A word about gender roles:
Country dancing lends itself to flexibility about gender roles. Although we call the roles “gents” and “ladies,” all dancers dance either role and same-sex couples (or LGBT singles) are very welcome. Like many dances, the Palo Alto Contra dance sometimes is skewed in the direction of more men or more women. We encourage all dancers to learn both gender roles and especially encourage experienced dancers to take the opposite gender role, if needed, so that newcomers can learn to dance the traditional role first. Also, we support everyone’s choices to dance either or both roles and realize that sometimes people even switch back and forth. Dancers who choose to dance a non-traditional role or swap roles are asked to be aware of other dancers’ possible confusion. All dancers should remember to dance with the position, not the person.
Showing posts with label Contra Dance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contra Dance. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Bay Area Contra
From a FB event:
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Monday, March 03, 2014
Saturday, February 01, 2014
Tonight is the first full Techno Contra dance experience in San Francsico. A successful hybrid? Or something that ruins the spirit of Contra?
From an event in Santa Barbara:
From an event in Santa Barbara:
Monday, December 30, 2013
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Two Saturdays ago, I was present at The Hackensaw Boys show in San Francisco. The opening act was the Beauty Operators - a local acoustic string band, which played some covers of songs. The crowd enjoyed that. I appreciated the more "traditional" stuff more. The Beauty Operators are ok, but they were playing for an hour and a half, which meant less time for me for The Hackensaw Boys, since I had to catch public transportation before it shut down.
I thought the Hackensaw Boys were fun, and I enjoyed the music, even if it could get repetitive for some (the beat at least). (I didn't feel so at the time.) I wasn't sure about the band before I got there, despite having listened to some of the youtube videos, but I don't regret giving it a chance, and would attend another of their performances, if possible. I didn't have time to pick up a CD, as I was in a rush to catch transportation out of the city, but purchasing one of their CDs wasn't really a priority at the moment.
It was a different sort of crowd from what you might find in the SF dance clubs near the red-light district or Mission. Evidence of the increasing gentrification of San Francisco? 99% young white adults - no families, middle-class incomes, living it up during their 20s and early 30s? The scene at the In and Out in San Bruno I visited later that night was more reflective of the multicultural reality of California's major population areas. There was one other Asian there that I saw; I didn't see any other members of non-white groups.
I overhead a male (hipster?) remarking that was probably the only authentic "white people music" the white people had nowadays, comparing it to the stuff on the radio. How many of those attending are regulars at the Brick & Mortar? They turned the floor in front of the stage into a mosh pit. Well, I exaggerate - they weren't that rough and frenzied; it was mostly side-stepping, swaying, and shaking - the typical white people dancing you'd see. Most didn't seem to know any traditional dances, though there were a few couples doing some couple dancing. They might want to check out the Ashkenaz to learn how to dance or clog. Even some swing dancing would have been appropriate at times. I couldn't help but think that the music merited something better - but the crowd was enjoying the music and having fun, at least? The band appreciated that. That the audience members lack roots or culture isn't wholly their fault.
Do the members of the band possess any sort of strong Southern identity, as it is based in central Virginia? How many of those in the audience actually disdain the South, even while appreciating the music that originates there? But what can they offer, other than some bland, politically correct, cosmopolitan, ideologically-based identity? That night it was just more good music to be consumed, separated from the culture and people from whom it originated.
There were quite a few cute brunettes present, most with their boyfriends, and one by herself. The last one disappeared during the break between The Beauty Operators and The Hackensaw Boys. (She probably moved to a different part of the room
though during the break.(It is true that I saw them only in the dark. My opinion might be different if there more lighting.) The Brick and Mortar isn't bad, even if it is located in a less than ideal neighborhood. (Another contrast to the people attending that night's event.) The bar looked to well-stocked. As the focus is on the music, there aren't many seats or tables there; I couldn't tell how clean the floor was, but you probably wouldn't want to lie on it anyway. There was also a pair of blondes - sisters?
Looking at the brunettes I was reminded of an online comment that Asian females have the worst waist to hip ratios. Certainly the Korean entertainment industry tends to seek thinness as the ideal. WHR is an objective marker of attractiveness, and men are programmed to find a better ratio more attractive.
Related:
A video of a Contra Dance Flash Mob at Grand Central Terminal:
John Krumm offers his perspective on the communal dimension of dancing: What is Good Community Dancing?
Contra Dance Links
There seems to be a lot of S[W]PL angst about gentrification - an example of the Left devouring its own, as many of those whites with nice jobs and money have 'progessive' values. They don't target those who are benefiting from gentrification as much as the tech companies that are driving the change, but those tech companies are known for promoting 'progressive' values as well, e.g. Google.
Geek-driven gentrification threatens San Francisco's bohemian appeal
Gentrification no longer a dirty word
The Chronicle Discovers Gentrification in San Francisco
I Left My Home in San Francisco: The rise of the white, middle-class anti-gentrifiers
WATCH: SF Gentrification 2.0 -- For Better Or Worse?
Anti-gentrification activists “GET OUT” with Pride - SF Bay Guardian
Anti-Gentrification Block Party to Provide Rare Opportunity to Beat Candy Out of Google Buses
An Article About Gentrification in Oakland That Isn't Going to Make You Feel Good About Yourself
Do you see Gentrification and an influx of Hipsters and/or Yuppies from SF lately in Oakland?
Position on Gentrification - San Francisco Urban Agriculture Alliance
What are the history and effects of gentrification?
Local Protest, Global Movements: Capital, Community, and State in San Francisco by Karl Beitel
Why San Francisco Is (or Used to Be) Different: Progressive Activists and Neighborhoods Had a Big Impact by G. William Domhoff
From 1999: I'm the Enemy
I thought the Hackensaw Boys were fun, and I enjoyed the music, even if it could get repetitive for some (the beat at least). (I didn't feel so at the time.) I wasn't sure about the band before I got there, despite having listened to some of the youtube videos, but I don't regret giving it a chance, and would attend another of their performances, if possible. I didn't have time to pick up a CD, as I was in a rush to catch transportation out of the city, but purchasing one of their CDs wasn't really a priority at the moment.
It was a different sort of crowd from what you might find in the SF dance clubs near the red-light district or Mission. Evidence of the increasing gentrification of San Francisco? 99% young white adults - no families, middle-class incomes, living it up during their 20s and early 30s? The scene at the In and Out in San Bruno I visited later that night was more reflective of the multicultural reality of California's major population areas. There was one other Asian there that I saw; I didn't see any other members of non-white groups.
I overhead a male (hipster?) remarking that was probably the only authentic "white people music" the white people had nowadays, comparing it to the stuff on the radio. How many of those attending are regulars at the Brick & Mortar? They turned the floor in front of the stage into a mosh pit. Well, I exaggerate - they weren't that rough and frenzied; it was mostly side-stepping, swaying, and shaking - the typical white people dancing you'd see. Most didn't seem to know any traditional dances, though there were a few couples doing some couple dancing. They might want to check out the Ashkenaz to learn how to dance or clog. Even some swing dancing would have been appropriate at times. I couldn't help but think that the music merited something better - but the crowd was enjoying the music and having fun, at least? The band appreciated that. That the audience members lack roots or culture isn't wholly their fault.
Do the members of the band possess any sort of strong Southern identity, as it is based in central Virginia? How many of those in the audience actually disdain the South, even while appreciating the music that originates there? But what can they offer, other than some bland, politically correct, cosmopolitan, ideologically-based identity? That night it was just more good music to be consumed, separated from the culture and people from whom it originated.
There were quite a few cute brunettes present, most with their boyfriends, and one by herself. The last one disappeared during the break between The Beauty Operators and The Hackensaw Boys. (She probably moved to a different part of the room
though during the break.(It is true that I saw them only in the dark. My opinion might be different if there more lighting.) The Brick and Mortar isn't bad, even if it is located in a less than ideal neighborhood. (Another contrast to the people attending that night's event.) The bar looked to well-stocked. As the focus is on the music, there aren't many seats or tables there; I couldn't tell how clean the floor was, but you probably wouldn't want to lie on it anyway. There was also a pair of blondes - sisters?
Looking at the brunettes I was reminded of an online comment that Asian females have the worst waist to hip ratios. Certainly the Korean entertainment industry tends to seek thinness as the ideal. WHR is an objective marker of attractiveness, and men are programmed to find a better ratio more attractive.
Related:
A video of a Contra Dance Flash Mob at Grand Central Terminal:
John Krumm offers his perspective on the communal dimension of dancing: What is Good Community Dancing?
Contra Dance Links
There seems to be a lot of S[W]PL angst about gentrification - an example of the Left devouring its own, as many of those whites with nice jobs and money have 'progessive' values. They don't target those who are benefiting from gentrification as much as the tech companies that are driving the change, but those tech companies are known for promoting 'progressive' values as well, e.g. Google.
Geek-driven gentrification threatens San Francisco's bohemian appeal
Gentrification no longer a dirty word
The Chronicle Discovers Gentrification in San Francisco
I Left My Home in San Francisco: The rise of the white, middle-class anti-gentrifiers
WATCH: SF Gentrification 2.0 -- For Better Or Worse?
Anti-gentrification activists “GET OUT” with Pride - SF Bay Guardian
Anti-Gentrification Block Party to Provide Rare Opportunity to Beat Candy Out of Google Buses
An Article About Gentrification in Oakland That Isn't Going to Make You Feel Good About Yourself
Do you see Gentrification and an influx of Hipsters and/or Yuppies from SF lately in Oakland?
Position on Gentrification - San Francisco Urban Agriculture Alliance
What are the history and effects of gentrification?
Local Protest, Global Movements: Capital, Community, and State in San Francisco by Karl Beitel
Why San Francisco Is (or Used to Be) Different: Progressive Activists and Neighborhoods Had a Big Impact by G. William Domhoff
From 1999: I'm the Enemy
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Syncopaths at SF Contra
I did attend their concert at Don Quioxte last Sunday, but I wish I had been able to attend the contra dance on Saturday night as well.
San Francisco Contra Dance Series
Sunday, November 11, 2012
The Syncopaths in California
Upcoming shows include stops at the Ashkenaz (11/15), Felton Hall (11/16), and Don Quixote's (11/18).
official, My Space
Misc Contra Dance videos:
official, My Space
Misc Contra Dance videos:
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
A Repeated Complaint
That I've stated on this blog and partly explains my trepidation (and mostly explains my repulsion) that keeps me from visiting one of these events. I posted this video for the Sacramento group rather recently.
Some more videos of local groups:
2012 San Francisco Folk Fest Contra Dance
Palo Alto Contra Dance with STEAM
Palo Alto Contra Dance with Community Band! (pt.2)
From the mid-west, featuring Perpetual e-Motion:
(more from ITMDG - looks like I missed the opportunity to hear them in person at Felton Hall earlier this year. I hope they'll be back next year.)
If you take a look at the videos available on youtube for various Contra/ECD events in the U.S., dressing very casually for the dancing is the norm. (Some samples below.) On various websites for CD/ECD visitors are told that there is no dress code but to wear something comfortable since physical activity is involved. Shorts? Blue jeans? T-shirts? How many of those dancing are really presentable to others, not looking like slobs? Although the Sacramento group is rather fit, but this is not always the case. Obesity may not be the fault of Uhmericans, but that doesn't mean one shouldn't feel shame. (As opposed to guilt.) They should try to conceal it through their clothing, instead of revealing it, or worse, drawing attention to it through poor choice in clothing.
In order for it to be fun and welcoming, casual dress is tolerated and becomes the norm. Organizers don't want to turn people away because they need people to attend in order to keep the dances going. You don't want to stand out or appear to be too snooty by going semi-formal. But an you can associate with people with looser standards in dance? Even if you can ignore for the moment the standard in question, the sight of people adhering to disparate dress standards seems rather ridiculous.
Dressing the part in a historical re-enacment (or role-playing) looks much better by comparison:
The JASNA Regency Ball from last year:
Of course this may only make sense for English Country Dances, and not so much with American Contra Dance. Am I saying that ECD/CD enthusiasts have to dress up in Regency costumes or other attire from the 19th century? No, but simple clothing that is decent in appearance, a dress shirt and slacks, would be much more dignified than the t-shirt, shorts, and obvious athletic shoes. Some places may require certain shoes so that they do not leave marks on the floor, but surely there are "dressy-looking" shoes that meet this requirement? Actually, I would have no problems with them going barefoot, though this would make dances that involve some sort of clogging impracticable. Some may claim that going barefoot to a dance, while wearing "traditionally" more formal clothing is rather incongruous. What about dressy minimalist shoes, then?
Dressing too casually represents a failure to respect one's self and others. The music, the dance patterns, what the occasion represents all refer to a standard of order that we no longer have and yet some of us yearn for it, though perhaps unconsciously. They are tied to beauty, which is part of their appeal. And yet we don't see that casual dress violates the decorum that such dances represent, not only historically but even intrinsically, since they should be special occasions of festivity for the community. I suspect that when folk dances (square dances or contra dances or the like) were events for the community, no one dressed down for them, or as if they had just left the field or work. We, on the other hand, who have the money and the gas for such hobbies take the liberty of attending in whatever clothing we like. That is rather self-indulgent and narcissistic.
If ECD or CD is to become a dance for the "vulgar masses," we should expect people to rise about the vulgarity that is Uhmericanism? We need to understand that dances are more than a private hobby or leisurely activity. They need to be reintegrated back into some semblance of an authentic communal life.
Some might argue that since such dances take place in a gym or some other minimalist community place that it would be out of place to dress nice. But the solution isn't to dress down, but to spruce the place up with tasteful decorations and the like. A basketball court may not be the ideal place to have a dance, but if it is the only open area where people can congregate, then one must make do.
As for those groups that advertise themselves as being gay-friendly -- if there is a sex imbalance and you are alternating partners throughout a dance, you may end up dancing with someone of the same sex, with the other person playing the incorrect part. Now this happens now even when there are too many heterosexual women and not enough men, and may have happened in the past. Where does one draw the line between practical necessity (as in the case when women outnumber men) and an affront to traditional morals? When one removes distinctions or any reference to gender roles one has gone too far.
Youth Flock To Contra Dancing
Related links: Country Dance and Song Society
Some more videos after the jump:
Some more videos of local groups:
2012 San Francisco Folk Fest Contra Dance
Palo Alto Contra Dance with STEAM
Palo Alto Contra Dance with Community Band! (pt.2)
From the mid-west, featuring Perpetual e-Motion:
(more from ITMDG - looks like I missed the opportunity to hear them in person at Felton Hall earlier this year. I hope they'll be back next year.)
If you take a look at the videos available on youtube for various Contra/ECD events in the U.S., dressing very casually for the dancing is the norm. (Some samples below.) On various websites for CD/ECD visitors are told that there is no dress code but to wear something comfortable since physical activity is involved. Shorts? Blue jeans? T-shirts? How many of those dancing are really presentable to others, not looking like slobs? Although the Sacramento group is rather fit, but this is not always the case. Obesity may not be the fault of Uhmericans, but that doesn't mean one shouldn't feel shame. (As opposed to guilt.) They should try to conceal it through their clothing, instead of revealing it, or worse, drawing attention to it through poor choice in clothing.
In order for it to be fun and welcoming, casual dress is tolerated and becomes the norm. Organizers don't want to turn people away because they need people to attend in order to keep the dances going. You don't want to stand out or appear to be too snooty by going semi-formal. But an you can associate with people with looser standards in dance? Even if you can ignore for the moment the standard in question, the sight of people adhering to disparate dress standards seems rather ridiculous.
Dressing the part in a historical re-enacment (or role-playing) looks much better by comparison:
The JASNA Regency Ball from last year:
Of course this may only make sense for English Country Dances, and not so much with American Contra Dance. Am I saying that ECD/CD enthusiasts have to dress up in Regency costumes or other attire from the 19th century? No, but simple clothing that is decent in appearance, a dress shirt and slacks, would be much more dignified than the t-shirt, shorts, and obvious athletic shoes. Some places may require certain shoes so that they do not leave marks on the floor, but surely there are "dressy-looking" shoes that meet this requirement? Actually, I would have no problems with them going barefoot, though this would make dances that involve some sort of clogging impracticable. Some may claim that going barefoot to a dance, while wearing "traditionally" more formal clothing is rather incongruous. What about dressy minimalist shoes, then?
Dressing too casually represents a failure to respect one's self and others. The music, the dance patterns, what the occasion represents all refer to a standard of order that we no longer have and yet some of us yearn for it, though perhaps unconsciously. They are tied to beauty, which is part of their appeal. And yet we don't see that casual dress violates the decorum that such dances represent, not only historically but even intrinsically, since they should be special occasions of festivity for the community. I suspect that when folk dances (square dances or contra dances or the like) were events for the community, no one dressed down for them, or as if they had just left the field or work. We, on the other hand, who have the money and the gas for such hobbies take the liberty of attending in whatever clothing we like. That is rather self-indulgent and narcissistic.
If ECD or CD is to become a dance for the "vulgar masses," we should expect people to rise about the vulgarity that is Uhmericanism? We need to understand that dances are more than a private hobby or leisurely activity. They need to be reintegrated back into some semblance of an authentic communal life.
Some might argue that since such dances take place in a gym or some other minimalist community place that it would be out of place to dress nice. But the solution isn't to dress down, but to spruce the place up with tasteful decorations and the like. A basketball court may not be the ideal place to have a dance, but if it is the only open area where people can congregate, then one must make do.
As for those groups that advertise themselves as being gay-friendly -- if there is a sex imbalance and you are alternating partners throughout a dance, you may end up dancing with someone of the same sex, with the other person playing the incorrect part. Now this happens now even when there are too many heterosexual women and not enough men, and may have happened in the past. Where does one draw the line between practical necessity (as in the case when women outnumber men) and an affront to traditional morals? When one removes distinctions or any reference to gender roles one has gone too far.
Youth Flock To Contra Dancing
Related links: Country Dance and Song Society
Some more videos after the jump:
Friday, June 15, 2012
I will be visiting Texas next week for a few days, some will be spent in Houston and a couple in San Antonio. Been trying to find some music or dance events. The Quebe Sisters won't be around and there are no contra dance events at that time. Honky-tonk bar?
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Items of Interest, 6 May 2012
Stephen M. Walt, What if realists were in charge of U.S. foreign policy?
John Lukacs, What is Happening to History
Pakistan: US Needs to Find ‘Alternative’ to Drone Strikes
David S. D'Amato, The Source of Structural Inequality
Artisanal pride: On Loving Japan
The Kind of Man Modernity Can Afford
Adventures of an Accidental Sociologist: How to Explain the World Without Becoming a Bore
by Peter L. Berger.
Peak Oil and Energy:
The oil industry's deceitful promise of American energy independence by Kurt Cobb (EB)
Feminism:
Women Policing Hierarchy
The "Who's Your Daddy?" Party: Ross Douthat, The Party of Julia
Orthodox:
Hamatoura عذراء يا أم الإله
Romeiko Ensemble
Diet and Health:
Welcome to Our New MovNat International Instructor, Joseph Bartz
Contra Dance:
Sacramento
From April 28:
Yes, the location of the dance may be wanting, but couldn't some of the participants dressed up more for the occasion?
More PC stupidity at the Pentagon: SEALs Working Towards Improving Team Diversity
John Lukacs, What is Happening to History
Pakistan: US Needs to Find ‘Alternative’ to Drone Strikes
David S. D'Amato, The Source of Structural Inequality
Artisanal pride: On Loving Japan
The Kind of Man Modernity Can Afford
Adventures of an Accidental Sociologist: How to Explain the World Without Becoming a Bore
by Peter L. Berger.
Peak Oil and Energy:
The oil industry's deceitful promise of American energy independence by Kurt Cobb (EB)
Feminism:
Women Policing Hierarchy
The "Who's Your Daddy?" Party: Ross Douthat, The Party of Julia
Orthodox:
Hamatoura عذراء يا أم الإله
Romeiko Ensemble
Diet and Health:
Welcome to Our New MovNat International Instructor, Joseph Bartz
Contra Dance:
Sacramento
From April 28:
Yes, the location of the dance may be wanting, but couldn't some of the participants dressed up more for the occasion?
More PC stupidity at the Pentagon: SEALs Working Towards Improving Team Diversity
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Spring Situation
Satruday, May 12 from 12-4 P.M.
"A free afternoon of old-time stringband picking, singing and dancing, including a family dance, cabaret-style concert sets, jam sessions and workshops galore on all manner of making music with people."
The night before, there is a square dance for the BOTMC at the Ashkenaz. (I still haven't ventured into the local ECD/contra dance scene.)
Also, Evie Ladin will be on the radio the days after:
May 13| Sunday
Live on the Air
KPFA | Berkeley, CA
With Larry Kelp sometime 4-5pm
May 14| Monday
Live on the Air
KKUP | Cupertino, CA
With Mike Russell, 6:30pm
Related:
North Bay Country Dance Society
Pacific Region links
Hayward Contra Dance
Down Home Dancing
Sacramento
San Francisco Scottish Country Dance
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - SF Branch
"A free afternoon of old-time stringband picking, singing and dancing, including a family dance, cabaret-style concert sets, jam sessions and workshops galore on all manner of making music with people."
The night before, there is a square dance for the BOTMC at the Ashkenaz. (I still haven't ventured into the local ECD/contra dance scene.)
Also, Evie Ladin will be on the radio the days after:
May 13| Sunday
Live on the Air
KPFA | Berkeley, CA
With Larry Kelp sometime 4-5pm
May 14| Monday
Live on the Air
KKUP | Cupertino, CA
With Mike Russell, 6:30pm
Related:
North Bay Country Dance Society
Pacific Region links
Hayward Contra Dance
Down Home Dancing
Sacramento
San Francisco Scottish Country Dance
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - SF Branch
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Perpetual e-Motion
profile
Frank Hsieh has some videos of the dance at Concord Scout House (5/31/10). See also the videos of poke852.
Just found out through their FB page that they're doing a tour of NoCal. Not a good time for me to try to catch one of their performances, since it's Holy Week:
Maybe Sunday...
Frank Hsieh has some videos of the dance at Concord Scout House (5/31/10). See also the videos of poke852.
Just found out through their FB page that they're doing a tour of NoCal. Not a good time for me to try to catch one of their performances, since it's Holy Week:
| April 17th | 7:30 ~ Contradance w/ Diane Silver at Marin Masonic Hall San Rafeal, CA | |
| April 21st | 7pm ~ House Concert at Sequoia Temple San Mateo, CA | |
| April 22nd | 8pm ~ Contradance w/ Diane Silver at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church San Francisco, CA | |
| April 23rd | 8pm ~ Contradance w/ Diane Silver at the Colma Community Ctr Sacramento, CA | |
| April 24th | 8pm ~ Contradance w/ Diane Silver at the Hill and Valley Club Hayward, CA |
Maybe Sunday...
Saturday, April 17, 2010
BACDS tonight: CONTRA at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. Lynn Ackerson with Ratnip (Caroline McCaskey, Cole Ingraham, Howard Booster, Alan Snyder)
Admission is free!
I took a look at the people who had RSVPed on FB for the event. Alas, a lot of old people.
Admission is free!
I took a look at the people who had RSVPed on FB for the event. Alas, a lot of old people.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
So Sacramento has a Contra Dance/ECD group: Sacramento Area Contradances and English Country Dances. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad to move to the area.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Some Contra Dance videos
What is more important? The dancing? Or doing so with the appropriate attire as a sign of respect, both for others and for the traditions of a community? (Not necessarily Regency wear or formal wear, but not casual wear either... Festivity was not an excuse to be a slob, or dress like one.)
Brace yourselves:
Dancing among the stars - 1
Dancing among the stars - 2
Dancing among the stars - 3
Dancing among the stars - 4
Dancing among the stars - 5
Dancing among the stars - 6
Dancing among the stars - 7
Dancing among the stars - 8
Dancing among the stars - 9
Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance; Old-Time Music and Dance Weekend
Contra in Carrboro 8-8-08
St. Louis Youth Contra July 2008
July 2008 Flash Contra
Fiddle Tunes Contra Dance
Fiddle Tunes 08 - Participants Concert - Contra(1of2)
Fiddle Tunes 08 - Participants Concert - Contra(2of2)
Brace yourselves:
Dancing among the stars - 1
Dancing among the stars - 2
Dancing among the stars - 3
Dancing among the stars - 4
Dancing among the stars - 5
Dancing among the stars - 6
Dancing among the stars - 7
Dancing among the stars - 8
Dancing among the stars - 9
Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance; Old-Time Music and Dance Weekend
Contra in Carrboro 8-8-08
St. Louis Youth Contra July 2008
July 2008 Flash Contra
Fiddle Tunes Contra Dance
Fiddle Tunes 08 - Participants Concert - Contra(1of2)
Fiddle Tunes 08 - Participants Concert - Contra(2of2)
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Contra Dance Training
Contra Dance Training Ch 1 - Introduction by Janet Shepherd
Contra Dance Training Ch 2 - Two Dancers
Contra Dance Training Ch 3 - Lessons for Four Dancers
Contra Dance Training Ch 4 - A Contra Line
Contra Dance Training Ch 5 - Come Dance With
Contra Dance Training Ch 6 - Called Dance I - Scott Russell
Contra Dance Training Ch 7 - Called Dance II - Scott Russell
Contra Dance Training Ch 8 - Contra Origins and the CCD
Contra Dance Training Ch 9 - Contra Credits
Chattahoochee Country Dancers, Atlanta, Georgia: website
Contra Dance Training Ch 2 - Two Dancers
Contra Dance Training Ch 3 - Lessons for Four Dancers
Contra Dance Training Ch 4 - A Contra Line
Contra Dance Training Ch 5 - Come Dance With
Contra Dance Training Ch 6 - Called Dance I - Scott Russell
Contra Dance Training Ch 7 - Called Dance II - Scott Russell
Contra Dance Training Ch 8 - Contra Origins and the CCD
Contra Dance Training Ch 9 - Contra Credits
Chattahoochee Country Dancers, Atlanta, Georgia: website
ECD videos
FolkMADness 2008 Saturday English Country Dance
Emerald City Regency Ball - Duke of Kent Waltz, 2, 3
Weekly English Country Dance Toronto Main
"Take a Dance" - ECD - Frolics in the Hey, Toronto
English Country Dance - Boatman (Toronto Frolics in the Hey)
Frolics in the Hey - "King of Poland" (danced)
Frolics in the Hey - Walk through - "Mad Robin"
Grand March English Country Dance Playford Ball
Arizona Contra Dance 2006 May Madness
Contra prom in Concord, part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Greenfield contra 5/24/08, part 1, 2, 3
Emerald City Regency Ball - Duke of Kent Waltz, 2, 3
Weekly English Country Dance Toronto Main
"Take a Dance" - ECD - Frolics in the Hey, Toronto
English Country Dance - Boatman (Toronto Frolics in the Hey)
Frolics in the Hey - "King of Poland" (danced)
Frolics in the Hey - Walk through - "Mad Robin"
Grand March English Country Dance Playford Ball
Arizona Contra Dance 2006 May Madness
Contra prom in Concord, part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Greenfield contra 5/24/08, part 1, 2, 3
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