English Country Dance: Live in Lawrence!

Photo copyright 2009 Jim Kazakoff,
used with permission.
| English Country Dance is often flirty,
often stately, sometimes fast and furious and occasionally
just silly. We always strive to keep it fun.
Jane Austen would
have known many of the dances we do, but not all.
~~ English Dance ~~
Sunday,
Feb 19, 2012
Workshop in English Basics 1:00 pm
Dance 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Live
music by Greg and Jill Allen,
aka Red House
Calling by Jill Allen
and Jerome Grisanti
Douglas County Senior Center,
745
Vermont St,
Lawrence, KS 66044
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Special Location & Special
Day! |
We will be having a special dance in February
in conjunction with several other dance and music groups in
Lawrence. The Midwinter Meltdown features local talent from
the region and features contra dance, English dance, shape-note
singing, a dance workshop, parties and fellowship. We will
be dancing on SUNDAY,
February 19, 2012 at the Douglas County Community Center.
More information on the weekend is available at http://www.lawrencebarndance.org/#wknd
Directions to our usual location: Since
June 2011, we've been dancing at the Unitarian
Fellowship of Lawrence, 1263
N 1100 Road on the third Saturday of each month, with
occasional exceptions. From Lawrence, head south on US-59
(Iowa St). Go two miles past 31st St. and turn right onto
N. 1100 Road. Go about four-tenths of a mile and the building
is on the left (1263 North 1100 Road). Get out of the car
and come dance!
Parking: There is plenty of parking in the
lot next to the building.
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A note to new dancers:
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| Many English Country Dances are relatively
easy, but some figures require the ability to negotiate patterns
without direct physical help from a partner or neighbor. Most
people can learn these patterns without much difficulty --
your learning curve may seem steep at first but fellow dancers
are very friendly and patient. You may soon find yourself
hooked by the achingly beautiful music, the elegant movements
andthe interaction with smiling people.
If you have ever visited a foreign country,
you may have experienced a slight disorientation mixed with
a feeling of wonder and joy. We now welcome you to a new foreign
experience: English Country Dance.
Some basic English
figures explained.
Just the Facts, Ma'am
- Third Saturdays of the month
- English Country Dance & Tea series
- 1:30 - 4:00 pm
- Basics of English workshop 1:00 pm
- Or style tips if all present are familiar with Basics
- Admission $6.00 / $3.00 students
- Please bring a snack to share
- Contact Jill Allen at 785-841-5759 for more info
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Previous Schedule (Archive)
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Dates: |
Callers |
Venue |
| January
24, 2010 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
February
21, 2010*
(*third Sunday) |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen
and Guest Callers |
Camelot
II Ballroom
Midwinter
Meltdown |
| March
28, 2010 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
| April
25, 2010 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen
Enid Cocke |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
| May
23, 2010 |
Jerome
Grisanti
|
Camelot
II Ballroom |
| June
27, 2010 |
Jill
Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
| July
25, 2010 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
| August
22, 2010 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
| September
19, 2010 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen
Bob Green |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
| October
24, 2010 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
| November
28, 2010 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
| Jan
23, 2011 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
Feb
20, 2011
*Third Sunday*
Midwinter
Meltdown
Halfpage
flier |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen
Susan Downs
Jim Thaxter
Lucy Shopen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
Mar
19 (Saturday)
* Ad
Astra Ball *
Costumed Civil War period
event celebrating the
150th anniversary of
Kansas statehood |
Jerome
Grisanti |
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| Mar
27, 2011 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
Apr
17, 2011
*Third Sunday*
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Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Camelot
II Ballroom |
May 21, 2011
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Jerome Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Signs
of Life
Bookstore & Gallery
722
Massachusetts Street |
| Jun
18, 2011 |
John
Turner
Jill Allen |
Unitarian
Fellowship of Lawrence
1263
North 1100 Road |
| Jul
9, 2011 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Unitarian
Fellowship of Lawrence
1263
N 1100 Road |
Aug
20, 2011 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Unitarian
Fellowship of Lawrence
1263
N 1100 Road |
| Sept.
17, 2011 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Unitarian
Fellowship of Lawrence
1263
N 1100 Road |
| Oct.
15, 2011 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Unitarian
Fellowship of Lawrence
1263
N 1100 Road |
| Nov.
19, 2011 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Unitarian
Fellowship of Lawrence
1263
N 1100 Road |
| December
2011 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Our
now-traditional party at the Allen's |
| January
2012 |
Jerome
Grisanti
Jill Allen |
Unitarian
Fellowship of Lawrence
1263
N 1100 Road |
Interested
callers please contact Jill or Jerome.
"All the glory you can stand." |
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