We're hoping to have several newcomers this Monday, so if you have experience dancing with us please come to help out. The more experienced people they encounter, the easier it will be for them to learn the dances.
If you are a newcomer or are bringing one, please try to be there by 6:45 for a lesson. It helps to learn some of the terminology and patterns before starting the dances. It doesn't take long and you aren't expected to remember everything; it just helps to have familiarity. Dancing English is like learning to read. If you know the building blocks you can put it all together.
Here is a link for some English dance terms:
This week we will be doing a few dances new to our group. One will be "The Haymakers" which was danced at the recent Sharpes Assembly weekend. Patrick Harrington videographed the dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPWQQR80UJQ&feature=youtu.be
Again, we will continue to dance at 308 W. University for the month of November. Starting December 1 we will be dancing at United Church of Gainesville. There have been alot of issues surrounding the parking at 308 W. University. For sure you can park at the Segal building without fear of tow or costs (yes, this is the opposite of the way it used to be). Parking against the outside wall at 308 is now iffy; and parking underneath may be open but there may be a charge.
Check out other local English country Dance events at the end of this email. Randy and I usually attend these events; we will bring passengers if you are interested. Please note the one at Veronica Lane's house on November 25. If you plan to go to this either let her know or me and I will let her know.
Dances done last week were: (those starred were done so by dancers to do again) R indicates Repertiore dance.
The Ragg (skipping stars)
* Jack By the Hedge (LW, corners set, walk to center, spin to be back-to-back with corner, all spiral out)
* The Unknown Buccaneer (LW, Dr. Who Pirate Jig, back up with face-en-face, back up passing neighbor)
* Jack's Sparrow (4 Cpl; lines forward & back, 1st long corners change; second long corners)
* Belle of the Ball (LW belle and two men star)
* The Black Cat (LW, Spiral counter clockwise into center; fall back into corner's place) R
* Red House (LW, 1's in a double, fall back)
* Look Both Ways (LW Trip to Paris cross, turn by right half way; while the other couple set & turn single)
* Banish Misfortune (3 cpl cir, weaves and heys) R
Join us any (and every!!) Monday evening. Learn the interesting movements and patterns of English Country Dance set to beautiful live music by Hoggetowne Fancy. We are very fortunate to have musicians who play for us. Not very many weekly dance groups can enjoy dancing to live music.
Everyone is welcome. All dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience, partner, or special dress is necessary. Randy Thorp is the caller. His aim is for everyone to have fun. He has dancers mark on a chart which dances they enjoy, so that he can plan each dance week with a program that our group will enjoy.
Do you have a parent who might enjoy watching the dancers and listening to the music? Bring them for free.
308 W. University Avenue, Upstairs
Cost $5 + donation for the musicians (their only compensation)
Lesson 6:45; Dancing 7 - 9:30
Bring a snack to share
Bring a water bottle or cup for the earth!
Upcoming Dances:
St. Cloud English Dance
Saturday, November 10
2 - 5 pm
Florida callers
Live Music
After Thanksgiving English Dance
Sunday, November 25
Veronica Lane's in Orange Park
Calling by Charlie Dyer
3 - 5:30
5:30 potluck
See Don Pauley's website for more information about this and other dancing opportunities. http://dancefl.us/ecd/index.php
If you are interested in the history of English Country Dancing here are some good websites:
http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/origins_and_evolution.htmlx
http://www.colinhume.com/deorigin.htm
http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/history.htmlx
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