Category Archives: English Country Dance

Special English Country Dance September 26

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Our dancers–including you!–have been invited to participate in a very special English Country Dance workshop on Sunday, September 26, that is being sponsored by the El Dorado International Dancers.  Why is this such a special opportunity? Two reasons: the workshop is being taught by Bruce Hamilton, who is in demand all over the world because of his calling and instructional skills; and the music is being provided by Rebecca King and Jon Berger, two of the most prominent ECD musicians in the country!

Please note that this is a workshop for experienced dancers–this is not designed for dancers new to English Country Dance. Also, because of the size of the dance space, the workshop can only accommodate 40 dancers. To assure yourself a spot, please get your payment to Karen Sandler by September 19. To sign up after that date, you’ll need to contact Karen to find out if there is still space.

Note: This is not a Sacramento Country Dance Society event, but we think our dancers will enjoy it.


August 2 English Country Dance and picnic in Roseville

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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.

Lise&QCA

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!

 

July 5 English Country Dance

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Join your fellow fans of elegant yet fun English Contra Dance in Roseville this Sunday, July 5. Alisa Dodson of Murphys will be calling, and our very own Quite Carried Away will provide the live music for our dancing pleasure.

  • Time: 3:00 – 6:00PM, with newcomer’s workshop at 2:30PM
  • Location: Polish American Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville
  • Admission is $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!

June 7 English Country Dance

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We can’t get enough of caller David Newitt, so he has graciously agreed to return to Roseville this Sunday, June 7, to lead us in another smile-filled afternoon of English Country Dancing!  In addition to other dances both easy and challenging, David will help us polish some of the dances he taught in April.  Our very own “Quite Carried Away” will provide the live music for our dancing pleasure.

  • Time: 3:00 – 6:00PM, with newcomer’s workshop at 2:30PM
  • Location: Polish American Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville

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!

Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for full-time college students; $5 for high school and younger; $25 maximum per family.

More information?

Echo Summit Dance Camp, September 18-20 at Camp Sacramento, is now open for registration at http://sactocds.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-echo-summit-flyer.pdf.