Past Childgrove English Dances - 2012
January 6, 2012 - English Styling and Honking Workshop
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: Missy Reisenleiter and Karen Jackson
Each caller gets 3 minutes to teach a dance, and another 3 minutes to teach a "style point". If they go over the 3-minute limit, they may get "honked" with a fine old brass taxi horn.
January 20, 2012 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players - Martha Edwards, Kristin Graham and Guests
calling: Bob Green and guests
February 3, 2012 - English Styling and Honking Workshop
at the Monday Club
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: various
Each caller gets 3 minutes to teach a dance, and another 3 minutes to teach a "style point". If they go over the 3-minute limit, they may get "honked" with a fine old brass taxi horn.
February 17, 2012 - Presidents Ball
at the Monday Club
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to the Tu'Penny Players (Martha Edwards on fiddle, Kristin Graham on keyboard, and Dana Hotle on clarinet)
calling: Master of Ceremonies, Peter Wollenberg, Missy Reisenleiter, John Ramsay, Mark Rice, Crystal Gallacci Jones, and Bob Green.
This year, we are focusing on Civil War Period dances. You are encouraged (but certainly not required!) to dress in period costume.
March 2, 2012 - English Styling Workshop
at the Monday Club
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: various
We've pretty much dropped the "honking" part of the Styling workshop since our callers have gottn pretty good at keeping the teaching crisp. We still emphasize style points, and the casual atmosphere makes it easy to get your questions answered! Otherwise, we just have a good time dancing.
March 16, 2012 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players - Martha Edwards, fiddle, Kristin Graham, keyboard, and Lisa Gilbert, flute
calling: Keith Tuxhorn from Austin, TX
April 7, 2012 - English Styling and Honking Workshop
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: Bob Green, Missy Reisenleiter, Karen Jackson and Martha Edwards
Each caller is challenged to teach a dance succinctly, then gets an extra couple of minutes to focus on a particular move, either their pet peeve or their favorite move. The dancers enjoy honing their skills and helping folks who are new to English.
April 21, 2012 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Hibernia Station with Guest Artist Martha Edwards
calling: MR2 (Missy Reisenleiter and Mark Rice)
May 4, 2012 - English Styling and Honking Workshop
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: Martha Edwards and Bob Green
Each caller is challenged to teach a dance succinctly, then gets an extra couple of minutes to focus on a particular move, either their pet peeve or their favorite move. The dancers enjoy honing their skills and helping folks who are new to English.
May 18, 2012 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players (Martha Edwards, fiddle, Kristin Graham, keyboard)
calling: Bob Green and Karen Jackson
June 1, 2012 - English Styling Workshop
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: various
Each caller is challenged to teach a dance succinctly, then gets an extra couple of minutes to focus on a particular move, either their pet peeve or their favorite move. The dancers enjoy honing their skills and helping folks who are new to English.
June 15, 2012 - Midsummer Night Ball
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Ragged Robin (Ben Schreiber, fiddle, Martha Edwards, fiddle, Billy Boyer, keyboard)
calling: Jerome Grisanti of Maryville, MO
The Midsummer Night Ball is our newest tradition, and features Shakespearean motifs.
Its' a dress-up Ball, and we encourage you to come dressed as a character from a Shakespeare play! However, with our without costume, we welcome your dancing presence!
July 6, 2012 - English Styling Workshop
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: various
Each caller is challenged to teach a dance succinctly, then gets an extra couple of minutes to focus on a particular move, either their pet peeve or their favorite move. The dancers enjoy honing their skills and helping folks who are new to English.
July 20, 2012 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Hibernia Station
calling: Bob Green
August 3, 2012 - English Styling Workshop
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: Missy Reisenleiter, Mark Rice
Each caller is challenged to teach a dance succinctly, then gets an extra couple of minutes to focus on a particular move, either their pet peeve or their favorite move. The dancers enjoy honing their skills and helping folks who are new to English.
August 17, 2012 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players
calling: Peter Wollenberg
August 31 - September 2, 2012 - High Tea & Sarsaparilla
English/American dance weekend (English Country Dance and Contra Dance)
September 7, 2012 - English Styling Workshop
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: Missy Reisenleiter, Bob Green, Martha Edwards
September 21, 2012 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players with Joseph Galbraith on flute
calling: Bob Green and Karen Jackson
October 5, 2012 - English Styling Workshop
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: various
Each caller is challenged to teach a dance succinctly, then gets an extra couple of minutes to focus on a particular move, either their pet peeve or their favorite move. The dancers enjoy honing their skills and helping folks who are new to English.
COLIN HUME IN AMERICA WEEK - OCTOBER 9-15
Colin Hume, renowned caller and ECD Choreographer from England, will give a workshop in St Louis on October 9, 2012, sponsored by STL ECD. The workshop will be at Brentwood UCC, 2400 S. Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, MO
For more, follow him to Champaign-Urbana, IL on October 12-13, 2012, and to Chicago, IL on October 14-15, 2012.
Here's a flyer listing all of the Colin Hume in America events.
October 19, 2012 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players
calling: TBA
November 2, 2012 - English Styling Workshop
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: various
Each caller is challenged to teach a dance succinctly, then gets an extra couple of minutes to focus on a particular move, either their pet peeve or their favorite move. The dancers enjoy honing their skills and helping folks who are new to English.
BRUCE HAMILTON IN ST LOUIS WEEK – NOVEMBER 13-18
Bruce Hamilton, outgoing President of CDSS, fabulous dancer, caller, and teacher
Tuesday November 13 - Dance Discovery (public invited) at Brentwood UCC, 2400 S. Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, MO
Wednesday November 14 - Calling Party
Thursday November 15 - Blackthorn Morris
Friday, November 16, English Country Dance at the Monday Club
Saturday November 17, Jovial Beggars Dance in Rolla, MO
Sunday, November 18, Brunch at Mary Schmidt’s house
November 16, 2012 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: TBA
calling: TBA
*November 30, 2012 - English Styling Workshop - NOTE CHANGE OF DATE - This is the Friday before the first Saturday
(NOTE: December 1 is a Saturday, making it a difficult month for scheduling. Since we're our dance with Kathy Anderson on the Friday before the third Saturday, we're also moving our Workshop date a week earlier as well. Be sure to go to the STL ECD dance on Friday, December 7 as they were kind enough to move theirs to that date.)
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: various
Each caller is challenged to teach a dance succinctly, then gets an extra couple of minutes to focus on a particular move, either their pet peeve or their favorite move. The dancers enjoy honing their skills and helping folks who are new to English.
*December 14, 2012 - Yuletide Ball with Kathy Anderson
(NOTE: this is the Friday before the third Saturday so that we can have our three-dance weekend even when the first of the month is on a Saturday!)
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: The Tu'Penny Players (Kristin Graham, keyboard and Martha Edwards, fiddle, with Lisa Gilbert on flute)
calling: Kathy Anderson of Dayton, Ohio
The Yuletide Ball is a wonderful, sparkly dance, filled with beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen, dressed in their holiday finest, dancing elegant dances to beautiful music.
Past Childgrove English Dances - 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013 - English Country Dance Styling Workshop
Friday, January 18, 2013 - English Country Dance
This evening's theme will be "Maggots, Whims, Fancies, and Just Plain Nuts"
music: The Tu'Penny Players
calling: Bob Green
Monday, February 4, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday February 15, 2013 at 8:00pm Presidents Ball (English Country Dance) $10 Download a flyer here.
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players
Master of Ceremonies: Peter Wollenberg
Monday, March 4, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday, March 15, 2013 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: The Tu'Penny Players (Kristin Graham, Martha Edwards, Tim Hirzel)
calling: MR2 (Missy Reisenleiter and Mark Rice)
Monday, April 1, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday, April 19, 2013 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players
calling: Johathan Sivier of Champaign-Urbana
Monday, May 6, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday May 17, 2013 - English Country Dance cancelled
The Friday dance is cancelled, but there's an English workshop/dance on Saturday
at the Kimmswick Dance weekend at Cuivre River State Park in Troy, MO.
Saturday May 18, 2013 - 2:30-4:30pm English Workshop/Dance at Kimmswick
The English Workshop/Dance at Kimmswick is usually a bunch of fun - we're joined by other contra/English crossover types from five states around. If you're new to it, we'll be helpful, but since the dancers at Kimmswick are usually pretty highly skilled, we may just go ahead and call our regular dances. You'll catch on - the basic idea is just the same; there are just a few different moves to learn.
Monday, June 3, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday-Saturday, June 21-22, 2013 - English Country Dance Weekend with Bruce Hamilton
Bruce Hamilton is the former President of CDSS and an amazing dancer, caller and teacher. He has some ideas he's been tossing around in his head and is going to try some of them out on us. That's pretty much a guarantee of an interesting and fun time.
- Friday June 21, English Country Dance
- Saturday, June 22 during the day, English Workshops
- 10:00am Dancer workshop
- 2:00pm Caller workshop
- Saturday night June 22, 8pm Midsummer Night Ball
Monday, July 1, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday, July 19, 2013 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players
calling: Peter Wollenberg
Monday, August 5, 2019 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday, August 16, 2013 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players
calling:
Friday-Sunday, August 30-September 1, 2013 - High Tea and Sarsaparilla with Gaye Fifer
English/American dance weekend (English Country Dance and Contra Dance)
September 2, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday, September 20, 2013 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players
calling: Bob Green
Monday, October 7, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday, October 18, 2013 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: Tu'Penny Players
calling: Dr. John Ramsay
Monday, November 4, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday November 15 English Country Dance (MOVED TO Monday November 18)
Monday, November 18, 2013 - English Country Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, workshop in the basics at 7:00pm, dance begins at 7:30pm.
music: Ragged Robin (Billy Boyer, keyboard, Martha Edwards and Aileen Murphy, fiddles)
calling: open calling (see Missy)
Special guest Rima Dael, Executive Director of CDSS, is planning to attend the dance. Read more about CDSS.
Monday, December 2, 2013 - Plain and Fancy Dance
Doors open at 6:30pm, easy ("Plain") dances from 7 to 8:30pm., more complex ("Fancy") dances from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
music: Dance to recorded music.
calling: open
Friday, December 20, 2013 - Yuletide Ball
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
music: The Tu'Penny Players
calling: Kay Tomlinson, Missy Reisenleiter and Mark Rice
The Yuletide Ball is a wonderful, sparkly dance, filled with beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen, dressed in their holiday finest, dancing elegant dances to lovely music.
English Country Dances of 2015
Monday, Jan 5, 2015 - Plain and Fancy Dance $5
7-8:30pm - easy dances, 8:30-10pm - advanced dances
music: recorded
calling: as many as will
7:30pm workshop in the Basics, 8pm dance to live music
Doors open at 7pm, workshop in the basics at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8:00pm.
Monday, February 2, 2015 - Plain and Fancy Dances $5
7-8:30pm - easy dances, 8:30-10pm - advanced dances
music: recorded
calling: as many as will
Friday February 20, 2015 8pm PRESIDENTS BALL $10 CANCELLED!
We're so sorry, but it looks as if the road conditions will be icy at the end of the Ball, and we've decided not to take a chance that our dancers will be put in jeopardy. But take heart - we've already started talking about a ball next month, on March 20, the First Day of Spring.
band: Tu'Penny Players
callers: Local stars
This year's February Ball theme celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, in which, on the Eighth of January in 1815, American forces won the battle which finally stopped the hostilities between Great Britain and the American Colonies. Even though the Revolutionary War was officially over in 1783 with the Peace of Paris, skirmishes with Britain over bits of the New World continued. But after this final battle in the War of 1812, America and Britain were able to fashion a friendship which has lasted a couple of centuries now.
Come help celebrate that Anglo-American friendship in a dress-up English Country Dance Ball on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 8pm.
We recommend Regency Period dress for those who want to match the clothing of that era. But please understand that, while Regency Period attire is admired, it is NOT required! You are welcome to come dance in clothing of the period of your choice, including Modern Casual!
Friday March 20, 2015 8pm Presidents Ball Rescheduled - A Pretty Little Frisk $10
music: the Tu'Penny Players
calling: John Ramsay, Mark Rice, Bob Green and Peter Wollenberg
Monday, April 6, 2015 - Plain and Fancy Dances $5
7-8:30pm - easy dances, 8:30-10pm - advanced dances
music: recorded
calling: as many as will
Friday June 19, 2015 8pm MIDSUMMER NIGHT BALL $10
7:30pm workshop in the Basics, 8pm dance to live music
band: Tu'Penny Players
callers: Dr. John Ramsay
7-8:30pm - easy dances8:30-10pm - advanced dances
music: recorded
calling: as many as will
Friday July 17, 2015 8pm English Country Dance $7
7:30pm workshop in the Basics, 8pm dance to live music
band: Tu'Penny Players
callers: Tom Hurlbut, from Iowa
Monday, August 3, 2015 - Plain and Fancy Dances $5
7-8:30pm - easy dances, 8:30-10pm - advanced dances
music: recorded
calling: as many as will
Note: the dance from 7-8:30 features easier, community-style dances. If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers, then stay for some more complex dances after 8:30pm.
Monday August 17, 2015 7pm English Country Dance $7 PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE AND TIME
6:30pm workshop in the Basics, 7-9:30pm dance to live music
callers: (MR)3 - Missy Reisenleiter, Mark Rice, Martha and Robert
Friday-Sunday, September 4-6, 2015 HIGH TEA ENGLISH DANCE WEEKEND
band: Jonathan Jensen, keyboard et al, Miranda Arana, flute et al, Martha Edwards, fiddle et al
caller: Brad Foster
Monday, September 7, 2015 - NO Plain and Fancy Dances - rest up after High Tea!
Friday, September 18, 2015, 7pm English Country Dance $7
band: Tu'Penny Players (Kristin Graham on keyboard, Justus Matthews on clarinet, Martha Edwards on fiddle)
caller: Bob Green
Monday, October 5, 2015 - Plain and Fancy Dances $7
7-8:30pm - easy dances, 8:30-10pm - advanced dances
music: recorded
calling: as many as will
Monday October 19, 2015 7pm English Country Dance $7
7pm workshop in the Basics, 7:30pm dance to live music
band: Tu'Penny Players
callers: (MR)2 (Missy Reisenleiter and Mark Rice)
Monday, November 2, 2015 - Plain and Fancy Dances $5
7-8:30pm - easy dances, 8:30-10pm - advanced dances
music: recorded
calling: as many as will
Monday November 16, 2015 7pm English Country Dance $7
7pm workshop in the Basics, 7:30pm dance to live music
band: Tu'Penny Players
callers: M&M: Missy Reisenleiter and Martha Edwards
Monday, December 7, 2015 - Plain and Fancy Dances $5
7-8:30pm - easy dances, 8:30-10pm - advanced dances
music: recorded
calling: as many as will
Friday December 18, 2015 7:30pm YULETIDE BALL $15
7:00pm workshop in the Basics, 7:30pm dance to live music
band: Tu'Penny Players (Kristin Graham, keyboard, Martha Edwards, fiddle, Justus Matthews, clarinet)
caller: Susan Kevra from Nashville, TN
English Country Dances of 2016
Past English Dances in 2016
Monday, January 4, 2016 7pm English Plain and Fancy Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
Note: the dance from 7-8:30 features easier, community-style dances. If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers, then stay for some more complex dances after 8:30pm.
Friday January 15, 2016 7:30pm (Workshop in the Basics at 7pm) English Country Dance $7
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: MR2 (Missy Reisenleiter and Mark Rice)
Monday, February 1, 2016 7pm English Plain and Fancy Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
Note: the dance from 7-8:30 features easier, community-style dances. If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers, then stay for some more complex dances after 8:30pm.
"Would you like polka dots, sir?"
Friday February 19, 2016 7:30pm PRESIDENTS' BALL (aka Presidents Having a Ball) English Country Dance $10
(Workshop in the Basics at 7pm)
band: Tu'Penny Players (Martha Edwards, fiddle, Kristin Graham, keyboard, Justus Matthews, clarinet)
callers: Peter Wollenberg, Mark Rice, Missy Reisenleiter
In this season of silly Presidential campaigns, we've decided to have a little fun ourselves.
Monday, March 7, 2016 7pm English Plain and Fancy Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
Note: the dance from 7-8:30 features easier, community-style dances. If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers, then stay for some more complex dances after 8:30pm.
Friday March 18, 2016 7:30pm (Workshop in the Basics at 7pm) English Country Dance $7
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Robert Green
Monday, April 4, 2016 7pm English Plain and Fancy Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
Note: the dance from 7-8:30 features easier, community-style dances. If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers, then stay for some more complex dances after 8:30pm.
Friday April 22, 2016 7:30pm (Workshop in the Basics at 7pm) English Country Dance $7 (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO FOURTH FRIDAY!)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Missy Reisenleiter
There's a Regency Ball at the Mahler Ballroom on the third Friday (April 15, 2016) - our band is playing, and lots of our dancers are going. It's expensive, and requires period costume, but oh, what a pleasure! Deborah Hyland will be calling, and Dance Discovery will provide some wonderful dance demonstrations! And if this sort of thing rocks your world, there's a Civil War Ball at the Mahler Ballroom the next day, Saturday April 16, 2016. We're going to that one, too...
Monday, May 2, 2016 7pm English Plain and Fancy Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
Note: the dance from 7-8:30 features easier, community-style dances. If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers, then stay for some more complex dances after 8:30pm.
Friday May 20, 2016 7:30pm (Workshop in the Basics at 7pm) English Country Dance $7
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Mark Rice
Monday, June 6, 2016 7pm English Plain and Fancy Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
Note: the dance from 7-8:30 features easier, community-style dances. If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers, then stay for some more complex dances after 8:30pm.
Friday June 17, 2016 7:30pm (Workshop in the Basics at 7pm) Midsummer Night Ball $10
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Andrea Nettleton from Atlanta Georgia
Monday, July 4, 2016 7pm English Plain and Fancy Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
Note: the dance from 7-8:30 features easier, community-style dances. If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers, then stay for some more complex dances after 8:30pm.
Friday July 15, 2016 7:30pm (Workshop in the Basics at 7pm) English Country Dance $7
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Tom Hurlbut from Muscatine Iowa
Monday, August 1, 2016 7pm English Plain and Fancy Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
Note: the dance from 7-8:30 features easier, community-style dances. If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers, then stay for some more complex dances after 8:30pm.
Friday August 19, 2016 7:30pm (Workshop in the Basics at 7pm) English Country Dance $7
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Jonathan Sivier from Champaign-Urbana, IL
Friday-Saturday-Sunday September 2-4, 2016 HIGH TEA ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE WEEKEND
band: Ladies at Play with Martha Edwards
caller: Sharon Green from San Francisco
Monday, September 5, 2016 English Plain and Fancy Dance CANCELLED !
Enjoy Labor Day - have a picnic!Friday September 16, 2016 7:30pm (Workshop in the Basics at 7pm) English Country Dance $7
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Bob Green
Monday, October 3, 2016 7pm Learn to Dance English $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday October 21, 2016 7pm English Country Dance $7
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Missy Reisenleiter
Monday, November 7, 2016 7pm Learn to Dance English $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday November 18, 2016 7pm English Country Dance Dance moved 3 days, to the following Monday!
So sorry, there was a bit of a SNAFU, and the Monday Club needs the hall on November 18, so we've moved the dance to the following Monday night (see directly below). Same time, same place - even more fun, if you come!
Monday November 21, 2016 7pm English Country Dance $7
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Mark Rice
Monday, December 5, 2016 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday December 16, 2016 7pm Yuletide Ball $10
band: Ben Schreiber, George Paul and Martha Edwardscaller: Dr John Ramsay
This dance was unfortunately cancelled on account of dangerously icy weather. We'll really have to try to reschedule it sometime!
English Country Dances of 2017
Past English Dances in 2017
Monday January 2, 2017 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday January 20, 2017 7pm English Country Dance $10 (ask about discounts)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Bob Green and Zoe Quinn
Monday February 6, 2017 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday February 17, 2017 7pm English Country Dance - Presidents' Ball $15 (ask about discounts)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Missy Reisenleiter, Mark Rice, Peter Wollenberg and Bob Green
Period attire admired, but not required!
Monday March 6, 2017 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday March 17, 2017 7pm English Country Dance $10 (ask about discounts)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Keith Tuxhorn
Monday April 3, 2017 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday April 21, 2017 7pm English Country Dance $10 (ask about discounts)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: MR-Squared – Missy Reisenleiter and Mark Rice
Monday May 1, 2017 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday May 19, 2017 7pm English Country Dance $10 (ask about discounts)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Ladies' Night Out with Missy Reisenleiter and Karen Jackson
Sunday May 28, 2017 10:00AM English Country Dance Workshop at Meet Me in St Louis Dance Weekend Meet Me in St Louis Dance Weekend $7
band: Wild Rumpus
caller: Bob Green, Missy Reisenleiter and Mark Rice
Monday June 5, 2017 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday, June 16, 2017 7pm Midsummer Night's Ball $15
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Dr. John Ramsay
This is a dress-up ball, and we encourage you to come dressed as your favorite Shakespeare character. No one has yet come as Bottom the Weaver when he is transformed into a donkey, but we keep hoping... Download a flyer here.
Monday July 3, 2017 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday July 21, 2017 7pm English Country Dance $10 (ask about discounts)
caller: Jonathan Sivier
Monday August 7, 2017 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday August 18, 2017 7pm English Country Dance $10 (ask about discounts)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Nick Rockstroh
Monday September 4, 2017 NO Learn to Dance English CANCELLED
Friday, September 15, 2017 7pm English Country Dance $10 (ask about discounts)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Tom Hurlbut
Friday, September 1 - Sunday, September 3, 2017 - High Tea English Country Dance Weekend
High Tea brings the incredible caller Bruce Hamilton to town again, and guess who else! The Ladies at Play! (Please note: this event is Sold Out!)
Friday, October 20, 2017 7pm English Country Dance $10 (ask about discounts)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: Gentleman’s Night Out
Monday November 6, 2017 at 7pm Learn to Dance English $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday, November 17, 2017 7pm English Country Dance $10 (ask about discounts)
band: Tu'Penny Players
caller: TBA
Monday, December 4, 2017 at 7pm Learn English Dance $5
music: recorded
caller: multiple
If you are new to English, or new to dancing, this is for you! Experienced dancers are encouraged to come to help the newer dancers - we'll do some more complex dances later in the evening.
Friday, December 15, 2017 7pm Yuletide Ball $15 (ask about discounts)
band: Ben Schreiber and the Cosmic Otters
caller: Local callers