English Country Dancing Pirates

Dear Dancers,

This Monday at Gainesville ECD, we're going to dance Sharon Green's "The Unknown Buccaneer," which is set to Martha Stokely's tune "The Dr. Who Pirate Jig." Intrigued? Come dance with us.

Last Monday "Jack by the Hedge" was a huge hit! So we will repeat it again this week. It's one of those wonderful dances which matches the music so well.

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.

Here is a link for some English dance terms:

http://cdny.org/page/ecd-figures

Dances done last week were: (those starred were done so by dancers to do again) R indicates Repertiore dance.

Juice of Barley (LW clap then circle)

* The Flying Sorceress (LW, waltz-time gypsy dance!)

* The Black Cat (LW, Spiral counter clockwise into center; fall back into corner's place) R

* Jack By the Hedge (LW, corners set, walk to center, spin to be back-to-back with corner, all spiral out)

* Leah's Waltz (3 cpl, 1st cpl lead down, set R & L, lead back up & cast)

* Look Both Ways (LW Trip to Paris cross, turn by right half way; while the other couple set & turn single)

* Foxfire (LW, Circle ½ left, cast one place left; women change, men change)

* Mary K (LW, Petit Fours)

* Elizabeth (LW waltz; open ladies chain)

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.

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