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
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
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.