Hi, Folks:
 
THIS WEEK:
 
For those who have made "MORE DANCING" a New Year's resolution, the year is starting out with a BANG.  These dance events are coming up quickly (i.e., this next week):
 
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January 3rd, Wednesday: Bulgarian Dance Workshop with the Ethnic Express: 
  • Bulgarian dance workshop by Yuliyan Yordanov, 6 pm, at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street.  

Yuliyan Yordanov

A native of Doyrentsi, a village in the Lovech region of north central Bulgaria, Yuliyan Yordanov was raised by his grandparents and learned dancing at a young age. A graduate of the acclaimed Academy of Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv, he worked professionally as a dance director, choreographer, and Bulgarian folk dance instructor beginning in 1993. He and his students participated in many concerts, celebrations, and international festivals throughout Bulgaria and the rest of Europe; in May 1995 they were selected to appear on Channel One of Bulgarian National Television. In 1997 Yuli was honored with an invitation to attend the traditional annual party for teachers of folklore and culture hosted by the president of Bulgaria. 

Since moving to the U.S., Yuli has taught Bulgarian dancing primarily in the Midwest. In Chicago, he leads the dance groups "Nashencheta" and "Mitronija" of Sveta Sophia Bulgarian Orthodox Church. In Milwaukee, he is a choreographer for the " Na Lesa Bulgarian Folk Dance Ensemble”; for two years he served as choreographer of the younger group of "St. Sava Junior Dancers" at the Serbian Cultural Center. He has also choreographed regional Bulgarian dance suites for Ensemble Narodno in Madison. As a musician, Yuli performs (tupan, tambura, vocals) with Malo Selo folk band in Madison.
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January 4 (Thursday evening): English Country Dancing  (free; recorded music)
 
NOTE THE CHANGE TO THURSDAY EVENINGS FOR 2007!  THERE'S NO LONGER MONDAY NIGHT ECD.
Relax from your first week back to work in 2007 with the soothing tunes and dance moves of English Country Dancing, the "more-refined" cousin of contra dancing. Think elegeance, grace, propriety, and, of course, eye-contact and just a little bit of flirting...  Sponsored by University Historical Dance Enthusiasts. The emphasis is on dances prior to 1700, particulary those that will be danced at the Arthurian Ball on January 13th (see entry below).  
 
Location:   Jewel Box Theatre, Clark County (Flamingo) Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Ave.
Time:  6:30 to 8:45 pm.
Admission:  Free
Info:  return e-mail, or 656-9513
Directions:  The library is between Maryland Parkway and Eastern Ave., on the south side of the street.  The library entrance that is close to the Jewel Box theatre is the door closest to the intersection of Flamingo and Escondido.  Inside the door, turn left, go down a short flight of stairs, and the Jewel Box is the room on your right. 
 
Future Jewel Box ECD Dances at the Jewel Box:  January 18, 2007; February 1 & 15.  THURSDAY EVENINGS.
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January 4 (Thursday evening):   NO Dances of Universal Peace
 
The next DUP dance will be on 01Feb07 with a special evening lead by Latifa, a wonderful leader (and mentor to Linda) from Oklahoma.  Latifa has studied many of the works of Ruth St. Denis, one of the pioneers of contemporary dance in America and a mentor to Samuel L. Lewis (the founder of the Dances of Universal Peace), so we hope she will share some of her wisdom.

01Feb07 -- Thursday -- Dance in Las Vegas, Nevada
Location:  Christ the King Catholic Community
Address:   4925 S Torrey Pines Dr.
                 Southwestern corner of Torrey Pines and Tropicana
Time:        7:00 to 9:00 PM (with a little time for community at the end).

Note to the Pahrump dancers -- schedules for 2007 are being worked; stand by for "the 2007 plan".

If you need additional information, please see the DUP of southern Nevada webpage ( http://raincloudpub.com/dupsn/ ), or call Oma (702 371-2273), Linda (702 240 6275), or me (702 658 4094).
 
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Sunday, January 7:  Israeli Dancing  
 
Amnon is back from his travels, and Israeli dancing will resume at its usual time and location.  come and support Ze'ev's goal of a minimum of 100 dancers!
  • 6 to 10 pm, at Dance Charisma, 3650 S. Jones Blvd, Ste. #16 (north of the NE corner of Twain and Jones) 
  • Instructor:  Amnon Eilat, a certified Israeli dance instructor and choreographer
  • Admission:  $10
  • Information:  254-5895
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    There will be NO Israeli dancing on January 15th:  folks will be attending the Israeli dance camp in California.
     
     
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    OTHER JANUARY EVENTS
     
    The rest of this newsletter focuses on other dance events for JANUARY and early February.  The bold print indicates new information since the last newsletter. 
     
    Thanks to all for your support in keeping the dancing alive in Las Vegas, and your attendance of the dance events. This message includes:
     
    January 13: (Saturday night): Arthurian Ball, Society of Creative Anachronism
    January 18:  (Thursday night)  English Country Dancing at the Jewel Box Theatre
    January 27:  (Saturday night):  Old-Time Barn Dance at the Charleston Heights Arts Center   
    Other dancing/music opportunties in Las Vegas  
            Ethnic Express - International folk dancing
            Israeli Folk Dancing
            Dances of Univeral Peace
            Southern Nevada Square and Round Dance Association
            Gay Folks & Friends Square Dance Group       
            Cuban Dancing
            Belly Dancing
            Scottish and Highland Dancing
            Ballroom Dancing
            Country Line Dancing
            Senior Ballroom and Country Line Dancing
            East Coast Swing Dancing
            Swing Dancing, Second and Fourth Fridays
    Dance and Music Classes at the Community College of Southern Nevada
    Music jam sessions
            Nevada Old-Time Fiddlers' Association 
            Las Vegas Mandolin Orchestra
            Accordian Players and Friends
    Other LV ethnic and cultural events       
    Dance events outside of LV
    Arizona dances       
    Weekend dance camps and tours 
    Dancing opportunities and information from the Web
    January calendar
     
    This missive is quite lengthly, and there is a calendar at the end.  It will be sent only around the beginning of the month.  Event reminders may be sent throughout the month. Our policy is that WE DO NOT SHARE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS.  If you would like to be removed from this mailing list, please send your request by return e-mail.  This information is courtesy of the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers (SNOCD).  
     
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    January 13th (Saturday):  Arthurian Ball, Society of Creative Anachronism
     
    One and all are invited to the Arthurian Ball with the theme of Seven Virtues and Seven Vices to be held January 13th.
    Countess Ealasaid will be teaching dancing during the day and there will be a feast and ball in the evening. The event will be held at the American Legion, 508 California Ave., Boulder City, NV 89005.  Site opens at 9am and closes at 10:30pm with classes starting at 10am. There will be a scrumptous feast and lunch prepared; for any food or allergy concern please contact Diana at Tantralya@hotmail.com. The site fee is $10 for members, $13 for non-members, $6 for youth 6-15. Children 5 and younger are free.  Make checks payable to "SCA Inc/Barony of Starkhafn." Due to the nature of this event it is not suitable for all children and there will be no children activities available. Your site fee covers both feast and lunch. Please let all your friends know about this
    fabulous event. If you have any questions please contact at zoet.hart@yahoo.com.
     
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    January 18 (Thursday):  English Country Dancing  (free; recorded music)
     
    Sponsored by University Historical Dance Enthusiasts. The emphasis is on dances prior to 1700, but some more modern dances are also taught and called. Want to read more about ECD?  go to our website, http://snocd.raincloudpub.com/ 
    All levels of dancers are WELCOME!  Dress is comfortable casual and wear comfy shoes!  All dances are instructed before music is added!  All dances are called once music commences.  Dance is fun and FREE!
     
    Location:   Jewel Box Theatre, Clark County (Flamingo) Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Ave.
    Time:  6:30 to 8:45 pm.
    Admission:  Free
    Info:  return e-mail, or 656-9513
    Directions:  The library is between Maryland Parkway and Eastern Ave., on the south side of the street.  The library entrance that is close to the Jewel Box theatre is the door closest to the intersection of Flamingo and Escondido.  Inside the door, turn left, go down a short flight of stairs, and the Jewel Box is the room on your right. 
    Future Jewel Box ECD Dances at the Jewel Box:  February 1 & 15.  NOTE CHANGE TO THURSDAY EVENINGS.
     
    January 27 (Saturday):  Old Time Barn Dance at Charleston Heights Arts Center
     
    The local band, "112, and Then Some", will provide snappy fiddlin' music (at a tempo of at least 112) for an evening of contra dances, circle mixers, other group dances, and a couple of waltzes.  If you have moved here from another dance community, do come out and enjoy the lively music, the camaraderie, and the laughter, and to get your dancing fix!  We encourage any first-timers to attend the 1/2 hour lesson that starts at 6:30 pm, as it is designed to give newcomers a basic primer on what constitutes a contra dance, and to help the dance flow more smoothly throughout the evening. 
     
    Location:  Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 South Brush Street, Las Vegas, near Arizona Charlie's.   Phone: 229.6211.
    Time:  Contra dance instruction at 6:30 pm, dancing from 7 to 10 pm. 
    Cost:  General admission:$6; members of SNOCD:$5; students and active military: $3.  
    Music:  Live fiddlin' music by 112, and Then Some (Kay, Curt, and .....??)
    Information:  656-9513, or return e-mail.
    Directions:  CHAC is one block west of Arizona Charlies, and 2 blocks northwest of the intersection of W. Charleston Blvd. and Decatur Blvd. From Highway 95, take the Decatur exit, go south on Decatur for 4 stoplights, and turn right on Evergreen St.  This is the street between the Arizona Charlie's Casino and their parking lot to the south.  Go west on Evergreen, and at the first stop sign, turn left onto Brush St.  CHAC is the 2nd building on the right.
     
    Future Old-TIme Barn Dances - at CHAC:
            The last Saturday of the month.  (NOTE change to the last Saturday, from September 2006 to August 2007).  Future dances:  February 24, March 31, April 28
     
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    International Folk Dancing with the Ethnic Express
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    Southern Nevada Square and Round Dance Association

    Gay Folks & Friends Square Dance Group…
    • great exercise…physical & mental
    • socialize…new friends, build community
    • no dress code…always casual
    • lots of fun
    • single dancers welcome
    • No discrimination on the basis of anything (age, race, gender, religion, ethnic background or sexual orientation).
    • For more information:  e-mail: GaySquareDanceLV@yahoo.com (Dale), phone: 444-5462 (Ed)
    Cuban Dancing
    • Taste of Cuba, a restaurant slightly east of Sahara and Decatur:  Cuban music and dancing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8 pm.  Call first to verify.
    Belly Dancing                                     
    • Several folks have told me that they have enjoyed the Shifting Sands Belly Dance class at the Clark County Library, and given that it is a form of ethnic dancing, I've included it here.....
    Information:  702-451-7483.
    Location:  Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd.
    Cost:  Free
    Future classes:  January 16, February 6 & 20
    • Belly Dancing Class for Seniors: 

      A belly dancing class for ages 50 and up meets at the Las Vegas Senior Center every Friday from 11 a.m. to noon.  The class is taught by Jasmine Gamal, who has taught dance in the Las Vegas area for 31 years. She instructs the Golden Tappers dance group and teaches at the A to Z Dance Studio. She says belly dancing is great exercise, and allows a lot of individual expression.  The cost is $3 per session. Call 229-6454 to register in advance. The Las Vegas Senior Center is located at 451 East Bonanza Road. Sponsored by the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services Senior Citizen Programs Division.

    Scottish and Highland Dancing
    • For upcoming events and contacts, visit the Las Vegas Highland Dancing Association's website at http://lvhda.tripod.com/events.htm
    • January 27, 10:15 am:  Highland dance workshop. For more information, please call 896-4609. Fee: $15-25
    • A Scottish Ceilidh, January 27, 2007, 7 pm:  Dance performance presented by the Las Vegas Highland Dance Association. For more information, please call 248-2418.  Free. 

    Ballroom Dancing

    • Ballroom dance class, at Step by Step Ballroom Dance school, which is located on the SE corner of Tropicana and Spencer. The class will be $5 a person and all are welcome. Hilda Lanza will be teaching waltz, cha cha and tango.  If you have any question please email Alfonso at ponchonyc@yahoo.com  
      P.S. Ladies:  Try to bring some male partners if you can.
    • The US Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association Southern NV Chapter, and the UNLV - USABDA Dancesport,                 (702) 895-3225.  Website: www.commnitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/ballroomdance.
    Country Line Dancing
     
    People commonly ask about where country line dancing is available in the Valley.  The following are "word of mouth" - I haven't personallly checked them out, so call in advance to verify. 
    • Gilley's at the Frontier Hotel and Casino on the Strip:  Lynn Martinez will be teaching line dancing from 4 to 5pm on Sundays, followed by West Coast Swing Dancing (see below). 

    • Roadhouse Casino, 2100 N Boulder Hwy (near Sunset) Henderson.  My erstwile scout says "I have it on good authority that there are Country Line Dancing lessons on Wednesdays beginning at 6 pm.  There is also swing dance music from 7:30 til 10pm". 

    NEW:  Ballroom and Country Line Dancing for Seniors

    The City of Las Vegas Northwest Senior Center invites seniors (ages 50 and older) to have fun and practice their dancing skills at the center's ballroom dancing or line dancing classes. Ballroom dancing is held on Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m., and costs $5 per class. Line dancing is offered on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 to 10 a.m., and costs $3 per class. Both classes are conducted at the Northwest Senior Center, located at 6841 West Lone Mountain Road.  Beginners, intermediate, singles and couples are welcome to join these ongoing classes at any time. Reservations are not necessary. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. For more information on these and other classes and activities available at the Northwest Senior Center, call 229-4794.

    East Coast Swing Dancing
    • Sunday nights, 7 to 9 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church, 1515 W. Charleston - it's just west of US 95, near Martin Luther King Blvd (see map and group description at their website, http://www.turnaroundtech.com/dance/index.html.). Free. Donations are accepted and appreciated to pay for the room and expenses (like name tags and supplies).  All extra donations are given to Las Vegas area shelters for battered women.  Beginners and veteran dancers are welcome and do not need a partner. Each week the patterns are different. More than 100 students attend this class every Sunday. Most (80%+) are single adults. Call Mark or Cheryl at (702) 648-6616, or e-mail: mark@turnaroundtech.com Website: DanceGig.com   
    Swing Dancing, 8 pm, Second and Fourth Fridays:   

    A group of swing dancers gets together every second and fourth Friday of the month at the Aruba casino in Las Vegas.  There's a free lesson for beginners at 8 p.m., with dancing to recorded music from 8:30 to midnight. There's no charge, but donations will be accepted.

    On Sundays, there are lessons for beginning swing dancers from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and for intermediate dancers from 7:30 to 8:30. The first lesson is free, then $5 each.

    The Aruba is at 1215 Las Vegas Blvd. For more info AND TO VERIFY 2007 SCHEDULE, contact Mark at 236-6792.

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    Dance and Music Classes at the Community College of Southern Nevada
     
    Dance classes at the Cheyenne campus include both Beginning and Intermediate Middle Eastern Dance, as well as East Indian Dance.  Admissions:  651-4060, Dance Program: 651-4201
     
    The community college is again offering "Bluegrass Performance for Friends and Fun" in Jan/Feb.  Once again, it's every Monday and Wednesday for five weeks. at the Sahara West Campus (Sahara and Valley View).  The textbook this time around is Mel Bay's Band in a Book: Bluegrass Instrumentals.  Cost of the class is $125.  The book can probably be bought online or order through Border's or B&N Bookstores locally.  Dayton is a great guitar player and singer and would enjoy having more students this semester.  Folks who took the fall class had lots of fun and made new musical friends.  For information and registration, call 651-5790 or visit www.ccsn.edu.
     
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    Music jam sessions 
     
    Nevada Old-Time Fiddlers'  Association (NOFA)
     
    The monthly newsletter from NOFA contains a wealth on information about fun-sounding fiddle festivals and contests, bluegrass gatherings, cowboy poetry events, etc. in the West, and even some back East.  For more information, contact Paul Aguirre at mohavebrown@cox.net , or visit their website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/, under Nevada Old Time Fiddlers in Arts and Culture. 
    • 1st and 3rd Saturdays, NOFA Fiddle and Old-Time Music Workshop and Jam at the Prestige at Mira Loma Assisted Living Center, 2520 Wigwam Pkwy. The workshop/slow jam session meets from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, with a beginners'/slow jam from 10 to 11 in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor. Take Pecos to Wigwam and turn east. Go past the shopping center on the left, and turn left into the medical office complex. The center is straight back behind these buildings.
    • 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, NOFA Fiddle and Old-Time Music Jam, Henderson (James Gibson) Library, 280 S. Water Street, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
    • Every Tuesday:
      • Open bluegrass and old-time music jam 7 – 9pm, Lorna J. Kesterson Recreation Center
        500 Harris Ave., Henderson.  Info: 558-2263
      • Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane, near Lake Mead Blvd. and Bonnie Lane
        North Las Vegas, 12 pm – 3pm.  Info: 452-7453
    Las Vegas Mandolin Orchestra
     
    Mandolin, mandola, mandocello, and mandobass players of any skill level are welcomed to form a orchestra of mandolin family instruments. The goal is to resurrect for the Southern Nevada community the wonderful sounds that were so common in the United States at the turn of the 20th Century. Music will include Italian, ragtime, Celtic, old-time, marches, classical, World Music, and other genres as the repertoire develops. Practice sessions will include workshop and instructional with formats to develop skill at reading music and mandolin technique.  Contact Dave Carroll at (702) 262-9989 or CarrollD@cox.net or visit the Mandoliers' website at http://www.mandoliers.com if you're interested.  Also call for locations of the following performances:
    • Performances of The Mandoliers are listed at http://www.mandoliers.com  
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    NEW:  Accordian Players and Friends:
     
    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10th, 6 PM till 9 PM.

    Location:   Clubhouse at 3425 East Russell Road, approximately 250 feet east of Pecos Road.

    If those who plan on attending could e-mail either MIKE GOLDWASSER or DAVE MAHER, to allow room set up beforehand. 

    Mike -  mdgold@cox.net   (837-4294) or  Dave - woodworkerdave@webtv.net (360-5546)
     
    This is a young club, about two years old, that tries to get together at least once a month to play for pleasure and also for anyone who has an interest in just listening to accordion music.  The group is open to players of all playing levels. There are members who have 30-40 years experience, as well as folks who are currently students.  Members play the button box accordion as
    well as the piano accordion, and there is a good balance between men and women. 

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    Other Old-Time Music, Ethnic and Dance Events in Las Vegas - and outside of Las Vegas: 

    January 18, 2007 (Thursday):  Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, 8 pm

    The Hungarian State Folk Ensemel has performed in 44 countries across 4 continents and won the admiration of more than 7.5 million people, making it one of the greatest folkloric dance ensembles in the world. The rich and colorful repertoire includes the folk dances and stunning constumes of Hungary and Hungarian-inhabited areas.  8 pm.  Artemus Ham Concert Hall.  $40 - $55 - $85.
     
    Sunday, January 7, 2 p.m.:  World Steps: Thai Dance
    Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod • 455-7340 • General admission $10; seniors and children $7
     
    The Thai Cultural Arts Association was founded in 1993 to promote understanding of Thai history and culture through teaching and presenting dance, music, crafts, language and cuisine. The group performs a classical repertoire of dances in elegant, richly decorated costumes. Each dance piece tells a story with body movements and delicate hand gestures, which take many years to perfect. 

    The group’s presentation includes pieces such as Thep Ban Therng, the angel dance; Manohra and  Kinnaree Dance, a dance-drama about a mythical half-bird, half-human creature, and Plai Bui and Nang Tree, the banana tree ghost.  World Steps is a monthly world dance series featuring various ethnic dances and costumes that showcase the wealth of cultural resources in the Las Vegas Valley.

    Sunday, January 14, 2 p.m. :  World Vibration: Flamenco
    Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod • 455-7340 • General admission $10; seniors and children $7

    The Spirit of Flamenco performs a form of intense and passionate Flamenco that originated in the Andalusia region in southern Spain. Stories of love, death, suffering, poverty and persecution endured by the first Flamenco artists, the Gypsies are told in this traditional form through guitar music, song and dance.

    Flamenco guitarist José María Roldán III collaborated with his father, Flamenco singer Pepe de Sevilla, and a variety of other Flamenco artists to form the group, which also includes dancer Sonia Santamaria.

    Sunday, February 4, 2 p.m. , World Steps: Ecos de Chile
    Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod • 455-7340     • General admission $10; seniors and children $7
     
    World Steps is a monthly world dance series featuring various ethnic dances and costumes that showcases the wealth of cultural resources in the Las Vegas Valley.
     
    Sunday, February 18, 2 p.m., World Vibration: Sentimiento Peru
    Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod • 455-7340 • General admission $10; seniors and children $7
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    HENDERSON PAVILION

    Their concerts are listed at their website: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/parks/events/php/CulturalArts.php

    ACOUSTIC ROUTES

    Check out up-coming concerts at:  http://www.acousticroutes.com/.  None listed right now.

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    Dance and Music Events outside of Las Vegas: 

    January 30 - February 6, 2007:  English Country Dance week on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands

    with Bare Necessities, Brad Foster and Bruce Hamilton will be leading the dances.  see http://www.tropicaldancevacation.com

    February 8 - 15, 2007:  Contra and Square Dance week on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands

    with Wild Asparagus, calling by Kathy Anderson and George Marshall.  see http://www.tropicaldancevacation.com

    May 18 - 20:  May Madness, Prescott, Arizona

    with a great combo of:  Latter Day Lizards, and calling by Joe Pimental and Peggy Hesley.  The Lizards have a wonderful sound that includes a Klezmer clarinet, and my hero, Peter Barns on piano.  Joe Pimental is just a hoot as a caller, and Peggy, from Phoenix, has called here in LV, and will be returning here to call in April 2007.  see http://www.sharlot.org/folkhappens/details/mad.html for more info and for registration.

    Dance schedule and contacts for Utah and Idaho dances:

    For info on dances throughout Utah go to www.utahcontra.org.  Contra dances are held in Salt Lake City, Provo, Logan, Ogden, Price, and Moab, Utah; and in Pocatello, Idaho.  The schedules are given at the above website.

    Dance schedule and contacts for Arizona Dances:

    Please call ahead to confirm dates and location if in doubt... regular dates do occasionally change due to extenuating circumstances
     
    PRESCOTT: Folk Happens!  Contra Dance - First Friday of each month
    Grace Sparks (Prescott) Activity Center (AKA "The Armory"), 824 E Gurley Street.  Go to www.sharlot.org/madness or call Leslie Loomis at 928-776-8699.  Dance is from 7:30 - 10:30, new dancers are encouraged to arrive at 7:30 for the teaching session. 
     
    FLAGSTAFF:  Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Contra Dance - First Saturday of each month
    Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Contra Dance is in NAU's Ashurst Hall.  Pre dance lesson from 7:30 - 8:00 with dancing from 8:00 - 11:00. Suggested donation of $6, $5 for members. For more info visit  www.ffotm.net or call Laura at 928-526-6757 or Deb at 928-774-5936
     
    PHOENIX:  Phoenix Friends of Old Time Music Contra Dance - Second Saturday of each month
    Phoenix dances are held at the Kenilworth School, 1210 N. 5th Ave. (near I-10 and 7th Ave.)  The pre-dance lesson is at 7:00 with the dance from 7:30 - 10:30.  $8, $6 for members.  $3 for under 18 (includes childcare).  Need more info?  Call Carl at 602-268-7181, Ron or Linda at 480-893-3328, go to members.cox.net/contradance  or email 
    phoenixcontradancer@cox.net
     
    COTTONWOOD: AZ We Dance Contra Dance - Third Saturday of each month, September through April
    Cottonwood dances are held at the Cottonwood Civic Center (also known as the Clubhouse) 805 N. Main Street in Old Town Cottonwood.  From I-17, Exit #287 to Cottonwood on Hwy 260, left on Hwy 89A to the Civic Center.   Dances are preceded by a potluck dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 at the hall, with a pre-dance lesson from 6:30 - 7:00 and dance from 7:00 - 10:00. $5 per dancer. Call Deb at 928 -774-5936 or email debmike@npgcable.com to learn more
     
    TUCSON: Tucson Friends of Traditional Music Contra Dances- First, Third and many Fifth Saturdays!!!
    First Church United Methodist, 915 E 4th St (between Park and Tyndall, just west of UA campus, parking on West side) $7, $6 members, $5 students with ID.  Refresher/introductory session at 7:45, dance from 8:00 - 11:00.  To learn more email   contradance@tftm.org  or check out www.tftm.org
     
    WE MAKE HISTORY:
    Sponsors historic dances and balls throughout the year, throughout the state.  Interested?  Visit  www.wemakehistory.com for details and photos of balls!!!
     
     
    Dancing opportunities and information from the Web
     
  • Country Dance and Song Society is a central clearing house for dance camps and other events, as well as a source of music and lots of other good stuff: http://www.cdss.org/newsletter/events.html
  • If you're traveling and would like to find a contra dance at your destination, our web site, http://raincloudpub.com/snocd/, has links to other sites that can be of help.  It also has links to other sites with more information about contra dancing.
     
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      Bulgarian
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      English Country Dancing, Jewel Box Theatre 6:30 - 8:45 pm

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      Israeli Folk Dancing
      Dance Charisma, 6 - 10 pm 

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      Int'nl Folk Dancing, CHAC, 6:30 - 9
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      SCA's Dance workshop and
      Arthurian Ball, Boulder City
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      No Israeli Folk Dancing
       
       

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      Int'nl Folk Dancing, CHAC, 6:30 - 9 pm

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      English Country Dancing, Jewel Box Theatre 6:30 - 8:45 pm
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      Israeli Folk Dancing
      Dance Charisma, 6 - 10 pm 
       
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      Int'nl Folk Dancing, CHAC, 6:30 - 9 pm

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      Old-Time Barn Dance, CHAC, 6:30 -10:00 pm
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      Israeli Folk Dancing
      Dance Charisma, 6 - 10 pm 

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      Int'nl Folk Dancing, CHAC, 6:30 - 9 pm
       
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      English Country Dancing, Jewel Box Theatre 6:30 - 8:45 pm

      Dances of Universal Peace,  6:45-9:30 pm

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    • CHEERS!  SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!