Mar 20 Playford Ball Workshop

March 20 Playford Ball Workshop

• Talent: Calling by Alisa Dodson; Music by Charlie Hancock and Maggie Moore
• Date: Sunday, March 20, 2016
• Time: 2:30 – 5:30PM
• Location: Polish American Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville
• $12 for adults

Special Program:  Caller Alisa Dodson, who is also a member of the BACDS Playford Ball Committee, will review all the dances in the upcoming Ball program.  In order to experience the lengthy ball program and also have time to work on the more challenging dances, the pace of the afternoon will be more lively than usual.  This is not a dance for beginners!  We will NOT be offering an Introductory Session for first-timers before this dance (please bring your first-timer friends to the next regular dance on April 3).  Regardless of whether you intend to go to the Playford Ball, this Sunday’s dance is a wonderful opportunity to learn or review many dances in one afternoon.

Special Music:  We are honored to have Charlie Hancock on keyboard and Maggie Moore on violin for this special dance.

Special Price, Time, and Location:  Special program admission is $12.  The dance runs from 2:30 to 5:30 pm.  We will begin dancing promptly at 2:30 p.m.–please plan to arrive a few minutes early to change shoes and check in so that we can start the program on time!

Alisa Dodson & Charlie Hancock

• Playford Ball: http://www.bacds.org/events/playfordball2016/
• Alisa Dodson: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/english-country-dance/talent/alisa-dodson/
• Charlie Hancock: https://sactocds.wordpress.com/english-country-dance/talent/charlie-hancock/

For more information, and lost and found, call Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093, or email info@sactocds.org.

 

Spring Dance Weekend

April 30 and May 1 will see the biggest English Country Dance event of the year. Join us for Spring Dance Weekend! Registration for the weekend is now open. Download the flier at right and get yourself signed up!

The event includes workshops Saturday afternoon, a dance and party on Saturday evening, and May Day in the Park on Sunday afternoon.

National and local talent for the weekend includes Jacqueline Schwab, Michelle Levy, Rebecca King, Quite Carried Away, David Newitt, Yvonne Couvillion, and Gary Sandler.

More detail, including bios and photos, is on the 2016 Spring Dance Weekend page.

March 6 English Country Dance

March 6 English Country Dance

• Talent: Lise Dyckman calling to the music of Quite Carried Away (David Wright, Susan Jones, Arlene Jamar, Sandy Westfall, Jane Kostka, Martin Lodahl and Dick Holdstock)
• Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016
• Time: 3:00 – 6:00PM, with newcomer’s workshop at 2:30PM
• Location: Polish American Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville
• $10 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families

Those of us who came to the January 3^rd dance had a wonderful time ringing in the New Year with caller Lise Dyckman. Lise returns this Sunday, March 6, to lead us in another smile-filled afternoon of English Country Dancing! Since she is this year’s caller for the BACDS Playford Ball, it’s a good guess that Lise will bring us some of the dances from the Ball program, along with other gems. Our very own “Quite Carried Away” will provide live music for our dancing pleasure.

Lise Dyckman and Quite Carried Away

As usual, beginners are welcome and no partners are necessary.  If you are bringing, or know of any, first-timers, please urge them to come at 2:30 for the Introductory Workshop that precedes the dance.  All dancers are welcome at the workshop, but first-time attendees receive a coupon for half-off admission at their next dance!

For more information, and lost and found, call Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093, or email info@sactocds.org.

Feb 7 English Country Dance

Alisa Dodson calling to the music of Quite Carried Away (David Wright, Susan Jones, Arlene Jamar, Sandy Westfall, Jane Kostka, Martin Lodahl and Dick Holdstock)

Alisa Dodson & Quite Carried Away

• Date: Sunday, February 7, 2016
• Time: 3:00 – 6:00PM, with newcomer’s workshop at 2:30PM
• Location: Polish American Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville
• $10 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families

Yes, this is Super Bowl Sunday. Wouldn’t you rather be dancing? Alisa will feature a couple of the fun dances that Kalia Kliban introduced to our group at the December Holiday Tea.

Beginning this Sunday, we’ll be offering a short caller coaching session with our visiting experienced caller. Anyone interested may attend. The caller will share information on one aspect of calling, followed by time for questions. Join the caller immediately after the final waltz.

One of our dancers has offered to prepare a new edition of our dancer roster. Any dancer who wishes to be listed in the roster may fill out a form at the welcome table. Participation is optional, but provides an opportunity to share your location and/or contact information with other dancers to facilitate carpooling and other connections.

As usual, beginners are welcome and no partners are necessary.  If you are bringing, or know of any, first-timers, please urge them to come at 2:30 for the Introductory Workshop that precedes the dance.  All dancers are welcome at the workshop, but first-time attendees receive a coupon for half-off admission at their next dance!

 

January 3 English Country Dance

Start your year right with the first English Country Dance of the year.

Lise Dyckman calling to the music of Quite Carried Away (David Wright, Susan Jones, Arlene Jamar, Sandy Westfall, Jane Kostka, Martin Lodahl and Dick Holdstock)

• Date: Sunday, January 3, 2016
• Time: 3:00 – 6:00PM, with newcomer’s workshop at 2:30PM
• Location: Polish American Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville
• $10 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families

Lise Dyckman and Quite Carried Away

As usual, beginners are welcome and no partners are necessary.  If you are bringing, or know of any, first-timers, please urge them to come at 2:30 for the Introductory Workshop that precedes the dance.  All dancers are welcome at the workshop, but first-time attendees receive a coupon for half-off admission at their next dance!

For more information, and lost and found, call Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093, or email info@sactocds.org.

December 6 Annual Holiday Tea and English Country Dance

It’s time to look through those favorite baking and finger food recipes for the special yummie you’d like to bring.  And with Kalia Kliban as Dancing Mistress, this is sure to be a delectable afternoon of new and familiar dances as well as edible delights! The Holiday Tea Committee has planned some special surprises–and PRIZES!–for your pleasure!

• Date: Sunday, December 6, 2015
• Time: 3:00 – 7:00PM, with newcomer’s workshop at 2:30PM
• Location: Polish American Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville
• $10 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families

As usual, beginners are welcome and no partners are necessary.  If you are bringing, or know of any, first-timers, please urge them to come at 2:30 for the Introductory Workshop that precedes the dance.  All dancers are welcome at the workshop, but first-time attendees receive a coupon for half-off admission at their next dance!

Quite Carried Away: http://www.sactocds.org/wp/english-country-dance/talent/quite-carried-away/

More information? Call Susan or David at 916-739-8906, or email info@sactocds.org

Kalia Kliban

Quite Carried Away

Holiday Tea and Dance, December 6

click for full flier

Coming up in December is The Annual Holiday Tea and Dance, hosted by the English Country Dance wing of SCDS.

Please put the date on your calendar or refrigerator, and stay tuned for more details. This event, along with our Annual Dance in April and New Years Eve in December, are our biggest and most fun events of the year.

Kalia Kliban, from Sebastopol, but a favorite caller in Roseville, will be joining us, with music by the ever-wonderful Quite Carried Away.

October 4 English Country Dance

This coming Sunday, October 4, should be our first official dance of the Fall Season, but tell the weatherman that!  Regardless, it’s gonna be a special day!  Caller Alan Winston has programmed several brand-new-to-our-group dances, along with familiar favorites.  With the perfectly matched harmonies provided by the “magnificent seven” musicians of Quite Carried Away, it’ll be a day not to miss!

Alan Winston & Quite Carried Away

• Date: October 4, 2015
• Time: 3:00 – 6:00PM, with newcomer’s workshop at 2:30PM
• Location: Polish American Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville
• $10 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families

It’s always lovely when people bring a snack to share!

As usual, beginners are welcome and no partners are necessary.  If you are bringing, or know of any, first-timers, please urge them to come at 2:30 for the Introductory Workshop that precedes the dance.  All dancers are welcome at the workshop, but first-time attendees receive a coupon for half-off admission at their next dance!

 

August 2 English Country Dance and picnic in Roseville

Join your fellow fans of elegant yet fun English Contra Dance in Roseville this Sunday, August 2. Lise Dyckman calling to the music of Quite Carried Away, joined by Debra Tayleur on piano. Debra is from the East Bay and plays for both English and contra.

As if that weren’t enough, we’re having a picnic dinner immediately following this Sunday’s dance!  Paul and Patty Larsen have once again offered their lovely home for a post-dance picnic.  Hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs will be provided.  Please bring your favorite beverage (ice provided!) and a salad, vegetable, or dessert to share.  And don’t forget your swim suit and towel so you can enjoy their pool!

• Time: 3:00 – 6:00PM, with newcomer’s workshop at 2:30PM
• Location: Polish American Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville
• Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for full-time college students; $5 for high school and younger; $25 maximum per family

If you saw the couple dancing in any of the Jane Austen movies such as “Pride and Prejudice,” you saw English Country Dancing. If you can walk, and know the difference between left and right, you can do these same dances!

As usual, beginners are welcome and no partners are necessary.  If you are bringing, or know of any, first-timers, please ask them to come at 2:30 for the “Introduction to Basics” mini workshop that precedes the dance.  First-timers attending the “Introduction to Basics” workshop receive a coupon for half-off at their next dance! It’s always lovely when people bring a snack to share!