English Country Dancing Start the Week with Zither Man

Huh you say? It's a new dance that we'll be trying on Monday night at English Country Dancing. Here's a clip of the dance from Pinewoods:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh0KKDNjGOc


And we'll be doing another recent favorite, Hazelfern Place, seen in the following clip --it's the third dance with lines going up and down the hall. This is a clip from last year's Fandango weekend in Atlanta which many from Florida will be travelling to this coming weekend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwaMGLKplIc

 

As usual our newcomers were a joy!  Little did they know they started with 3 and 4 star dances and they did great! (So please come back!)  Thanks to all the dancers for helping others with body language and subtle hints. 

So come have fun with us!  Live beautiful music every Monday evening with Hoggetowne Fancy. We pick dances which are lively, waltzy, and stately--all alot of fun.  Everyone is welcome.  No experience, special dress, or partner is necessary. Come join us for a wonderful evening of dancing.  If you are new or have only been once or twice, please come back.  New people have been doing fine by following along.  They always comment that everyone was so nice and understanding.  We've all been new and we understand.  The only requirement is to bring a smile and to have fun. 

Dances done last week were:  (those starred were requested by dancers to do again this week) 

 

The Hop Ground (LW, 1^st couple set 2x to second woman then circle with her; repeat with 2^nd man) 

Christina (LW, Palindromic dance)

* Hand in Hand (LW, 1^st Woman puts out right hand for neighbor; left for partner—line goes forward) 

Sunlight Through Draperies (LW; 1^st corners back-to-back, catch eyes, turn right, then gypsy right with partner)

Whiskey Before Dinner (LW, in a wavy line, set right & left in triple time)

* Puck's Deceit (LW, 2's cast up landing behind one's) 

Lover's Knot (Lw, double mad robbin shuttle; very contraish) 

Christchurch Bells (LW 1^st man turn 2^nd woman R; Partner L; second man corner L; partner right)

* Autumn in Amherst (LW; draw pousette to 2's face down (1's up); fwd dbl & back)

  

The Florida English Dance weekend is coming soon, in October.  Please sign up for an enjoyable weekend.  Since this is the only one in Florida it is important that the dance community support those who put so much work into creating such an event in our backyard.  It's also a bargain.  The price of $140 (if double room) includes 2 nights lodging in a beautiful historic inn, dancing Friday evening, Saturday morning, afternoon, and evening, and Sunday morning, 2 wonderful continental breakfasts (fresh Belgian waffles), and Saturday lunch.  You will dance to the beautiful music of Full Circle and be led by David Millstone, an experienced caller who will call traditional English dances, both old and new.  You get to dance in the beautiful ballroom!! 

 

Dance with us every Monday evening:

 

308 W University Avenue
Upstairs (park underneath)

Cost $5 + donation for the musicians (their only compensation)
Lesson 6:45; Dancing 7 - 9:30 pm
Bring a snack to share

 

Upcoming Dances:

 

October 15, Saturday (note the 3rd Saturday rather than 2nd)

St. Cloud English Country Dance

2 - 5 pm

 

October 21 - 23

Sharpes Assembly English Country Dance Weekend

Historic Kenilworth Lodge, Sebring Florida

David Millstone caller

Music by Full Circle

 

October 28 10 am

English Dance Performance

Micanopy Fall Festival

 

Annette (& Randy)