This week's C'ville-area dance events

[Pat & John O'Neil]

1. Weds. - Renaissance Dance at MAC in C'ville
2. Friday - English Country Dance in Ivy
3. Saturday - Contra in Richmond
4. Saturday - Harrisonburg area Contra in Dayton
5. Saturday - Contra in Floyd
6. Sunday - Contra Corners in Greenwood
7. Next Weds. - Open Waltz in C'ville
8. Next Thursday - Zydeco dance in Richmond
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1. Weds., Sept. 6 - Renaissance Dance at MAC in C'ville

Renaissance Dance, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7PM, Charlottesville
Municipal Arts Center.  No admission, but donations to cover the cost of the
hall appreciated.  Primarily English Country Dance of the early seventeenth
century and Italian dance of the late 16th.  No experience required,
no partner required. For more info, contact David Oxford at dmo at pqa.com
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2. Friday, Sept. 8 - English Country Dance in Ivy

Charlottesville's English dance starts up again on Friday,
September 8. We're excited to have Pete Vigour, Mike Dunn,
and Lynn Mackey playing for the dance that night. Brad
Sayler will lead the dances.

The dancing begins at 8:00 with a short break for
refreshments part way through the evening. The dance is
located at St.  Paul's Episcopal church in Ivy on
Owensville road, 200 yards up the hill from Duner's
restaurant off of US 250, about 5 miles west of
Charlottesville. Come alone or with a friend. We welcome
new dancers. The evening begins with easy dances, so it's
best for new dancers to arrive on time.

English dancing is the forerunner of American square and
contra dancing with similar figures. The music for English
dancing is what makes the genre so exciting. The different
rhythms, tempos, and moods combine to create an endless
variety in the dances.

Please join us.
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3. Saturday, Sept. 9 - Contra in Richmond

TADAMS presents it's Richmond Contra Dance each 2nd and 4th Saturday.

Beginner's Workshop:    7:00 PM
Dance:                            8:00 - 11:00 PM

Admission: $5 members/students; $8 non-members

    The band:   From Footloose: David DiGiuseppe (accordion)
                        & Pete Campbell (piano)
                        with Jubal Creech (percussion)
    The caller:   Bree Kalb

For directions and more info, check the TADAMS web site at:
            http://home.comcast.net/~richmondva/TADAMS/home.htm
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4. Saturday, Sept. 9 - Harrisonburg area Contra in Dayton

At the Dayton Learning Center, Dayton, VA
http://www.contracorners.com/harrison.html
8pm-11pm
Free beginner's workshop at 7:15
Admission: $5

Call 540-269-2035 or 540-234-8379 for info

Directions for Valley Country Dances at the Dayton Learning Center:

  a.. Take Exit #240 Bridgewater/Mt. Crawford from I-81 and go West

  b.. Continue on this road to the intersection with Rt. 42 in Bridgewater

  c.. Turn right on Rt. 42 (MAIN STREET) and travel North to the town of
Dayton

  d.. Turn Left on MASON ST

  e.. Turn Right on SUMMIT ST

  f.. Turn Right on MILL ST, Dayton Learning Center is an old school on your
left.
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5. Saturday, Sept. 9 - Contra in Floyd
SKYLARK at Floyd Contra Dance Sept. 9th
The first Floyd contra dance of the season is on Saturday, September 9, 8
p.m. at the Sun Theater in Floyd. Skylark, the musical duo of Marilyn
Hartman and Paul Fackler, pairs with Shawn Brenneman, caller, for Blue Ridge
Country Dancers' regular second Saturday contra dance.
Skylark plays a mix of New England, French Canadian, and Irish-American
music with Southern Appalachian tunes for a down-home experience. Their Cape
Breton repertoire is great both for listening and dancing and forms the
backbone of the tunes for a really danceable beat.  Paul and Marilyn are
also noted for performing many of their original compositions.
Come to dance or come to listen - no partner needed - it's easy relaxed fun.
The dance starts at 8 PM with a beginner lesson at 7:30. Come as you are,
wear soft flexible shoes for dancing; the caller will teach each dance.
Winter Sun Theater, 302 South Locust St., downtown Floyd.
Contra dances are held in Floyd every second Saturday through June 2007.
Admission is $7.00.   Visit us on the Crooked Road or at our Web site:
www.floydcontradance.org
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6. Sunday, Sept. 10 - Contra Corners in Greenwood

Beginner's workshop at 6:00 PM
Dance 6:30 - 9:30 PM

    The band:   From Footloose: David DiGiuseppe (accordion)
                        & Pete Campbell (piano)
                        with Jubal Creech (percussion)
    The caller:   Bree Kalb

Directions to the Greenwood Community Center: Take I-64 to Route 250 (Crozet
exit). Go west to 690 (right turn) to 691 (right again) in Greenwood. The
Greenwood Community Center is on the right.
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7. Next Weds., Sept. 13 - Open Waltz in C'ville

Our first open waltz of the season will be Wed. Sept. 13, 7-9PM at the
Burnley-Moran gym.  Music by Laura Light and George Paul.  Donation of $4-5
appreciated.  More info: 244-7858
  Also, fall waltz class begins on Thurs. Sept. 21, Burnley-Moran gym. 6PM .
Call Gaye for more info.  244-7858
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8. Next Thursday, Sept. 14 - Zydeco dance in Richmond

SEPTEMBER ZYDECO DANCE
September 14 Thursday
COREY LEDET & his ZYDECO BAND
Show your Swingin' on the Tracks stub or stamp and get $2 off admission.
@ Arthur's Restaurant & Night Club: Inns of Virginia Motel, 5215 W.
Broad St., Richmond VA (1 block west of Willow Lawn, near Extra Billy's)
A CreoleArts production - monthly shows since 1998
Admission $10 : Dance Lesson 7; Music 8 - 11
Wood dance floor, friendly staff, easy parking, food & full bar, plenty
of dance partners, good perches for chatters and toe-tappers
FFIC: t.moser at comcast.net : 804-288-2800
http://www.innsofvirginia.com/Richmond.html
http://www.coreyledet.com