English Country Dance November 20

Our New Year’s Eve Dance will be December 31, 8:00PM to midnight. Save the date!

Caller: Gary Sandler
Music: Quite Carried Away & Friends
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2022 (third Sunday Sacramento)
Time: 2:00-5:00 pm, with newcomer’s workshop at 1:30 pm
Location: Young Ladies Institute (YLI), 1400 27th St, Sacramento, CA
Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check)

Gary Sandler believes in helping dancers get more fun out of their dances, whether through safe and comfortable hand-holds or clear direct instructions.  He likes to vary the dance structures, shifting from lines to circles and squares.

The music will be provided by Quite Carried Away & Friends: Dick Holdstock on octave mandolin and banjo, Arlene Jamar on piano, Jane Kostka on whistle, and Martin Lodahl on viola da gamba, with guests Janet Kurnick on violin and Marilyn Cooper on keyboard.

Dance Program:

Astonished Archeologist AstonishedArchaeologist -BH 
Candles in the Dark Candles in the Dark 
Chocolate for Breakfast Chocolate for Breakfast – sos 
Cockleshells Cockleshells 
Jacob Hall’s Jig (II) Jacob Hall’s Jig 
Mad Robin Mad Robin -view from bottom of set 
Mile of Smiles Mile of Smiles 
Mr Cosgill’s Delight Mr. Cosgill’s Delight -diagrams 
Pleasures of the Town  Pleasures of the Town 
Shrewsbury Lasses, The Shrewsbury Lasses 
Sunlight through Draperies Sunlight through Draperies 
Yellow Stockings Yellow_Stockings 

Extras
Mr Isaac’s Maggot Mr Isaac’s Maggot 
Lilli Burlero Lilli Burlero

As usual, beginners are welcome.  If you are bringing, or know of any, first-timers, please urge them to come at 1:30 for the introductory workshop that precedes the dance. No partners are needed, so come by yourself or with friends or with family. Both events are accessible to people with disabilities.

For more information, and lost and found, contact Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093, or email info@sactocds.org. Our schedule of future dances is always available at https://sactocds.wordpress.com/calendar/.

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COVID Safety Information

We are no longer offering a rapid self-test option, and now require complete vaccination. We did offer a self-test option for a while, but it was never used, and on the request of a number of callers and dancers, we are returning to full vaccination policy.

The SCDS Covid safety policy requires full vaccination, including boosters. Masks must be worn at all times while inside the building. We recommend N95, KN95, or KF94 masks and do not allow masks with exhaust valves (because they don’t protect others), cloth masks, or surgical masks. Please bring your own water and snacks, and plan to step outside to eat or drink. Windows and doors will be open to ensure good ventilation, so please dress accordingly. Most importantly, if you’re not feeling well, stay home and join us next time.

If you haven’t been to a dance yet, please email a photo of your vaccination card to Laura Leonelli at lauraleo524@gmail.com before the dance. Please also print a copy of our waiver form, sign it, and bring your paper copy to the dance. You only need to do this once; we will record that you have provided this information, so that it will be valid for future dances.