What is English Country Dance?
English Country Dance is the dance form that was popular in England and America in the 1600’s, 1700’s and early 1800’s. It is one of the dance forms from which modern contra and square dance are descended. If you’ve seen any of the recent Jane Austen movies then you’ve seen this sort of dance. We also do some early American dances from the Colonial and Revolutionary War eras. Follow this link for more information.
12:30-1:30p Favorite Dances of Folklore Village
- Leader: Martha Tyner
- Band: Rare Privilege
A variety of dances done at festivals at Folklore Village in Wisconsin
1:45-3:15p Selections from a Caller’s In-Basket
- Leader: Nikki Herbst
- Band: Rare Privilege
From new compositions to newly reconstructed dances written centuries ago, in this workshop we will learn a variety of dances that show the tremendous breadth of style, shape, and feel of English Country Dance.
3:30-4:30p Early American Dances
- Leader: Jonathan Sivier
- Band: The Flatland Consort
American dances from the 18th and 19th centuries
Band: Rare Privilage (Wisconsin)
Leader: Nikki Herbst (Iowa City, IA)
Band: Rare Privilege (Wisconsin)
Leader: Nikki Herbst (Iowa City, IA)
Featuring:
- Tom Turino – Cajun accordion et Cajun fiddle
- Shannon Arnold – ‘Tit-fer
- Matt Turino – Fiddle et frottoir
- Samuel Payne – Guitar
- JB Faires – Bass
“The dance floor will be open.”
The Central Illinois English Country Dancers
Invite You To An
English Country Dance
Playford Ball
- Dances Led By: Susan Burt, Jon Hanson, Scott Meyer, Jonathan Sivier
- Music Provided By: The Flatland Consort
- Doors Open: 1:30 p.m.
- Playford Ball: 2:00 to 5:30 p.m.
- Date: Sunday, June 9, 2019
- Location: Phillips Recreation Center, 505 West Stoughton, Urbana, IL
- Suggested Donation: $7.00 ($6.00 with a dessert to share)
There will be refreshments at the break, so bring some snacks to share.
After a long layoff, the Backdoor Cajun Band will be gathering to play
some music this coming Sunday, June 9 at The Iron Post in downtown Urbana.
We’ll start at about 7:00PM and play two sets of traditional Cajun and
Creole music – waltzes, two-steps, and some get-down zydeco.
This band plays occasionally (or Aux-Cajun-ally) but we always have fun
when we get together. This will be Matt Turino on fiddle, Randy Cordle
on bass and mandolin, Sam Payne on guitar, Rob Krumm on accordion and
Dave Pride on percussion.
6:30-7:30pm: Creole Stomp
The Central Illinois English Country Dancers will be holding a dance with live music provided by local musicians. Dancers of all ages are welcome. All dances will be taught. Partners, costumes and experience are not required, however we ask that soft-soled, non-marking, non-street shoes be worn so as not to damage the dance floor.
Join the Backdoor Cajun Band for an evening of traditional Cajun music including graceful waltzes, lively two-steps and get-down Zydeco. This local band features:
- Matt Turino on fiddle
- Randy Cordle on bass
- Rob Krumm on accordion
- Sam Payne on guitar
- Dave Pride on percussion
Come on out, dance, and pass a good time.
Dancing in the Garden
We will be meeting at the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden by the Museum of the Grand Prairie in Mahomet.
Free!
In case of rain or excessive heat we will dance in the education center in the museum.
Cajun Cornstalkers
Sure to be a foot stompin’ good time, the Cornstalker Cajun Band aims to make you dance. The Cornstalkers are Matt Turino on fiddle, Tom Turino on accordion, Shannon Arnold on guitar, and JB Faires on bass. Some members of the band have been playing Cajun and zydeco music from southwest Louisiana together for some twenty years.
An extra dance with music by special guest band Olde Music
25th Annual Christmas Ball
The ball will include refreshments and carol singing
Suggested donation $7