Oct
11
2:00 PM14:00

CDSS Leadership Event (incl. Dancing + Dinner)

  • Shared Visions Retreat Center at Old Murphey School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

  • 2:00 - 3:30 pm: Community Family dance, $5/pp or $12/family of 3+.

    • Caller: Ruth Pershing

    • Musicians: Mara Shea, fiddle; Dean Herington, clarinet; Julie Gorka and Pete Campbell, keyboard

  • 3:45 pm: The CDSS Executive Committee will lead a community meeting.

  • 5:00 pm: Dinner tables will be set up in the auditorium. Bring your own food, or for your dining pleasure and convenience: Enjoy a meal catered by the Med Deli! Buffet with marinated Chicken Kebob, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, Greek salad with feta on the side, turmeric basmati rice, and falafel.
    Sliding scale $15-$30 Pay with PayPal to Mary, cash or card at the event.
    You must sign up in advance for this meal by contacting Mary McConnell by Friday October 3, mcconnm2@gmail.com.

  • 6:00 - 7:00: Singing in the Studio, led by Alicia Best (A Different Thread)

  • 7:00 - 8:30 pm: English Country & contra dances. $10 to $20/pp

    • Callers: Eileen Thorsos (contra), Pat Petersen (ECD)

    • Musicians: Mara Shea, fiddle/violin; Dean Herington, clarinet; Julie Gorka and Pete Campbell, keyboard; Walt Robinson, recorders (ECD)

  • 8:30 pm Break. Dessert potluck and Cane Creek Cloggers demonstration, followed by a square dance.

    • Caller: Diane Silver

    • Musicians: Alan Julich, Bobb Head

  • 9:00 - 10:30 pm: More Dancing!

    • Same great musicians with Eileen Thorsos and Gail Lacy calling contras and ECD

Sponsored by Sun Assembly and Triangle Country Dancers

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Oct
13
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Monday Cookie Dance

Bring cookies to share (please label for allergens- vegan, gluten free, nuts, etc)

Band: Jared Kirkpatrick, piano and David Di Giuseppe, accordian

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

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Oct
27
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Monday Purple Dance

You are invited to wear something purple.

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Kathleen Fownes, fiddle

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We’ll have an after dance refreshing refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

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Nov
10
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Monday Necktie Dance

All genders are invited (not required) to wear a necktie for the dance. Russ will bring extra ties for people to borrow during the dance.

Band: David Di Giuseppe, accordian and TBD, piano

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

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Nov
24
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Monday Dance S'more

You are invited to wear something purple.

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Kathleen Fownes, fiddle

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection while enjoying s’mores, hot chocolate and apple cider.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

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Sep
22
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Monday Super Skirt Dance

All genders are invited (not required) to wear a skirt for the dance. You are welcome to bring extra skirts to share with the skirtless.

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Kathleen Fownes, fiddle

Caller: Andrew Wear

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We’ll have an after dance refreshing refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

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Sep
8
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Monday Tropical Shirt Dance

Wear a tropical shirt for frolicking fun.

Band: Jared Kirkpatrick, piano and David Di Giuseppe, accordian

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:30: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection. We have an after dance refreshment.

Donations accepted at the door.

This event is sponsored by Dancing Folk

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Jun
2
5:30 PM17:30

Dancing Folk Monday

Band: Jim Fownes, piano and Micky Hickey, fiddle

Caller: Emily Rush

5:30 - 6:00: Bring games and finger food. Help set up and hang out.

6:00 - 6:30: Open group sing along

6:30 - 7:00: Lesson

7:00 - 8:30: Dance

8:30 - 9:30 Closing song and clean up and connection

Donations accepted at the door.

Sponsored by Dancing Folk

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