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October 24-25-26, 2008
In memory of John Shaw
January 25, 1925 - January 31, 2008
Location:
Worthington Community Center
345 East Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
An excellent wood dance floor, large locker room with showers (bring your own lock) and plenty of free parking.
Map and directions
This event is a joint effort of the the Big Scioty Barn Dance, the Columbus English Country Dancers, and the Heather 'N' Thistle Columbus Royal Scottish Dance Society. Come share three dance traditions.
Early-Bird Discount, weekend package $85
Click for printable Registration Form
Or PDF of the flyer
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- Friday October 24
- An American Contra Dance 8:00-11:00 PM
- Caller: Kathy Anderson
- Musicians: Peter Barnes (piano), Mary Lea (violin)
- Saturday October 25
- English Country Dance Workshops
- 9:30 AM-12:00 Noon
- 1:30-4:00 PM
- Dances taught by Jacqueline Schwab
- Musicians: Bare Necessities
An English Country Ball - 8:30-11:30 PM
- All dances will be taught. Festive attire encouraged.
- Musicians: Bare Necessities
- Sunday October 26
- English Country Dance Workshop 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
- Dances taught by Jacqueline Schwab
- Musicians: Bare Necessities
A Scottish Country Dance 2:00-5:00 PM- Musicians: Earl Gaddis (violin), Jacqueline Schwab (piano)
- All Dances Briefed, dance program listed below
- The Happy Meeting, Catch the Wind, Lady Glasgow, Soldier's Joy, Antarctica Bound, Lord Elgin's Strathspey, Australian Ladies,--break--, Swashbuckling Ian, Bridge of Nairn, The Highland Rambler, Niedpath Castle, The Wild Geese, Mairi's Wedding, Circle Waltz
- Click for the Briefs
Bare Necessities is a Boston based quartet known nationwide for its unique presentation of English country dance music. The quartet, composed of Earl Gaddis and Mary Lea (violin and viola), Peter Barnes (flute and whistles), and Jacqueline Schwab (piano), has been playing weekly country dances since 1978, performing music primarily from the 17th and 18th centuries. They have toured in England as a band and have played for concerts, festivals, workshops, balls and dance camps throughout the United States and Canada over the years. In the course of concertizing and dance playing they have become increasingly free in their improvisatory explorations of these beautiful melodies. The resulting sound is that of both chamber and folk music, yet extraordinarily inventive and playful with its interweaving of harmonies and countermelodies. Individually, Earl Gaddis, Peter Barnes, Mary Lea, and Jacqueline Schwab are well known musicians within the Contra and Scottish dance communities.
Kathy Anderson is a favorite locally and nationally. She has been calling and writing dances since 1982 and is well known for her energetic, challenging squares, smooth flowing contras, quick clear teaching, and delightful sense of humor. Dancers from Alaska to Florida and as far afield as the Bahamas and Europe have enjoyed her enthusiastic calling. Kathy had been on the staff at many dance weekends and dance camps. We are proud to say she helped found the Big Scioty Barn Dance, and are delighted to welcome her to the 2008 weekend.
Click for printable Registration Form
Work scholarships are available; trade some work time at the
registration table or elsewhere for dance time. Contact the
Registrar if you are interested.
Blocks of rooms have been reserved in the area. Please mention the
"English Dance Weekend" when phoning. We suggest you make your
reservations early as the Quarter Horse Congress and an OSU football game are also in town that
weekend! Hotel List
Local Hospitality
There is limited local hospitality available. Hospitality requests must be submitted by October 2, 2006, to Christopher Gecik, 307 E. Kanawha Ave., Columbus, OH 43214-1211.
For more information call or email:
Sue Wartell (614)263-9501
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by Harold Cheyney