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May 2020
Saturday Evening Waltz Party with Pete’s Posse on Zoom
Performing for us together in person for one of the first times since SIP-Vermont's own trad-roots power trio! Composed of acclaimed musician Pete Sutherland, his talented protégé Oliver Scanlon and the uber-dynamic Tristan Henderson, Pete's Posse never fails to surprise and excite! Twin fiddles in tight, wild harmony over high-powered guitar and pounding foot percussion with mandolin, clawhammer banjo, jaw harp, rocking keyboards, and soaring vocal harmonies adding color to the Posse's sonic landscape. Here’s how it works: Join by…
Find out more »SANTA ROSA CONTRA DANCE – CANCELLED
Caller: Lynn Ackerson Band: ***Topher Gayle (mandolin, banjo, percussion) ***Jim Burke (guitar) ***Kenny Blacklock (fiddle, mandolin) Sound: Carlo Calabi Manager: Karen Frazier Beginner’s Lesson at 7:30pm Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17
Find out more »Special 5th Sunday Advanced English Country Dance – cancelled
Caller: Kalia Kliban, with recorded music
Find out more »June 2020
Saturday Evening Waltz Party with Tea & Whisky on Zoom
Everyone is welcome at this waltz concert on zoom! With Karin McQuade’s hypnotic vocals and raging fiddle, and Andrae Raffield (of Contraforce fame) on electric guitar and beats, this duo combines tradition with wild trance and electric sounds. Karin’s playful personality in song and music and Andre’s pulsing rhythm and melody make for a very dynamic combination! Topic: Saturday Evening Waltz Party with Tea and Whisky on Zoom Time: Jun 6, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join…
Find out more »Sebastopol English Country Dance
Mad Robin Ball rehearsal dance
Caller: Gary Thomas
Band: Rebecca King (piano), Jon Berger (violin)
PETALUMA CONTRA DANCE CANCELLED
Caller: Yoyo Zhou Band: Countercurrent (WA), Brian Lindsay on fiddle, feet, and vocals, and Alex Sturbaum on guitar and vocals. Dance Managers: Tom Schwartz & Linda Howard Sound: Eric Black Beginner’s Lesson at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $10 NBCDS/CDSS-affiliate members; $12 non-members; $5 under 30, FT students w/ID, and financial hardship; $2 ages 6-17 Please note the dance is in the St. John’s Social Hall on C St. between 5th and 6th Streets, adjacent to the parking lot. Also, please note…
Find out more »Mad Robin Ball 2020 (English) – Cancelled
Mad Robin Ball (pre-registration required)
Caller: Alan Winston
Band: Charlie Hancock (piano), Eden MacAdam-Somer (violin), Larry Unger (guitar)
San Rafael Contra Dance – CANCELLED
CONTRA DANCE, WALTZ WORKSHOP, POTLUCK!
Caller - our own Todd Silverstein! Rodney Miller (fiddle) and Rebecca King (grand piano)! They rock!
The free waltz workshop is from 5:00-6:00. If you're a beginner this will definitely set you on the right path to waltzing pleasure, for yourself and your partners. If you're experienced, join us! It helps to have a mix of experienced and beginner dancers - benefits the community in all kinds of ways! Plus reviewing the basics of something as subtle as waltzing is always valuable. You are guaranteed to learn!
Instructor Michael Penk, known for his smooth and always-on-the-beat waltzing, is a favorite waltz partner all up and down the west coast. His experience in learning and teaching various dance styles makes him particularly qualified to teach this workshop. His emphasis on and enjoyment of the music comes through in his dancing as pure joy. He'll be assisted by another experienced dancer to-be-named.
The workshop begins promptly at 5:00, followed by a potluck – main dish provided, bring sides & salads.
Look for sign-up sheets at dances (for our planning purposes), but no registration necessary.
The evening contra dance will follow and just might include some extra waltzes to show off your new skills!
Members $10, Non-members $12, Students, under-30's, financially challenged $7
Don't forget your water bottle and snacks for the break!
Find out more »Saturday Evening Waltz Party with Countercurrent on Zoom
Everyone is welcome! Zoom link is below. Countercurrent is a duo based in Western Washington that has been delighting contra dancers and concert audiences for nigh on a decade. Composed of Alex Sturbaum (guitar, vocals) and Brian Lindsay (fiddle, feet, vocals), we incorporate Irish, American, French-Canadian, and pop influences into our music to create a high-energy and dynamic sound! Please join us and feel free to share this event with your friends. It’s been wonderful seeing old and new friends…
Find out more »Special post-Mad Robin Ball English dance (Sebastopol) – cancelled
Caller: Alan Winston
Band: Charlie Hancock (piano), Eden MacAdam-Somer (violin), Larry Unger (guitar)
FAULTLINE FROLIC – CANCELLED
Caller: Cis Hinkle (GA)
Band: Notorious
Eden MacAdam-Somer (MA) (fiddle)
Larry Unger (MA) (guitar, banjo)
Sam Bartlett (IN) (mandolin)
Mark (Pokey) Hellenberg (OH) (percussion)
Sound: Victor Garza (SO CA)
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