From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Tue May 6 10:20:34 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Tue May 6 09:56:51 2008 Subject: This week's C'ville-area dance events Message-ID: <004001c8af84$5aa473d0$6401a8c0@john> 1. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 2. Thursday - Special Open Waltz in C'ville 3. Friday - English Country Dance in Ivy 4. Saturday - Contra in Richmond 5. Saturday - Harrisonburg area Contra in Dayton 6. Saturday - Contra in Floyd 7. Sunday - Contra Corners in Greenwood 8. Next Weds. - Open Waltz in C'ville 9. Next Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville ======================================== 1. Weds., May 7 - International Folk Dance in C'ville Charlottesville International Folk Dancers meets Wednesday evenings at the Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join people of all ages to learn and do lively, haunting, or gentle folk-dances from many different countries. Teaching is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., and recreational dancing is from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. For questions, please call Sue Chase (540-456-8176) or Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250 or 434-806-6770). ===================================================== 2. Thursday, May 8 - Special Open Waltz in C'ville Newly Added Open Waltz: The regular Waltz lesson this Thursday, May 8th, will be in an Open Waltz format, 6:00-8:00 at the Burnley-Moran Gym You need not be taking the current Waltz classes to attend. Everyone is welcome. We will enjoy open waltzing to a great mix of recorded music. There is no admission, but we will accept donations for Gaye's Waltz fund. For more info, please call Gaye at 434-244-7858 or Robert at 434-293-7308. =========================================================== 3. Friday, May 9 - English Country Dance in Ivy The next Charlottesville English Country dance at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ivy is Friday, May 9, at 8 o'clock Introductory instruction at 7:30. No partner needed. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for students, no charge under 12. The dance will be led by: Caller: Howard Markham Musicians: Beth Kuhn, fiddle and recorder, Connie Muscenti, piano and concertina, Nick Kuhn, guitar and cello, and Colin Ramirez, flute and mandolin. We will be celebrating the season with boughs of May and a couple of madrigals at intermission. For more information about the English dance series, visit their web site at http://home.earthlink.net/~hmarkham/ ========================================================== 4. Saturday, May 10 - 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: The Rhythm Rollers (from Seattle) Cathie Whitesides (fiddle), Laurie Andres (accordion) & WB Reid (guitar, fiddle & banjo) The caller: Gaye Fifer For directions and more info, check the TADAMS web site at: http://home.comcast.net/~richmondva/TADAMS/home.htm ========================================================= 5. Saturday, May 10 - 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 The band: Naked Creek - Marc Perdue (banjo), Aaron Olwell (fiddle) & Lorie Licihtenwalner (guitar) The caller: Bill Wellington Call 540-269-2035 or 540-234-8379 or Lisa skeedaddler06@yahoo.com 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. ===================================================== 6. Saturday, May 10 - Contra in Floyd 7.30 p.m. lesson, 8 p.m. dance $7 The band: Floorplay - Paul Rosen(mandolin, fiddle & accordion), Rya Martin (piano) & Aaron Lamb (percussion) The caller: Joy Greenwolfe Winter Sun Music Hall, 302 South Locust St. Floyd, Virginia. Contra Dances in Floyd on the second Saturday of the month. Come to dance or to listen; singles welcome. Blue Ridge Country Dancers. See us on the Crooked Road (virginia.org) or at: www.floydcontradance.org . ====================================================== 7. Sunday, May 11 - Contra Corners in Greenwood Beginner's workshop at 6:00 PM Dance 6:30 - 9:30 PM Note: As of Jan. 1, admission is now $8.00. The band: The Rhythm Rollers (from Seattle) Cathie Whitesides (fiddle), Laurie Andres (accordion) & WB Reid (guitar, fiddle & banjo) The caller: Bill Wellington 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. ============================================================ 8. Next Weds. - Open Waltz in C'ville Open waltz at Burnley-Moran gym on Weds., May 14 with music provided by Laura Light & George Paul 7-9PM, donation $5 Refreshments to follow at Michelle and Gaye's. Call Gaye for more info: 434-244-7858 ============================================================ 9. Next Weds., May 14 - International Folk Dance in C'ville Charlottesville International Folk Dancers meets Wednesday evenings at the Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join people of all ages to learn and do lively, haunting, or gentle folk-dances from many different countries. Teaching is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., and recreational dancing is from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. For questions, please call Sue Chase (540-456-8176) or Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250 or 434-806-6770). From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Wed May 7 14:49:02 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Wed May 7 14:26:08 2008 Subject: Another dance event Message-ID: <000f01c8b073$061f95c0$6401a8c0@john> Elizabeth Gay leads us through the 5 Rhythms, Saturday evening, 5:30-7:00pm, $10.00/person, or use your Studio 206 class card...... we dance at Studio 206 - beautiful, warm space with wood floors and open windows. Come en-JOY the flowing movement of your body, the calmness of your mind, and the stillness within. Questions...........434-971-2005. From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Tue May 13 09:37:19 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Tue May 13 09:13:27 2008 Subject: This week's C'ville-area Dance Events Message-ID: <003b01c8b4fe$790babc0$6401a8c0@john> 1. Weds. - Open Waltz in C'ville 2. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 3. Friday - Contra at MAC in C'ville 4. Saturday - Contra at Mary Baldwin in Staunton 5. Saturday - Contra in Damascus 6. Next Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville ======================================= 1. Weds., May 14 - Open Waltz in C'ville Open waltz at Burnley-Moran gym on Weds., May 14 with music provided by Laura Light & George Paul 7-9PM, donation $5 Refreshments to follow at Michelle and Gaye's. Call Gaye for more info: 434-244-7858 ============================================================ 2. Weds., May 14 - International Folk Dance in C'ville Charlottesville International Folk Dancers meets Wednesday evenings at the Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join people of all ages to learn and do lively, haunting, or gentle folk-dances from many different countries. Teaching is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., and recreational dancing is from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. For questions, please call Sue Chase (540-456-8176) or Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250 or 434-806-6770). =================================================== 3. Friday, May 16 - Contra at MAC in C'ville The band: Toss The Possum - Robbie Zisette (fiddle), Jane Zisette (flute, whistle), Chas Zisette (bass), Laura Zisette (piano), Sam (drums) The caller: Shawn Brenneman Dance is every 1st, & 3rd Fri, 8-11 PM. Beginners' workshop at 7:30. $8 admission, $5 students ($5 after 9:30, youths 12 -18 $5 & under 12 free). Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes. Check the website for current news and directions: http://www.contracorners.com ====================================================== 4. Saturday, May 17 - Contra at Mary Baldwin in Staunton Beginners Workshop: 7:30 PM Dance: 8:00 PM Mary Baldwin College Physical Activities Building Admission $6.00 (adult), $3.00 (youth), (Mary Baldwin students - free) Kids under 12 - free The band: Toss The Possum - Robbie Zisette (fiddle), Jane Zisette (flute, whistle), Chas Zisette (bass), Laura Zisette (piano), Sam (drums) The caller: Shawn Brenneman Directions from Exit 222 on I-81 (just north of I-64): Turn right onto Rt. 250 (west) towards Staunton Turn right onto Statler Boulevard (at the Auto Zone) Cross Commerce Rd. (Rt. 11) and continue on Statler Blvd. At the Coalter St. stoplight (next to Seven Eleven) go straight ahead onto Edgewood Rd. At the next stoplight go left onto Augusta St. Go 3 blocks and turn left on Tams St. (next to Shiplett's Cleaners) Go 1-1/2 blocks to Mary Baldwin Physical Activities Building on right. For more info, contact: isarnelle@mbc.edu or call 540 887-7161 ====================================================== 5. Saturday, May 17 - Contra in Damascus The Trail Days Contra Dance will take place this Saturday, May 17 at the Rock School in downtown Damascus, VA. Dot-Dot-Dash will play some high-energy tunes; callers Warren and Terry Doyle teach each dance before the music begins. The instructional lesson begins at 7PM and the dancing starts in earnest at 7:30PM. The Rock School is located 2 blocks off Laurel (the main street) on Shady Lane (the state highway that leads to Shady Valley, TN).Contra dance is a lively American cousin to the square dance--it's fun, it's easy, and it can be very good exercise. Come as you are, wear soft flexible shoes for dancing, and the caller will teach each dance. Come to dance or come to listen - no partner is required.Admission: $2 for 2008 Thru-hikers$6 for all others (Children 12 & under free)For further information, contact Bunny: bunnymed@hotmail.com or (276) 475-5140Come join the pleasant madness of Trail Days: http://www.traildays.us/======================================================== 6. Next Weds., May 21 - International Folk Dance in C'ville Charlottesville International Folk Dancers meets Wednesday evenings at the Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join people of all ages to learn and do lively, haunting, or gentle folk-dances from many different countries. Teaching is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., and recreational dancing is from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. For questions, please call Sue Chase (540-456-8176) or Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250 or 434-806-6770). From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Tue May 20 10:14:06 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Tue May 20 09:50:03 2008 Subject: This week's C'ville-area dance events Message-ID: <003001c8ba83$c6820130$6401a8c0@john> 1. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 2. Next Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 3. Next Weds. - Open Waltz in C'ville 4. Next Friday - Special Swallowtail Contra in Greenwood 5. Next Saturday - Special Swallowtail Contra in Baltimore ========================================= 1 & 2. - Weds., May 28 & June 4 - International Folk Dance in C'ville Charlottesville International Folk Dancers meets Wednesday evenings at the Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join people of all ages to learn and do lively, haunting, or gentle folk-dances from many different countries. Teaching is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., and recreational dancing is from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. For questions, please call Sue Chase (540-456-8176) or Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250 or 434-806-6770). =================================================== 3. Next Weds., June 4 - Open Waltz in C'ville Open waltz at Burnley-Moran gym on Weds., June 4 with music provided by Ellen Gozion 7-9PM, donation $5 Refreshments to follow at Michelle and Gaye's. Call Gaye for more info: 434-244-7858 ==================================================== 4. Next Friday, June 6 - Special Swallowtail Contra at Greenwood The usual 1st Friday Contra at MAC will be replaced by a Special Swallowtail Contra at the Greenwood Community Center. Admission: $10 The band: Swallowtail (from New England) - David Cantieni, Timm Troplet, Tim Van Egmond, Ron Grosslein & George Marshall The callers: George Marshall & Tim Van Egmond Directions to the Greenwood Community Center: Take I-64 to Route 250 (Crozet exit). Go west to 690 (right turn) to 691 (right again) in Greenwood. The Greenwood Community Center is on the right. =========================================================== 5. Next Saturday, June 7 - Special Swallowtail Contra in Baltimore The Baltimore Folk Music Society is putting on a special Swallowtail dance for experienced dancers. lt'll be on Saturday, June 7th. You can get a look at the flyer on the BFMS web site at http://www.bfms.org/pdf/swallowtail.pdf From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Tue May 20 11:39:15 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Tue May 20 11:15:14 2008 Subject: Revised This Week's C'ville-area dance events Message-ID: <009501c8ba8f$ac7704f0$6401a8c0@john> Sorry for the confusion on my part. I keep thinking that Memorial Day is at the very end of May. Got my weeks confused! 1. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 2. Sunday - Contra Corners Season Finale Benefit in Greenwood. 3. Next Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 4. Upcoming Swallowtail Extravaganza Saturday, May 31 - Richmond Friday, June 6 - Greenwood Saturday, June 7 - Baltimore =============================================== 1. Weds., May 21 - International Folk Dance in C'ville 3. Next Weds., May 28 - International Folk Dance in C'ville Charlottesville International Folk Dancers meets Wednesday evenings at the Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join people of all ages to learn and do lively, haunting, or gentle folk-dances from many different countries. Teaching is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., and recreational dancing is from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. For questions, please call Sue Chase (540-456-8176) or Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250 or 434-806-6770). ===================================================== 2. Sunday, May 25 - Contra Corners Season Finale Benefit in Greenwood Annual benefit dance for Contra Corners. Last Contra Corners Dance of the Season. Next Contra Corners Dance on Sept. 14 Beginner's workshop at 6:00 PM Dance 6:30 - 9:30 PM Note: As of Jan. 1, admission is now $8.00. The band: The Contra Corners Big Band - a host of volunteer musicians The callers: Several of your Favorites volunteering their talents Don't miss this Grand Finale! 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. ============================================================ 4. Upcoming Swallowtail Extravaganza Saturday, May 31 - Richmond Friday, June 6 - Greenwood Saturday, June 7 - Baltimore Details next week. From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Tue May 27 09:41:52 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Tue May 27 09:19:14 2008 Subject: This week's C'ville-area dance events Message-ID: <004801c8bfff$6d30f5b0$6401a8c0@john> 1. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 2. Lost at Greenwood May 25 3. Saturday - Swallowtail Contra in Richmond 4. Next Weds. - Open Waltz in C'ville 5. Next Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 6. Next Friday - Swallowtail Contra at Greenwood 7. Next Saturday - Special Swallowtail Contra in Baltimore 8. More on the Swallowtail Tour =================================== 1. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville Charlottesville International Folk Dancers meets Wednesday evenings at the Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join people of all ages to learn and do lively, haunting, or gentle folk-dances from many different countries. Teaching is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., and recreational dancing is from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. For questions, please call Sue Chase (540-456-8176) or Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250 or 434-806-6770). ===================================================== 2. Lost at Greenwood May 25 Cawood Fitzhugh lost a nice pair of biking sunglasses at the Sunday dance. They are dark with a wine frame. She was sitting close to the soundboard so if anyone sitting near there may have gotten her glasses by mistake please give her a call @ 434-249-9422. ===================================================== 3. Saturday, May 31 - Swallowtail Contra in Richmond Enjoy this special 5th Saturday dance with one of the premier New England contra dance bands. Cost for this dance is $9 members/students and $12 non-member the band: Swallowtail - Ron Grosslein, fiddle; Timm Triplett, piano; David Cantieni, wind instruments; Tim Van Egmond, hammered dulcimer; George Marshall, bodhran, concertina the callers: George Marshall & Tim Van Egmond For directions and more info, check the TADAMS web site at: http://home.comcast.net/~richmondva/TADAMS/home.htm ========================================================= 4. Next Weds., June 4 - Open Waltz in C'ville Open waltz at Burnley-Moran gym on Weds., June 4 with music provided by Ellen Gozion 7-9PM, donation $5 Refreshments to follow at Michelle and Gaye's. Call Gaye for more info: 434-244-7858 ========================================================= 5. Next Weds., June 4 - International Folk Dance in C'ville Charlottesville International Folk Dancers meets Wednesday evenings at the Senior Center, 1180 Pepsi Place, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join people of all ages to learn and do lively, haunting, or gentle folk-dances from many different countries. Teaching is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m., and recreational dancing is from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. For questions, please call Sue Chase (540-456-8176) or Elias Plaza-Meyer (434-974-6250 or 434-806-6770). ========================================================= 6. Next Friday, June 6 - Swallowtail Contra at Greenwood The usual 1st Friday Contra at MAC will be replaced by a Special Swallowtail Contra at the Greenwood Community Center. 8-11 PM Admission: $10 The band: Swallowtail (from New England) - David Cantieni, Timm Troplet, Tim Van Egmond, Ron Grosslein & George Marshall The callers: George Marshall & Tim Van Egmond Directions to the Greenwood Community Center: Take I-64 to Route 250 (Crozet exit). Go west to 690 (right turn) to 691 (right again) in Greenwood. The Greenwood Community Center is on the right. =========================================================== 7. Next Saturday, June 7 - Special Swallowtail Contra in Baltimore The Baltimore Folk Music Society is putting on a special Swallowtail dance for experienced dancers. it'll be on Saturday, June 7th. You can get a look at the flyer on the BFMS web site at http://www.bfms.org/pdf/swallowtail.pdf ============================================================ 8. More on the Swallowtail Tour o Tuesday, June 3 in Norge (5 miles west of Williamsburg) o Friday night, May 30 and Sunday, June 1, Glen Echo dances in DC/Maryland For more info: http://www.swallowtail.com/schedule.html From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Wed May 28 09:07:57 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Wed May 28 08:44:03 2008 Subject: Additional C'ville-area dance event Message-ID: <000f01c8c0c3$e1934560$6401a8c0@john> Open Waltz in Richmond, Sunday at Capital Ale, 7th & E. Main St. 12:00pm until 3:00 1st Sunday of each month No Charge, DJ'd music Capital Ale has a music hall; serves brunch and beverages. http://www.myspace.com/capitalalehousemusichall