Sorry this is late. Just back from a wonderful Nashville Playford Ball weekend! Wow!! The caller was Joanna Reiner, and the band, Bare Necessities. Both the best! Joanna will also be the caller at the upcoming Atlanta Fandango weekend, September 14 - 16. Make plans now for a wonderful weekend which isn't very far away.
~~ Special Event in Gainesville~~
Don't forget about the Gainesville Dance Festival, this coming weekend. We will be doing a 2 hour English session on Saturday, March 31, same place, from 2 to 4 pm. This will kick off the Saturday session of the Gainesville Dance Festival. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring friends to introduce them to English Country Dance. Then stay to waltz. Each dance session all weekend will begin with a lesson. What a good opportunity to try the various types of dancing offered at this Gainesville dance venue. Come try it all. It's a fundraiser--come support dancing in Gainesville. See all the events at this webpage:
http://www.gainesvilledance.com/Newsletters/Articles/tabid/79/Gainesville-Dance/322/Gainesville-Dance-Festival-2012.aspx
Another plan--
Florida's own English Dance Weekend at the beautiful Historical Kenilworth Lodge in Sebring, October 12 - 14, Sharpes Assembly with Orly Krasner and Full Circle
http://dancefl.us/ecd/Sebring_Flyer.pdf
Make sure you put October 22 on your calendars now!! We are honored that Charlie Dyer will be bringing Colin Hume to call the Monday evening ECD on that date!! Colin Hume, internationally famous choreographer, composer, author, and caller from England, who wrote such favorites as Tango in Toronto, Elizabeth, Mayfair, Felicity... Not only has we written many dances, but he is well known for interpreting and publishing many historical dances as well. Check out his website:
http://www.colinhume.com/ This is definitely a dance not to miss!
Also, the Mayfair Ball is approaching. This is a good opportunity to dance most of the day without having to stay overnight. It is a bargain. There is an afternoon dance as well as an evening ball. What to wear? There is something in your closet that will be fine. And we will be practicing the signature dance, Mayfair, on Mondays. Details:
http://dancefl.us/ecd/Mayfair-Ball-Flyer.pdf
Dances done last week were: (those starred were requested by dancers to do again this week; R is a repertoire dance)
Christchurch Bells (LW 1st man turn 2nd woman R; Partner L; second man corner L; partner right)
Double Duet (LW, Waltz-time, to Handel's "Minuet")
*Well Done Jack (LW, ends with 1's leading down through new 2's)
* Bonny Cuckoo (4 cpl waltz; circle balance in, out; balance in, ladies out to right) R
Mayfair (2 couple USA dance) R
* The Potter's Wheel (LW, Dolphin Hey)
Mary K (LW, Petit Fours) (not starred! Obviously we were missing Carol!!)
Fenterlarick (LW middles turn 1 1/2; ends orbit)
* Two Cousins (Circle; prominade, turn to go backwards; go forwards; turn single away from partner, go forward)Mr. Beveridge's Maggot (LW, low alamande gypsy R then L) R
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
Bring a water bottle or cup for the earth!
Upcoming Dances:
Nashville Playford Ball
March 23 - 25
Bare Necessities
http://www.nashvillecountrydancers.org/brochures/PB_2012_FINAL_BROCHURE.pdf
Gainesville Dance Festival
English Country Dancing
Saturday, March 31
2 - 4 pm
308 W. University Avenue
Viva Europe
Saturday April 7 at Noon
Gainesville Downtown Plaza
Performance of Gainesville English Dancers with Hoggetowne Fancy
St. Cloud English Country Dance
Saturday, April 14
2 - 5 pm
Mayfair Ball
Saturday, May 12
12:45 - 10:00pm
Tea Dance and Ball
http://dancefl.us/ecd/Mayfair-Ball-Flyer.pdf
An English Evening with Colin Hume in Gainesville
Monday, October 22
7:00 - 9:30 pm
For more info on these and other dances throughout Florida, visit Don Pauley's website:
http://dancefl.us/ecd/index.php
Annette (& Randy)
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