Contra Dance New Dancer Introduction
Are you new to contra dancing? This brief introduction will be held right before the evening contra dance with Jim Hemphill and Baba Yaga’s Stew. Learn to swing, “give weight,” and
Morris Dancers
Morris dance is a traditional dance from England that has been done for hundreds of years. There are several references to Morris dance in Shakespeare. Each village or region has
Swing Dance Workshop, with Paul Kwiat
Learn swing from everyone’s favorite dancing physics professor, Paul Kwiat! Then stick around for the swing dance with Tommy Halloran’s Guerilla Swing!
Swing Dance with Tommy Halloran
Here’s your chance to kick up your heels to one of the greatest swing bands around! Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing was voted “Best Jazz Band” in the River Front Times
Square Dance, with Dan Gellert and Friends, Neal Schlein calling
Dan Gellert and Friends will keep your toes tapping for this year’s square dance! Dan Gellert is one of the finest old-time musicians working today. His performances bring to life the spirit and
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Dance Try-Its
Yes, you CAN have it all! Spend a delightful hour-and-a-half learning three different dance traditions. Irish dance with Daniel Flora Born to parents in the Foreign Service (Diplomatic Corps), Daniel Flora
Family Dance, with Neal Schlein and the Thursday Night jammers
Bring the family along for this all-ages family dance! Neal Schlein will be our caller and the Thursday Night Lincoln Square Jam group will provide the music. A children’s librarian
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Contra Dance, with Baba Yaga’s Stew and Jim Hemphill
This year’s contra dance features caller Jim Hemphill from Arcadia, Missouri and innovative trio, Baba Yaga’s Stew. Baba Yaga’s Stew has tunes boiling and bubbling from all over the world! Their
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