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English Country Dance April 2

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Caller: Alisa Dodson
Music: Quite Carried Away
Sound: Sue Jones
Date: Sunday, April 2 (1st Sunday Roseville)
Time: 2:00-5:00 pm, with newcomer’s workshop at 1:30 pm
Location: Polish American Community Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville, CA 95678
Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check)

Alisa Dodson has been English country dancing since 1980 and calling since 1990. She was involved in BACDS dance in the Bay Area for many years before moving away, and she now lives in the old gold mining town of Murphys.

The music will be provided by Quite Carried Away, our house band: QCA is Martin Lodahl (viola da gamba), Susan Jones (English concertina), Jane Kostka (whistle), David Wright (violin and mandolin), Arlene Jamar (piano), and Dick Holdstock (octave mandolin and tenor banjo).

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. 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.org/calendar/. You may join our email list on groups.io at https://groups.io/g/SactoCDS/. Please enter your name when joining.

COVID Safety Information

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.

English Country Dance March 5

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Caller: Yvonne Couvillion
Music: Quite Carried Away, with special guest fiddler Lonna Whipple
Sound: David Uggla
Date: Sunday, March 5 (1st Sunday Roseville)
Time: 2:00-5:00 pm, with newcomer’s workshop at 1:30 pm
Location: Polish American Community Hall, 327 Main St, Roseville, CA 95678
Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check)

See dance program videos below.

Yvonne Couvillion began calling 30 years ago. She met her husband, Andre, at a contra dance in Bastrop, Texas 26 years ago. They now live in Sacramento where they attend, teach and host a variety of dance events, including English country dance.

The music will be provided by Quite Carried Away, our house band: QCA is Martin Lodahl (viola da gamba), Susan Jones (English concertina), Jane Kostka (whistle), David Wright (violin and mandolin), Arlene Jamar (piano), and Dick Holdstock (octave mandolin and tenor banjo). Lonna Whipple will be joining as a guest fiddler.

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. 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.org/calendar/. You may join our email list on groups.io at https://groups.io/g/SactoCDS/. Please enter your name when joining.

COVID Safety Information

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.

Dance Program (animal theme)

Cockle Shells

Minnows, or Bother the Fish

The Playful Puffin (new)

The Hen Run

Kappy’s Dual Porpoise

Horseplay

Movement Afoot -tango waltz

Butterfly Meadow

Winds on the Tor -sacred circle scarf dance

The Black Cat

Eastbourne Rover

▶ Black Nag – YouTube

Mad Robin -view from bottom of set

The Wood Duck -Y&A

Mar 20 Playford Ball Workshop

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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

Alisa Dodson & Charlie Hancock

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

 

Feb 7 English Country Dance

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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

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!

 

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!