Hi, Folks:
 
Where is this month going??   There are a couple of dancing events that are rapidly approaching:
 
Tonight:  February 14th:  Ethnic Express is joining with the St. Simion Serbian Orthodox Church, for an evening of Serbian dancing starting at 7 pm, at 3950 South Jones on the east side of the street. Look for a BIG PARKING LOT inside the wrought iron gates. There are about 50 regular young Serbian dancers. This will be very interesting!  NOTE:  there is no Ethnic Express at CHAC tonight.
 
Tomorrow, February 15th:  ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING, 6:30 pm at the Jewel Box Theatre, Clark County Library
 
Relax from your work day 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, 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.  The dancing 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. 
 
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Sunday, February 18th:  Music from Peru:   The group "Sentimiento Peru" performs at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod • 455-7340
2 p.m. • General admission $10; seniors and children $7
This performance is presented by Sentimiento Peru and in cooperation with the Centro de Arte y Folklor del Peru. The group Nostalgia Peruana and singer Zoraya de los Andes also will perform. Sentimiento Peru hails from Ayacucho, Peru and began in 1967 as Coro Liturgico, which performed for religious ceremonies. The group later became Sentimiento Peru, which performs popular waltzes, polkas, huaynos, carnavales and marineras from Peru, Columbia, Bolivia and Ecuador. Sentimiento Peru is Carlo Munaylla, tenor; Romulo Quispe, bass and violin; Zenon Quinto, bass; and Ramon Castilla, tenor and organ.  Castilla also serves as the director of the University of Cristobal de Ayacucho Coro Polifonico as well as the director of the Camara Orchestra in the music school of Ayacucho.  During the World Vibration concert, Sentimiento Peru will perform the waltzes “Malpaso,” Anoranza” and “Mi Jauja;” huaynos “Mi Propuesta,” “Amor Amor,” “Adios Pueblo de Ayacucho” and “Que Lindo Son Tus Ojos;” and boleros “Dos Almas,” “Quizas Quizas” and “Historia de un Amor.”
 
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The rest of this newsletter focuses on other dance and ethnic music events for FEBRUARY and early March.  The bold (or red) 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.nm cc
In addition to the above, this message includes:
 
February 24:  (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
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
February - March calendar
 
 
 
 
February 24 (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:  March 31, April 28, May 26
 
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Israeli Dancing  
 
Enjoy energetic choreographed dances to beautiful Israeli music - and support Ze'ev's goal of having a minimum of 100 dancers!
  • Sundays, 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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    International Folk Dancing with the Ethnic Express
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    Dances of Universal Peace
     
    The next DUP dance will be on 01Mar 07.   

    LV Dates:  1st Thursday of the month
    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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    Southern Nevada Square and Round Dance Association
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    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)
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    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.
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    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:  February 20, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17
    • 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.

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    Scottish and Highland Dancing

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    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.
    • Ballroom dancing with Dance Charisma, at the Spring Valley Library:  Let the music move you as you watch the dancers from Dance Charisma, then try your own steps to guided instruction. Fun for all ages and no partner needed!
      • Saturday, March 31, 2007, 2 p.m. Spring Valley Library, Conference Room A&B
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    Country Line and County Western 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". 

    • Larry's Hidaway, Rancho Drive one block north of Cheyenne: 

      • Country Western Dance Class, 7-9 p.m., Mondays, adults only, beginners and intermediate, two-step, waltz, polka, cha-cha; for more information call 645-1899.

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    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.

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    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   
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    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
     
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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
    • Every Thursday:
      • Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane, near Lake Mead Blvd. and Bonnie Lane
        North Las Vegas, 12 pm – 3pm.  Info: 452-7453, or the Center at 455-7617
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    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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    Accordian Players and Friends:
     
    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. 
     
    Contact Mike -  mdgold@cox.net   (837-4294) or  Dave - woodworkerdave@webtv.net (360-5546) for meeting times and locations

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    Other Old-Time Music, Ethnic and Dance Events in Las Vegas - and outside of Las Vegas: 
     
    Sunday, February 18, World Vibration: Sentimiento Peru
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    Sunday, February 25:  Introduction to Africa, presented by the Ancestral Rhythms
    Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod • 455-7340
    5 to 8 p.m. •     Free

    Ancestral Rhythms performs in a cultural variety show to celebrate Black History month. Lead by Nigerian master drummer Dele Adefemi, this variety show will include traditional and contemporary African music played on traditional instruments such as the Gan Gan, or talking drum; Igbin drums, bamboo flute and other various African drums.
     
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    Saturday, March 3:  Brigham Young Univeristy Folk Dancers, 6 pm, Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway
     
    This event offers one of the broadest spectrums of folk dance performed by a single group of its kind. The music and dance of the many cultures featured on stage simultaneously make this elite, talented and youthful performers quite unique.

    Tickets on sale at the Pavilion Box Office (267-4849):  Orchestra $25, Section 1 $15,  Section 2 $10

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    Sunday, March 4:  World Steps: Capoeira Mandinga
    Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod • 455-7340
    2 p.m. • General admission $10; seniors and children $7
    Capoeira was practiced in Brazil by enslaved Africans in Brazil starting in the 1500s. It was originated by Nigerian or Angolan ethnic groups where members fought with music and the winner won a partner. Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. Capoeira is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, subterfuge, and extensive use of groundwork, as well as sweeps, kicks, and head butts.

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    Saturday, March 10, Backward Glance Bluegrass Band, performing at Henderson's Borders Bookstore, 7 pm.
     
    at Stephanie and Sunset Road.  See http://www.members.cox.net/backwardglance/ for info about the band, which is composed of Las Vegas and Henderson musicians.
     
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    Sunday, March 18:  World Vibration: Steel Drum Solo, Harris Todman
    Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod • 455-7340
    2:00 p.m. • Admission $10; Seniors and children $7
    Steel drums and a variety of percussion instruments come alive when Harris Todman comes to share the music of his native to St Thomas, Virgin Islands. This musical performance includes a bit of history and geography. The audience will be invited to join in the performance by clapping, tapping, and swaying to simple rhythms
     
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    Various dates: 
    Preschool Dance Dance Dance
     
    Boogie down to one of the following libraries, and twist and shout to your favorite kids' songs. Explore motor skills and kinesthetic/auditory awareness. Great for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. Featuring songs by Dr. Jean, Jim Gill, Tony Chestnut, Greg & Steve, and more.

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    Friday - Sunday, March 30 - April 1: 18th Annual Invitational Native American Arts Festival
    Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway • 455-7955
    9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Adult $5; Children 3 - 15, $3; children under 3 free

    This annual festival highlights the history and artistry of Native American cultures and includes the Native American Craft Market that features invited artists and demonstrators from across the Southwest and across the artistic spectrum, and provides continuous Native American dance and music in the Performance Area. For more information click here.

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    Sunday, April 8:  World Steps: Debki dance (Lebanese) starring Nabila Mettualli
    Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod • 455-7340
    2 p.m. • 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.
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    April 20, 2007, Friday, Lambarena - An African Inspired Ballet
    West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 6 pm

    The Nevada Ballet Theatre, Inc. presents a thrilling fusion of African dance and ballet. "Lambarena," conceived and choreographed by Val Caniparoli, is an eight movement, emotion-filled work that boldly merges the vocabularies of classical ballet and African dance. Comprised of African rhythms and melodies with extended passages from J. S. Bach, the music, played on African and Western instruments, was composed to honor Albert Schweitzer, an is a ballet rich in cultural significance and meaning.

    For more information, please call the West Las Vegas Library at 702-507-3989 or contact Dr. Victoria Holley-Foster, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Inc.'s Director of Education and Outreach at 702-243-2623, ext. #249. Free and open to the public.

     
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    April 20 - 22:  15th Annual Arizona Outback Spring Fiddlefest, Salome AZ,  Lots of music, food and fun.  928-859-4621.
     
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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: 

     
     
    Saturday - Sunday, March 10 - 11:  Phoenix Contra Dancing:  Dance-Wich Delirium 2007

    The Phoenix Friends of Old-Time Music (PFOTM) is proud to announce:

    Dance-Wich Delirium
    (A regular PFOTM Saturday night contradance sandwiched in between two challenging, zesty contradances!)

    Callers:  International Caller, Kathy Anderson & Arizona Caller, Peg Hesley
    Bands:  ClusterFolk of Phoenix & Updraft of Flagstaff

    Location & Time:
        Saturday, March 10th: at Kenilworth School, map: http://pfotm.org/ken ilworthmap.html, 3:00-5:30 pm, $7.00 All Dancers
        Saturday, March 10th: at Kenilworth School, 7:30-10:30 pm, $7.00 PFOTM Members/Affiliates/Students & $9.00 Public
        Sunday, March 11th: at The Backyard Dance Floor (7437 W. Acoma, Peoria, AZ 85381), 10:30 am-1:00 pm, All Dancers $5.00

    Information: http://pfotm.org/dancewich.pdf or call Irene Lundquist at 480.897.7275 or ilundquist@cox.net
    Home Hospitality Coordinator: Tom Tang, margoapt@aztecfreenet.org

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    May 18 - 20:  May Madness, Prescott, Arizona

    Contra dance 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.

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    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 
     
    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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      Ethnic Express dances with the Serbian dancers, 3950 Jones 7 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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      Old-Time Barn Dance, CHAC, 6:30 -10:00 pm
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      Israeli Folk Dancing
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      Dances of Universal Peace,  6:45-9:30 pm
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      Brigham Young Folk Dancers, Henderson Pavilion,  6 pm

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      Israeli Folk Dancing
      Dance Charisma, 6 - 10 pm 
       
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      Israeli Folk Dancing
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    • CHEERS!  SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!