O'Brien calling w/ music by the Coyote Contraband
Mar. 4, Bob O'Brien calling w/ music by the Coyote Contraband
Clunie Clubhouse in McKinley Park, 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento
2nd & 4th Saturday Contra Dances
Jan. 8, Kirston Koths calling w/ music by Hot Cider
(Rudy Darling, Barry Angell, Ken Nilsson, and Mark Botic)
Jan. 22, [Waltz workshop w/ Bob O'Brien, 5 - 6:30pm, $5]
Susan Petrick calling w/ music by Star Thistle
(David Kistler, Lonna Whipple, David Wright, Janet Dudley)
Feb. 12, [Contra Style Workshop, 5pm ($5); Potluck 6:30pm]
Lynn Ackerson calling w/ music by Alan Snyder, Rebecca King
Feb. 26, [Hambo Workshop, 5-6:30pm, $5] Erik Hoffman calling
w/ music by the Repercussions (Erik Hoffman,
Debra Tayleur, and Art Peterson)
Mar. 12, [Hambo Workshop, 5-6:30pm] Talib Huff calling
w/ music by David Faulkner and Cynthia Faulkner
Mar. 26, Tom van Duesen calling w/ music by
Stump Tail Dog (Dan Engle and Ray Frank)
YWCA, 1122 17th Street @ L Street, Sacramento
Special 5th Saturday Zesty Contra Dance
Jan. 29, Joyce Miller calling w/ music by Swing Farm
(Ray Bierl, Charlie Hancock, Steven Strauss) [$10]
Masonic Temple, 235 Vernon Street, Roseville
[I-80 Atlantic St. Exit, 2 miles to downtown Roseville,
Atlantic merges w/ Vernon; 2nd floor, above Chester Jewelry & Loans]
Sacramento Area English Country Dances
[ 2 - 5pm, $8 (15yrs. & under $4) ]:
(David or Susan, 916-739-8906, or davesue@calweb.com)
2nd Sunday English Country Dance
Jan. 9, Alan Winston calling w/ music by
Quite Carried Away (David Wright, Arlene Jamar,
Susan Jones, Margaret Pearson) and surprise guest bands
Feb. 13, Tom Roby calling w/ music by Quite Carried Away
and surprise guest bands
Mar. *20*, [3rd Sun.] Ric Goldman calling w/ music by
Quite Carried Away and surprise guest bands
Masonic Temple, 235 Vernon Street, Roseville
[I-80 Atlantic St. Exit, 2 miles to downtown Roseville,
Atlantic merges w/ Vernon; 2nd floor, above Chester Jewelry & Loans]
Also in the Sacramento Area:
5th Saturdays (Annie at 530-787-3187)
[Intro. 7:30pm, Dance 8-11pm, $6]
[Next Dance date: Jan. 29 + Call to Confirm! +]
Guinda Grange Hall, Guinda (NW of Woodland on Hwy. 16)
Map: http://www.fussell.org/sacramento/guindamap.htm
Foothill Country Dancers [FCD] Contra dances
1st Sat. (Phyllis or Barry 530-477-8103, foothilldancers@aol.com)
[8 - 11pm, $8 ($7 mem.), Instruct. 7:45pm]
Jan. 1, [Potluck, 6pm] Joyce Miller calling w/ music by Hot Cider
(Rudy Darling, Barry Angell, Ken Nilsson, Mark Botic)
Feb. 5, Paul Moore calling w/ music by Hot Cider
Mar. 5, Susan Petrick calling w/ music by Hot Cider
Odd Fellows Lodge, 212 Spring St.(upstairs), Nevada City
3rd Sat. (Isel 530-878-0399; Lonna 530-346-0099,
foothilldancers@aol.com)
[8 - 11pm, $8 ($7 mem.), Instruct. 7:45pm]
Jan. 15, Joyce Miller calling w/ music by Star Thistle
(David Kistler, Lonna Whipple, David Wright, Janet Dudley)
Feb. 19, Talib Huff calling w/ music by Star Thistle
Mar. 19, Paul Moore calling w/ music by Star Thistle
Auburn Masonic Temple, 956 1/2 Lincoln Way, Auburn
Chico Contra Dances [6 - 9pm, $7, Instruct. at 5:30pm]:
2nd & 4th Sundays (Grace, 530-877-2930, grace_goodwin@hotmail.com)
Jan. 9, Mark Goodwin calling w/ music by Sweet Journey
(Vita Segalla and friends)
Jan. 23, Mavis McGaugh calling w/ music by Sweet Journey
Feb. 13, Mark Goodwin calling w/ music by Sweet Journey
Feb. 27, Bob O'Brien [Sacramento] calling w/ music by Sweet Journey
Mar. 13, Mark Goodwin calling w/ music by Sweet Journey
Mar. 27, Lynn Ackerson [Bay Area] calling w/ music by Sweet Journey
Chico Women's Club, Corner of 3rd St. and Pine St., Chico
Redding Contra Dance
(Elizabeth, 530-246-2172, elizabethj@shastalink.k12.ca.us)
[No Regularly Scheduled Dances. Now run as *Special Events*.
Contact above for next dance date.]
Reno Contra Dances
[7:30 - 10:30pm, $8 (or 3 dances $20); Instruct. 1/2 hour before]:
2nd Saturdays (Scott, 775-828-7456, scharles@scs.unr.edu)
Jan. 8, Steve Recchia calling w/ music by Too Tall for Our Hair
(Larry Bolin, Mike Rucks, and Jim Geil)
Feb. 12, Darla Bayer calling w/ music by Wild Sage
(Chris Bayer, Cory King, Jack Shipley, w/ Margy Verba)
Mar. 12, Susan Petrick calling w/ music by the Doc Band
(Norm Young, Henry Hicks, Gary Johnson,
Mike Daines, and Chris dePaolo)
Plumas Park Gym, 475 Monroe Street, Reno, NV
Web: http://members.aol.com/SierraContra/
Also in the Reno/Carson City Area:
4th Saturday Contra dance (Darla, 775-883-9351)
[+ Call to Confirm! +]
Brewery Arts Center, 449 West King, Carson City, NV
Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra, English & Barn Dances
2nd & 4th Mon. English Country Dancing (702-656-9513, normab@anv.net)
Jan. 10 and 24, 6:30 - 8:45pm, Free!,
Norma Biggar and JB Green calling w/ music by TBA
Jewel Box Theatre - Clark County Library,
1401 E. Flamingo Rd. (btw. Maryland Pkwy. & Eastern), Las Vegas
3rd Tues. Contra Country Dancing (702-656-9513, normab@anv.net)
Jan. 18, Norma Biggar & friends calling
w/ music by the Seridipi Tones (Peter Persoff, Kay Sanderson,
Elyse Benson, Jack Pound, and friends)
Jewel Box Theatre - Clark County Library,
1401 E. Flamingo Rd. (btw. Maryland Pkwy. & Eastern), Las Vegas
Select Saturdays - Las Vegas Old-Time Barn Dance
[Instruct. 6:30pm, Dance 7-10pm, $6 ($5mem.,
$3 students & active military, under 15yrs. free]
(Norma, 702-656-9513, normab@anv.net)
Sat., Jan. 9, Norma Biggar & friends calling
w/ music by Contrapoint (Dave Carroll, Kay Sanderson,
Regina Trojanowski, and Elyse Benson)
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas, NV
(From I-15: US 95 N; Exit Decatur; S. past AZ Charlies Casino,
R. on Evergreen; L. on Brush at first stop sign)
Upcoming California Contra/English Dance Events:
What: Music Jams, Singing, and Dancing
[Workshops, Music, and Dances drawn from participants' talents]
When: Tues., Dec. 28, 2004 thru. Sun., Jan. 2, 2005
Where: YMCA Camp Campbell and Camp Harmon,
in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Hwy. 9
3 miles N. of Boulder Creek, CA
Price with meals:
(11/2 -12/6) $315 (or $63/day) [3-12 yrs. $165, or $33/day]
[+ Reservations must be *received* no later than Dec. 9 +]
[Must also be a SSFMC member. Dues in separate check: $10]
See: http://www.sffmc.org/membership_body.html ]
Contact: Camp Harmony, 920 32nd St., Richmond, CA 94804
mary@luckhardt.com or (510) 233-5065 (before 9pm)
Web: http://www.sffmc.org/ [w/ registration forms]
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SOUTH PASADENA, CA -- New Year's Contra Dance
What: Contras and Couples Dancing
When: Fri., Dec. 31, 2004, 6pm - Sat., Jan. 1, 2005, 1:00am+
5pm Potluck dinner; 6:00pm to midnight Contras;
Midnight to 1:00am+ Couples Dances
Where: + War Memorial Hall +
435 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena
Price: $25.00 (at the door only)
Callers: Warren Blier (Monterey) and Jeremy Korr
Music by:
Bog an Lochan (Alan Snyder, Pat Ryan, David Hansen)
Ruby's Dream (Nancy MacMillan, Mark Benson,
Michelle Nosco, and Emil Olguin)
Contact: Dennis at 626-282-5850, dennis@southpasadenacontra.org
Web: http://www.southpasadenacontra.org/
SAN DIEGO, CA -- New Year's Eve Contra Dance
When: Fri., Dec. 31, 2004, 8pm - Sat., Jan. 1, 2005, 12mid.+
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn Street, San Diego
Price: $12 advance / $15 door
Callers: JoAnn Koppany
Music by: Terminatin' Tillie & the Girlie Men
(Dave Allen, Marci Phelan, and Martha Wild)
Contact: Martha at 619-283-8550 or mawild@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~sbarlow/sdfh.html
BAY AREA, PALO ALTO, CA -- New Year's English Country Dance
Where: Masonic Temple, 461 Florence Ave. (near University), Palo Alto
When: Fri., Dec. 31, 2004, 8:30pm - Sat. Jan. 1, 2005, 1:00am
Price: $16 ($14 w/ BACDS mem.)
Caller: Alan Winston, Sharon Green, and Bob Fraley
Music by: Stan Kramer, Susan Kramer, Mark Daly, and Bill Jensen
Contact: bacds@bacds.org
Web: http://www.bacds.org/
SANTA CRUZ, CA -- New Year's Eve Contra Dance
When: Fri., Dec. 31, 7 - 9 pm
Price: Purchase of "First Night" button,
good for all Santa Cruz "First Night" events
$15 Adults, $6 Youth (age 6-18), Children 5 and under Free
Where: Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa Cruz
Caller: Andy Wilson
Musicians: The Earl White Dance Band
(Earl White, Chris Jong, and Dan Warrick)
Contact: First Night Santa Cruz (831) 425-7277
Web: http://www.firstnightsc.com/
SACRAMENTO, CA -- New Year's Contra Dance
When: Fri., Dec. 31, 2004, 8pm - Sat., Jan. 1, 2005, 12mid.
Where: Clunie Clubhouse in McKinley Park,
601 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento
Price: $12 ($6 youth under 16yrs.; $30 max. / family)
Callers: Talib Huff, Joyce Miller, Bob O'Brien, Lynn Ackerson
Music by: Driving with Fergus
(Vince Wolfe, Lewis Santer, Chris Knepper and Sean Feder)
Contact: 916-486-4688, JB6197@aol.com, or Bob 916-641-7781
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What: Featuring Period English dances from 1774 to 1817
(Period clothing admired but not required)
When: Sat., Jan. 22, 2005, 7pm - 11pm (dance),
Where: Pasadena Masonic Hall, 200 S. Euclid, Pasadena
[Dance class: Sun., Jan. 16, 3:30-7pm, $10 at:
Throop Church, 300 S. Los Robles @ Del Mar, Pasadena]
Price: $35 [Price includes Tea ($10) and Dance ($25),
Plus Refresher workshop and Period games, 3 - 6 pm]
Catered supper, 6 - 7:30pm, Price and Details TBA
Caller: "a selection of Southern California's dance teachers"
Music by: the Philadelphia Academy of Music
Contact: Walter Nelson, 818-342-3482 or laha@pacbell.net
Checks made out to: "Lively Arts History Association"
7341 Etiwanda Ave, Reseda CA 91335
Supper checks to:"Kathy Pillsbury", 8048 Norwich Ave, Van Nuys, 91402
Web: http://www.lahacal.org/austen.html
What: Flirtatious and elegant country dances, scandalous waltzes
in the spirit of the English Regency.
(early 19th century Period costume admired, but not required)
When: Sat., Feb. 12, 2005 (Doors open 7:30pm, dance 8 - 11:30pm)
Price: $15/adv., $20/door
($2 discount to GBACG / CDSS affiliate members)
Where: San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 N. Ellsworth (at Tilton), San Mateo
Caller: Alan Winston
Music by: Divertimento Dance Orchestra (directed by James Langdell)
Contact: Vanessa 650-365-2913 or meier@ssrl.slac.stanford.edu
Checks to: "BAERS", c/o Vanessa Schnatmeier,
1122 Hudson St., Redwood City, CA 94061
Web: http://www.baers.org
What: Contras, Waltzes, Couples Dances, Workshops, Music Jams
When: Fri., Mar. 4, 8 pm thru. Sun., Mar. 6, 2005, 3 pm
Price: $123.45
Where: Pasadena Masonic Temple, 200 South Euclid, Pasadena
Caller: Ted Hodapp (MN) and Lynn Ackerson (CA)
Music by: The Groovemongers [NY]
(C.W. Abbott, Jane Knoeck, Rebecca McCallum, Mark Hellenberg)
and For Old Times' Sake (Jim Mueller, Amber Roullard-Mueller,
[both CA], Jerry Weinert [AZ], and W.B. Reid [WA])
Contact: Steve or Leda at 818-785-3839 or ledas@pacbell.net
Checks to: "Folkworks", PO Box 55051, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
Web: http://www.FolkWorks.org/frog
[Sun., 3/6/05, 7-10pm, Pas. Masonic Temple open to the public dance
Ted Hodapp calling w/ music by the Groovemongers ($15)]
What: Special Contra Dance
When: Sat., Mar. 5, 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Where: Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey
Caller: Ed Hall [CO]
Music by: Funhouse (Ruthie Dornfeld, Forrest Gibson, Ginny Snowe) [WA]
Contact: Bob Silberstein, 831-373-7559 or RobertS00@aol.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/montereycdc
[Ed Hall & Funhouse will be in Felton, Fri., Mar. 4 for a contra dance]
What: Contras, Squares, English, and Couples Dances
When: Fri., Mar. 18 thru. Sun., Mar. 20, 2005
Price: $225 / $215 / $180 (Cary / Miller & Morris Dorms / Off-site)
(6-11yrs. $90, 2-5yrs. $70, under 2yrs. free)
Where: Monte Toyon Camp,
south of Santa Cruz in Aptos, CA
Callers:
Contras and Squares: Suzanne Girardot [WA]
English and Contras: Scott Higgs [PA]
English Country: David Newitt [CA]
Musicians:
Lift Ticket (Rex Blazer [AK], Seth Houston [VT], and Sam Bartlett [IN])
The Rhythm Rollers (Cathie Whitesides [WA], Laurie Andres [WA],
and Bob McQuillen [NH])
Plus: Kathrine Gardner and Charlie Hancock [both CA]
Klezmer and couple dances led by: Yael Schy [CA]
Singing led by: Carlo Calabi [CA]
Checks to: "BACDS", Spring Dance Weekend,
c/o Patrice Bennet-Alder, 458 Oriente St., Daly City, CA 94014-1535
Contact: Robin Cohen at 650-325-5447 or rcohen@idiom.com
Web: http://www.bacds.org/springweekend
What: Contra Dance, Dance Workshops,
and full access to the Harbin geothermal hot pools.
When: Fri., Apr. 1 thru. Sun., Apr. 3, 2005
Price: $215 ($50 deposit, balance due 3/1/05)
Where: Harbin Hot Springs
near Middleton, CA, 2 hrs. NE of San Francisco
Caller: Seth Tepfer [GA]
Musicians: The Horeseflies [NY]
(Judy Hyman, Rich Stearns, Jeff Claus, June Drucker, Allison Miller)
Contact: Shane & Kelli Butler, 4585 Casitas Pass Rd, Ventura, 93001
805-649-5189 or contra@danceawakening.com
Web: http://www.danceawakening.com
Theme: Mardi Gras & Masqurerade Madness
What: Period English Dance (Formal or Period Dress Encouraged)
When: Sat., Apr. 2, 2005, 7:15 -11:00pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
Where: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
4700 LIncoln Avenue, Oakland
Price: $32 ($37 after 3/7/05, $10 w/ refreshments for non-dancers)
Caller: Jody McGeen
Music by: Midnight Smorgasbord (Erin Vang, Jon Berger, Noel Cragg)
with Kimberly McKittrick
Contact: Registration: Bob at bob@berkeley.edu or 925-932-5015
Other questions: Andrea at 925-846-1801 or andihall@rcn.com
Checks to: "BACDS", Playford Ball,
c/o Bob Tidd, 2161 Alice Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Web: http://www.bacds.org/events/playford2005
What: Contra Dance, Workshops, Music Jams,
Hiking, and possibly Skiing
(Sponsored by "The Living Tradition")
When: Fri., Apr. 8 thru. Sun., Apr. 10, 2005
Contra dancing Fri. eve., Sat. 4 - 11pm, and Sun. morn.
(Potluck & dance follow in LaVerne Sun. afternoon-eve.)
Where: Harwood Lodge, Mount Baldy
Angeles National Forest (Northeast of LA)
Price: $125
Caller: TBA
Music by: Cathie Whitesides and W.B. Reid [both Seattle]
Checks to: "The Living Tradition" c/o Barbara Stewart,
10353 Hillhaven Ave., Tujunga, CA 91042
Contact: Barbara at 818-951-8255 or BStewart@BaumHedlundLaw.com
Web: http://www.TheLivingTradition.org/SkiDance.html
What: Contra, English Country, and Couples Dances;
Singing and Dance Workshops
Where: Saturday -- location TBA
Sunday -- Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara
When: Sat., May 28, 2005 (approx. $15, after 7pm, $9):
Contra & English Dance, 2 - 5pm:
Contra dance, 7-10:30pm:
Sun., May 29, (approx. $25; after 7:30pm, $15; after 10pm, $10):
1pm - 6pm Contras, 6-7:30pm Potluck, 7:30pm-1am Contras,
[Co-located Dance and Singing Workshops]
Contact: (805) 969-1511 or http://www.sbcds.org/contacts/
Web: http://www.sbcds.org/sf/
What: English Country Dance Special Event
(Semi-formal, festive, or period dress and costumes admired)
When: Sat., June 11, 2005
[Workshop 2-5pm, Doors open 7pm, Singing 7:30pm, Ball 8-11pm]
Where: Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Avenue, Peteluma
Price: TBA (reg. starts mid-Feb. 2005)
Caller: Bruce Hamilton
Musicians: Chuck Ward, Barbara Greenberg, and Daniel Beerbohm
Contact: Tom and Kathy at 707-829-0168, or watbodger@yahoo.com
Checks to: "Mad Robin Ball", 185 Dutton Ave., Sebastopol, CA 95472
Web: http://nbcds.org/MadRobin
What: Participatory Music, Instrum., Crafts,
Singing & Storytelling Workshops
Contra, Celtic, International Dance, and More!
When: Fri. eve., June 24 through Sun. eve., June 26, 2005
Where: SOKA University Campus
26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas
(Las Virgenes Rd. Exit, South of 101 Fwy. at Mulholland
Prices per Day: $18 (before 1/1/05) (approx. $22 after)
(after 5/1: $25 adv., $30 gate $22 students])
Fri. or Sat. eve. Contra, or Fri. Storytelling: $10
Sat. Eve. Concert: $10 (after 5/1, $12adv.; $15 door)
Dances and dance workshops:
Contra Dance callers: Becky Hill (OH) and Cis Hinkle (GA)
Contra Dance music by: The Evil Diane (Sam Bartlett, Larry Unger,
Lissa Schneckenburger, and Chris Layer) and
The Syncopaths (Jeff Spero, Ryan McKasson, Bill Flores, Christa Burch)
Irish Ceili & Set dancing w/ Molly Bennett
Quebecois dance w/ France Bourque-Moreau
Greek & Balkan dance w/ Yves Moreau
Concerts & Featured Performers:
The Bills (Chris Frye, Marc Atkinson, Glen Manders,
Adrian Dolan, and Jeremy Penner)
Veretski Pass (Stuart Brotman, Joshua Horowitz, Cookie Segelstein)
Music Workshops and performaces by: Dan Crow, Bob & Melody Burns,
Wes Chappel, Pierre Schryer, Randy Marchany, Liz Carroll,
Leela & Ellie Grace, Brenda Hunter, Chris Reed, Cliff Moses,
Ron Brown, Don Wallace, Julie Davis, Drew Smith, Frank Simpson,
Tom Axworthy, Michael Mendelson, Sue Raimond, Tom & Patrick Sauber,
Rafe Stefanini, Dan Gellert, Brad Leftwich
Contact: California Traditional Music Society,
4401 Trancas Place, Tarzana, CA 91356-5399
ctms@lafn.org, 818-817-7756 10am-4pm
Web: http://www.ctms-folkmusic.org
What: Contras, Squares, Clogging, and Couple Dancing;
Music, Singing, and Storytelling
When: Sat., July 3 to Sat., July 10, 2004
Where: Mendocino Woodlands Camp
[4 hrs. North of San Francisco]
Mendocino, California
(see http://www.mendocinowoodlands.org/ for site info.)
Price: $695 (dep. $75, balance due 6/6/05;
Work scholarships for up to 33% fee reduction available)
Callers: Kathy Anderson [OH], Carol Ormond [OH], and Richard Powers
Musicians: The Groovemongers [NY]
(C.W. Abbott, Jane Knoeck, Rebecca McCallum, Mark Hellenberg)
Plus: Anita Anderson, Daron Douglas, Andrea Hoag, Stuart Kenney,
and Jim Oakden
Clogging: Kalia Kliba
Checks payable (starting late Feb.) to: "BACDS"
c/o Flip Alpern, P.O. Box 501, Willits, CA 95490-0501
Contact: Judy Rose Dornbush at 415-456-46021, dancenart@aol.com;
or Joyce Cooper at 408-858-4812, ibedanzr@yahoo.com
Web page: http://www.bacds.org/americanweek
What: Contra & Square Dance; Dance, Music, and Singing Workshops
Where: Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara
When: Fri., Sept. 23 thru. Sun., Sept. 25, 2005
[Fri. night, Sat. day, and Sun. after 1pm at Carrillo Ballroom;
Sat. eve dance at a location TBA
Sun. morning potluck, concert, and group picture at Oak Park]
Price: (approx.) $100
Caller: TBA
Music by: Raz-de-Maree
(Rachel Aucoin, Sabin Jacques [both of Domino], & Claudine Arcand)
Contact: (805) 969-1511 or http://www.sbcds.org/contacts/
Apps. to: "SBCDS", P.O. Box 21904,
Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1904
Web: http://www.sbcds.org/hm/
[Sun., 9/25 Meltdown Contra, 7 - 10:30pm, at the Carrillo Ballroom,
TBA calling w/ music by Raz-de-Maree, open to the public ($10)]
What: Contra Dance
When: Sat., Oct. 1, 7:30pm to midnight, $12
Where: Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey
Caller: Kathy Anderson [OH]
Musicians: The Groovemongers [NY & OH]
(C.W. Abbott, Jane Knoeck, Rebecca McCallum, Mark Hellenberg)
Contact: Bob Silberstein, 831-373-7559 or RobertS00@aol.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/montereycdc
[Kathy Anderson & the Groovemongers will be in Felton, Fri., Sept. 30
and in San Rafael, Sun., Oct. 2 for contra dances]
This list was compiled from CDC, The Living Tradition, SBCDS, SDFH, CCCDS, BACDS,
BAERS, TDSC, MCDC, and SCDS, fliers and WWW page information.
Other WWW dance pages:
CDC -- Los Angeles Contra dance schedule
The Living Tradition -- Orange County Contra dancing and folk events
SBCDS -- Santa Barbara Contra dance schedule
Ojai Contra dances
SDFH -- San Diego Folk Heritage contra dance schedule
CCCDS -- San Luis Obispo dance schedule
BACDS -- San Francisco Bay Area dance schedule
TDSC -- Santa Cruz dance schedule
MCDC -- Monterey dance schedule
NBCDS -- North Bay Area contra and English dance schedule
Sonora -- Sonora Contra and English dancing
SCDS -- Sacramento Area dance schedule
FCD -- Auburn and Nevada City (Foothill) contra dance schedule
CDSS -- Country Dance and Song Society home page
Nationwide Contradance Web page
State by State Contra Dance Index Page
Clickable US Contradance Map
Ted Crane's Dance Database
Western Contra and English Dance Camp and Event page
Charlie Seelig's Dance Festival page
The Dance Gypsy dance planner
Steve Allen <sla@ucolick.org>