Our featured performers: Notorious Musicians Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger present a wondrous musical experience in genres that span many continents. With Eden on fiddle and vocals and Larry on guitar and banjo, their music lights up the hall with rhythm and sonority. Their performances are always new and exciting, featuring traditional American, Celtic, and Eastern-European tunes and songs, swing, blues, classical music and the group’s original compositions. A favorite on the contra dance circuit, Notorious has been a featured ensemble at such festivals as Falcon Ridge, Wheatland, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, Eastbourne International Festival, the Savannah Folk Festival, Pinewoods, and the Augusta Music Festival. They’ll be joined by the astounding percussionist, Mark Hellenberg. Riverbend Musicians Rebecca McCallum on fiddle, Tom Santarsiero on mandolin, guitar, tenor banjo, and foot percussion, and Jane Knoeck on piano and accordion. These three accomplished and versatile musicians play with exuberance and delight, ramping up the energy for contras, playing perfect English Country dances and any number of couples dances. Tim Ball & Tom Hodgson A recent graduate of the Ithaca College School of Music where he studied violin, Tim Ball brings training in classical music and jazz improvization together with a love of social dancing and a great respect for the traditional music of New England, Ireland, Quebec, and the many other regions that have lent their influence to contra dance musicians everywhere. Tim plays with a number of bands including TuneScape and Contrapasso. Tom Hodgson adds innovative guitar accompaniment and imaginative melodic embellishments and is a member of many bands including the Contradictions. Carol Ormand Carol Ormand brings unique humor from Madison Wisconsin to her contra calling. She’s been calling dances since 1990 and regularly calls at dances, weekends, and festivals all over the United States (and occasionally abroad). Well taught intricate contras and squares, Carol’s dances are especially fun. Pamela Goddard A favorite caller from Ithaca, New York, Pamela Goddard has an extensive repertoire of English Country Dances and is consistently attentive to the dancers on the floor. Her absolute love of English Country Dancing manifests itself in a graceful teaching style. Richard Sauvain It’s fair to say that Richard Sauvain has built the English Country Dance community in Rochester. He schedules the twice monthly English dances and organizes the annual Jane Austen Ball. His joy in teaching, dancing, and promoting English Country Dancing makes him a favorite, not only locally, but in the surrounding area. Workshop leaders: Waltz with Werner Ceusters and Maria Capolupo Bourree with Werner Ceusters and Maria Capolupo Rueda de Casino with Kerri Vaughn and Ruben Fuentes Hambo with Joan and Jim Savitt Developing Young Leaders & Inter-generational Dancing: An Open-Ended Lunch Discussion with Max Newman, CDSS Youth Projects Intern Weekend Schedule: Contra Dancing and English Country Dancing will begin at 8:00 pm on both Friday and Saturday nights (Dance till 11:30 on Friday and 11:00 on Saturday) Saturday workshops and dances begin at 10:00 am with waltzes, lots of contras, bourree, Salsa de Rueda and more! Fabulous buffet lunch included with Saturday admission Musician’s jam for those who enjoy playing as much as dancing New this year: MERCANTILE! Gently used dance apparel for sale at bargain prices. Lovely knit and felted hats & scarves from Mimi B Wearable Art. And the perfect bracelets to wear while dancing from Allemande Beadery. For a printable pdf of the schedule, click here. (Subject to change, of course) Registration: You can register for the weekend in advance by completing the form and mailing it in by November 13. Advance registration is encouraged but not necessary. For prices and registration form, click here. Where to stay in Rochester: Click here for links to hotels in Rochester. There is a limited amount of home hospitality available. Contact Carol Gayeski at 585-256-2689 or cgayeski@aol.com How to get to the dance: The dance is held at Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner Street, Rochester, NY 14604. We are very pleased that the church has refinished their wooden floor--it’s smooth and beautiful! For a map and directions to the dance, click here. Spread the word! Click here for a printable pdf poster. See you on the dance floor! Page created by Peggy Dempsey. Updated November 24, 2009

shapeimage_1_link_0

shapeimage_1_link_1

shapeimage_1_link_2

shapeimage_1_link_3

shapeimage_1_link_4

shapeimage_1_link_5

shapeimage_1_link_6

shapeimage_1_link_7

shapeimage_1_link_8

shapeimage_1_link_9

shapeimage_1_link_10