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