We dance mostly New England style contras and other traditional styles every Thursday at Covenant United Methodist Church.

 

UPCOMING Contras

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Contra Dance

Caller: Katy Heine
Band:  Tunescape

A red-hot band tonight, back from NEFFA and other gigs in the northeast.  Tim Ball on fiddle, Rachel Bell on accordion, Jodi Austin on piano, Nadine Dyskant-Miller on flute and feet, and Peter Blue on percussion, nyckelharpa, button accordion.  With wonderful dances by a favorite Ithacan, Katy Heine.  Great dancing tonight to help long-time dancer and volunteer Tim Kelley celebrate his birthday!  

Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Contra Dance
Caller: Yana Malysheva
Band: Doolin O’Dey

We’ll have clean and clear Celtic style music with Ithaca’s trio Doolin O’Dey. Jerry Drumhaller on fiddle, Ceili Murphy on whistle, backed up by guitarist Nora Starr. Our own Yana Malysheva will be calling a great selection of dances in her clear, economical style that gives more time for dancing!

Thursday, May 31, 2012 - Contra Dance

Caller: Bob Fabinski
Band: Tempest

The cool, jazzy style of Tempest is always welcome.  Leader Chuck Abell guitar stylings set the frame for great performances by virtuoso fiddler Tim Ball, the exciting Latin piano solos of Barbara Dyskant, delightful drumming with Buffalo’s Jamie Kubala, and the solid foundation provided by Alex Lacquemont on the double bass.  Bob Fabinski has planned a fine program of interesting and smooth dances, delivered with wry humor and a love of a good time dancing.

Thursday, June 7, 2012 - Contra Dance

Caller: TBA
Band: Confluence (new CD release)

Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Contra Dance

Caller: Katy Heine
Band: Montage

Thursday, June 21, 2012 - Contra Dance

Caller: TBA
Band: Tempest

Thursday, June 28, 2012 - Contra Dance

Caller: Joe Kwiatkowski
Band: Over and Under

Thursday, July 5, 2012 - Contra Dance

Caller: TBA
Band: Tempest

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English Country dances are held 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays at First Baptist Church.

 

UPCOMING English DANCES

Sunday, May 20, 2012 - English Dance

Caller: Dan Seppeler
Band: Crooked Sixpence

Spirited music by the Ithaca-based trio of Kathy Selby (violin), Gordon Bonnet (flute) and John Wobus (piano), and a caller with lots of exciting new material!

Sunday, May 27, 2012 - English Dance

Callers: Richard Sauvain & Dan Seppeler
Band: Noteworthy

One of our favorite local bands!  Barb Seppeler, Laurel Sharp & Kathy Zager are known for their rich sound (winds, piano & cello) and inspiring interpretations of English dance tunes.   Two callers, who need no introduction to our local dance community.

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