From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Wed Oct 1 14:01:25 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Wed Oct 1 13:34:04 2008 Subject: First Sunday - Open Waltz in Richmond Message-ID: <001101c923ef$bac07220$6401a8c0@john> Come to the Capital Ale Restaurant, 623 E. Main St, from 12 to 3 for an Open Waltz every first Sunday in the month. Dance to pre-recorded folk-style waltz music, enjoy the Capital Ale fare, and socialize with like-minded dancers. The first hour is available for instruction, workshoping and an occasional specialty dance such as Zweifacher, Salty Dog Rag and Virginia Reel. No charge. For questions, contact Gill Sigmon (804) 896-1107 or Talia Moser (804) 399-3353 From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Tue Oct 7 11:38:34 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Tue Oct 7 11:11:03 2008 Subject: This week's C'ville-area dance events Message-ID: <005f01c92892$c411b1c0$6401a8c0@john> 1. Tuesday - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 2. Weds. - International Folk Dance 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. Housing Needed for Charlottesville Fall Festival 9. Next Tuesday - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 10. Next Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville =============================================== 1. Tuesday, Oct. 7 - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 7-8:30 Waltz Practice--a chance to work on the moves taught in Gaye's class 8:30- 9:30 Zydeco or Swing etc. some instruction/help provided partner recommended, but not required Cost: $5 On weeks when there is an open waltz at Burnley Moran or Greenwood, we will offer only Zydeco and/or swing from 7:00 to 9:30 For info. call Rick Martin at 434-823-6999 or Carol Bradford at 540-942-3914. ==================================================== 2. Weds., Oct. 8 - 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, Oct. 10 - English Country Dance in Ivy The next Charlottesville English Country dance at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ivy is Friday, October 10, at 8 o'clock. Introductory instruction at 7:30. No partner needed. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for students, no charge under 12. Caller: Brad Sayler Band: Jane Muse, piano; Howard Markham, concertina; Martha Maclay, recorder. For more information about the English dance series, visit their web site at http://home.earthlink.net/~hmarkham/ ===================================================== 4. Saturday, Oct. 11 - 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: Avant Gardeners - Laura Light (fiddle) & George Paul (piano) The caller: Herschel Nelson For directions and more info, check the TADAMS web site at: http://home.comcast.net/~richmondva/TADAMS/home.htm ========================================================= 5. Saturday, Oct. 11 - 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: Driver Parks Knicely - Steve Parks (mandolin), Bob Driver (guitar) & Neil Knicely (bass) The caller: Becky McKenzie 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, Oct. 11 - Contra in Floyd The band: Martin, Jones, and Hartness The caller: George Segebade. Winter Sun Music Hall, 302 South Locust St. Floyd, Virginia. 7.30 p.m. lesson, 8 p.m. dance $8. 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, Oct. 12 - Contra Corners in Greenwood Beginner's workshop at 6:00 PM Dance 6:30 - 9:30 PM The band: Critton Hollow String Band - Sam & Joe Herrmann & Joe Fallon The caller: Brad Sayler 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. Housing Needed for Charlottesville Fall Festival Do you have extra sleeping room in your house? Be it bed, floor or couch there is a dancer coming to Fall Festival who would be eternally grateful to crash at your house. It's a great way to make new dancing friends and learn about dancing in other areas while helping to support Festival. If you have any space you can offer, please email Housing at cvillefallfestivalhousing@yahoo.com. ======================================================= 7. Next Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood See #1 above. ====================================================== 8. Next Weds., Oct. 15 - International Folk Dance in C'ville See #2 above From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Mon Oct 13 21:30:04 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Mon Oct 13 21:02:46 2008 Subject: This week's C'ville-area dance events Message-ID: <00a001c92d9c$6877a770$6401a8c0@john> 1. NEW VENUE FOR CHARLOTTESVILLE FALL FESTIVAL, OCT. 24-26 2. Tuesday - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 3. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 4. Friday - Contra at MAC in C'ville 5. Saturday - Contra at Mary Baldwin in Staunton 6. Still openings for single men & couples at Fall Festival 7. Housing Needed for Charlottesville Fall Festival 8. Next Tuesday - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 9. Next Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 10. Next Weds. - Open Waltz in C'ville =============================================== 1. NEW VENUE FOR CHARLOTTESVILLE FALL FESTIVAL, OCT. 24-26 Due to repairs to the Walker School's gym floor, the Charlottesville Fall Dance Festival is moving to a new venue, Buford Middle School. Buford's at 9th and Cherry in Charlottesville and is built on the same plan as Walker. A map and directions are at: http://www.contracorners.com/FallFestival.aspx All registered dancers have been notified by e-mail. Registration is still open, and we're seeking single men in particular. You can download the registration form at the link above. ================================================= 2. Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 7-8:30 Waltz Practice--a chance to work on the moves taught in Gaye's class 8:30- 9:30 Zydeco or Swing etc. some instruction/help provided partner recommended, but not required Cost: $5 On weeks when there is an open waltz at Burnley Moran or Greenwood, we will offer only Zydeco and/or swing from 7:00 to 9:30 For info. call Rick Martin at 434-823-6999 or Carol Bradford at 540-942-3914. ==================================================== 3. Weds., Oct. 15 - 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). ==================================================== 4. Friday, Oct. 17 - Contra at MAC in C'ville The band: The McKenzies - Woody & Marcia McKenzie on various instruments The caller: Paul Rosen 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 ====================================================== 5. Saturday, Oct. 18 - Contra at Mary Baldwin in Staunton Beginners Workshop: 7:30 PM Dance: 8:00 PM Mary Baldwin College Physical Activities Building Admission $7.00 (adult), $4.00 (teens),Kids under 12 - free Mary Baldwin students free with ID. Halloween Costumes Encouraged! Prizes for Best Costumes! The band: The McKenzies - Woody & Marcia McKenzie on various instruments The Caller: Becky McKenzie 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: stn_contra@ntelos.net or call 540 887-7017 ====================================================== 6. Still openings for single men & couples at Fall Festival Registration is still open, and we're seeking single men in particular. You can download the registration form at the following link: http://www.contracorners.com/FallFestival.aspx ====================================================== 7. Housing Needed for Charlottesville Fall Festival Do you have extra sleeping room in your house? Be it bed, floor or couch there is a dancer coming to Fall Festival who would be eternally grateful to crash at your house. It's a great way to make new dancing friends and learn about dancing in other areas while helping to support Festival. If you have any space you can offer, please email Housing at cvillefallfestivalhousing@yahoo.com. ======================================================= 8. Next Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood See #2 above. ======================================================= 9. Next Weds., Oct. 22 - International Folk Dance in C'ville See #3 above. ======================================================= 10. Next Weds., Oct. 22 - Open Waltz in C'ville Open waltz is next Wed. Oct. 22, 7-9PM at Burnely-Moran gym. Music provided by Crowfoot $5 donation. Call Gaye for info: 434-244-7858 From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Tue Oct 21 10:13:29 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Tue Oct 21 09:45:35 2008 Subject: This week's C'ville-area dance events Message-ID: <003701c93387$332bf490$6401a8c0@john> 1. Tuesday - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 2. Tuesday - Swing dance in C'ville 3. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 4. Weds. - Open Waltz in C'ville 5. Thursday - Swing dance in C'ville 6. Friday - Sunday C'ville Fall Festival in new venue! 7. Saturday - Halloween Contra in Richmond 8. Sunday - Contra Corners in Greenwood 9. Next Tuesday - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 10. Next Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville =============================================== 1. Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 7-8:30 Waltz Practice--a chance to work on the moves taught in Gaye's class 8:30- 9:30 Zydeco or Swing etc. some instruction/help provided partner recommended, but not required Cost: $5 On weeks when there is an open waltz at Burnley Moran or Greenwood, we will offer only Zydeco and/or swing from 7:00 to 9:30 For info. call Rick Martin at 434-823-6999 or Carol Bradford at 540-942-3914. ==================================================== 2. Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Swing dance in C'ville ACME Swing Mfg. Co. Bashir's Taverna on The Downtown Mall C'ville Jazz Society Event Tuesday 10/21 at 7:00PM ==================================================== 3. Weds., Oct. 15 - 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). ==================================================== 4. Weds., Oct. 22 - Open Waltz in C'ville Open waltz is next Wed. Oct. 22, 7-9PM at Burnely-Moran gym. Music provided by Crowfoot $5 donation. Call Gaye for info: 434-244-7858 ===================================================== 5. Thursday, Oct. 23 - Swing dance in C'ville Del Rio (formerly SAXX) in the heart of Belmont, Charlottesville 7:00 PM ====================================================== 6. Friday - Sunday, Oct. 24-26 C'ville Fall Festival in new venue! Due to repairs to the Walker School's gym floor, the Charlottesville Fall Dance Festival is moving to a new venue, Buford Middle School. Buford's at 9th and Cherry in Charlottesville and is built on the same plan as Walker. A map and directions are at: http://www.contracorners.com/FallFestival.aspx All registered dancers have been notified by e-mail. Registration is still open, and we're seeking single men in particular. You can download the registration form at the link above. A gentle reminder that, for all matters pertaining to fall festival Housing (hospitality, Camp Holiday Trails, other inquiries), you should use ONLY the following e-mail: cvillefallfestivalhousing@yahoo.com Our Housing chair will be most grateful for your attention to this request. ====================================================== 7. Saturday, Oct. 25 - Halloween Contra in Richmond TADAMS presents it's Richmond Contra Dance each 2nd and 4th Saturday. Halloween Dance! Note: Admission for this dance is $6 members, $9 non-members Come in costume and get $1 off admission . Beginner's Workshop: 7:00 PM Dance: 8:00 - 11:00 PM The band: David Knight (fiddle) & Dave Weisler (piano) The caller: Tori Barone For directions and more info, check the TADAMS web site at: http://home.comcast.net/~richmondva/TADAMS/home.htm ========================================================= 8. Sunday, Oct. 26 - Contra Corners in Greenwood Missed the C'ville Fall Festival? Want to dance some more? Direct from the Fall Festival: Beginner's workshop at 6:00 PM Dance 6:30 - 9:30 PM The band: Crowfoot - Adam Broome (guitar, vocals), Jaige Trudell (fiddle) & Nicholas Williams (flute, accordion) The caller: Nils Fredland Directions to the Greenwood Community Center: Take I-64 to Route 250 (Crozet exit). Go west to 690 (right turn) to 691 (right again) in Greenwood. The Greenwood Community Center is on the right. ============================================================ 7. Next Tuesday, Oct. 28 - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood See #1 above. ====================================================== 8. Next Weds., Oct. 29 - International Folk Dance in C'ville See #3 above From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Tue Oct 28 11:43:21 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Tue Oct 28 11:16:10 2008 Subject: This week's C'ville-area dance events Message-ID: <005101c93913$e980bd20$6401a8c0@john> 1. Tuesday - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 2. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville 3. Friday - UVA Halloween Swing Dance 4. Sunday - Contra in Fluvanna 5. Sunday - Open Waltz in Richmond 6. Next Tuesday - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 7. Weds. - International Folk Dance in C'ville ============================================== 1. Tuesday, Oct. 28 - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood 7-8:30 Waltz Practice--a chance to work on the moves taught in Gaye's class 8:30- 9:30 Zydeco or Swing etc. some instruction/help provided partner recommended, but not required Cost: $5 On weeks when there is an open waltz at Burnley Moran or Greenwood, we will offer only Zydeco and/or swing from 7:00 to 9:30 For info. call Rick Martin at 434-823-6999 or Carol Bradford at 540-942-3914. ==================================================== 2. Weds., Oct. 29 - 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, Oct. 31 - UVA Halloween Swing Dance You are invited to the... UVA HALLOWEEN DANCE Featuring the sweet sounds of the ACME Swing Mfg. Co http://www.swingco. net/ Friday, October 31st 7pm lesson, 8-11pm live music at The Forum at O-Hill in Charlottesville, VA Only $5 Costumes are encouraged! Sponsored by the Swing Club at UVA: http://www.CvilleLi ndy.org ===================================================== 4. Sunday, Nov. 2 - Contra in Fluvanna New dance in Fluvanna County! Workshop at 6:00 p.m., dance 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Herschel Nelson will be calling and the Paul Rosen & Rya Martin will be playing. It will be held at Carysbrook Gym on Route 15 (use 8880 James Madison Highway, Fork Union For online directions or email danceinfluvanna@gmail.com for directions. General admission $6, students $3, 12 and under free. Future dances will be the first Sunday of the month through May. Online schedule at http://www.contracorners.com/Schedule_Fluvanna.aspx ========================================================= 5. Sunday, Nov. 2 - Open Waltz in Richmond Come to the Capital Ale Restaurant, 623 E. Main St, from 12 to 3 for an Open Waltz every first Sunday in the month. Dance to pre-recorded folk-style waltz music, enjoy the Capital Ale fare, and socialize with like-minded dancers. The first hour is available for instruction, workshoping and an occasional specialty dance such as Zweifacher, Salty Dog Rag and Virginia Reel. No charge. For questions, contact Gill Sigmon (804) 896-1107 or Talia Moser (804) 399-3353 ====================================================== 6. Next Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Weekly Tuesday Dance Practice at Greenwood See #1 above. (Don't forget to vote!) ====================================================== 7. Next Weds., Nov. 5 - International Folk Dance in C'ville See #2 above From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Tue Oct 28 14:58:53 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Tue Oct 28 14:31:02 2008 Subject: Swing dance correction Message-ID: <008f01c9392f$43308830$6401a8c0@john> The UVA Halloween Swing Dance will be at Newcomb rather than the Forum. From pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com Wed Oct 29 12:06:49 2008 From: pjoneil1 at mgwnet.com (Pat & John O'Neil) Date: Wed Oct 29 11:39:12 2008 Subject: Floorplay at Glen Echo for Halloween Message-ID: <000901c939e0$5c5ce860$6401a8c0@john> Friday, October 31 * -- /Glen Echo Contra Dance /7:30-8:15 Beginner's workshop 8:30-11:30 Dance Cost: $10 (it's a fundraiser for Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture) Ted Hodapp calling with music by *Floorplay* (Paul Rosen, mandolin, fiddle, accordion; Rya Martin, piano; and Aaron Lamb, drums, percussion). The band plays an eclectic mix of French Canadian, Old-time, Klezmer, Swing, and original tunes. It's the Annual Costume Halloween Dance!!!! Wear your best costume to be eligible to win a prize! More info at the website: http://www.fridaynightdance.org/feature.html