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Want to try an easy, bouncy community dance style that doesn't need
costumes? English Ceilidh ("kaylee" or barn dancing ) dancing is simple
enough for children and drunks, yet rewarding fun for dancers.
(If you enjoy "Strip the Willow" and "Roger de Coverley" at Gaskells, come to one of
these barn dances; that's the level of complexity barn dancing is about.)
No lessons needed. Leader Erik Hoffman will tell you what to do, clearly and simply.
Erik is a very competent and relaxed dance leader who always helps you have a good
time.
www.liveavatar.com/ceilidh
The band is Across The Pond (Dick Bagwell, Alan Loughead, Jody and Colette Veahman).
They're deeply interested in the English folk tradition, and will be playing tunes from the English countryside -
polkas, reels, waltzes, and a few jigs. This is the traditional rural style of England, not the Victorian ballroom
sound of Brassworks.
Members of Across The Pond play for Deer Creek Morris and Bufflehead Morris. They'll give punchy,
driving, highly danceable tunes that get your heart rate up. You may have heard Jody and Colette
as part of Paddy West's at Dickens.
Next Friday, April 27th, at Humanist Hall in Oakland, 8:00 pm.
(Keep reading for details)
Contact: Vanessa Schnatmeier, vanessa@moocow.com
Community dance (also called "barn dance" or "ceilidh") is a dance style
from Great Britain that lets you dance not just with your partner of the
moment but with an entire room of happy people. Erik Hoffman will lead
the dancing, with live music from the Berkeley band Across The Pond.
Comfortable waltzes and easy group dances. Beginners welcome, all dances
taught and called, casual dress -- wear comfortable shoes. You don't need
to bring a partner. Dancing accessible for children 8 years old and over.
Admission $10, $5 for students/low-income/kids. Family and group discounts
available.
When: Friday, April 27th, 8 p.m.
What: Community Dance Party
Who: Erik Hoffman, performing with the band Across the Pond
Where: Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, Oakland, CA 94
Info: 650-365-2913, www.liveavatar.com/ceilidh
costumes? English Ceilidh ("kaylee" or barn dancing ) dancing is simple
enough for children and drunks, yet rewarding fun for dancers.
(If you enjoy "Strip the Willow" and "Roger de Coverley" at Gaskells, come to one of
these barn dances; that's the level of complexity barn dancing is about.)
No lessons needed. Leader Erik Hoffman will tell you what to do, clearly and simply.
Erik is a very competent and relaxed dance leader who always helps you have a good
time.
www.liveavatar.com/ceilidh
The band is Across The Pond (Dick Bagwell, Alan Loughead, Jody and Colette Veahman).
They're deeply interested in the English folk tradition, and will be playing tunes from the English countryside -
polkas, reels, waltzes, and a few jigs. This is the traditional rural style of England, not the Victorian ballroom
sound of Brassworks.
Members of Across The Pond play for Deer Creek Morris and Bufflehead Morris. They'll give punchy,
driving, highly danceable tunes that get your heart rate up. You may have heard Jody and Colette
as part of Paddy West's at Dickens.
Next Friday, April 27th, at Humanist Hall in Oakland, 8:00 pm.
(Keep reading for details)
Contact: Vanessa Schnatmeier, vanessa@moocow.com
Community dance (also called "barn dance" or "ceilidh") is a dance style
from Great Britain that lets you dance not just with your partner of the
moment but with an entire room of happy people. Erik Hoffman will lead
the dancing, with live music from the Berkeley band Across The Pond.
Comfortable waltzes and easy group dances. Beginners welcome, all dances
taught and called, casual dress -- wear comfortable shoes. You don't need
to bring a partner. Dancing accessible for children 8 years old and over.
Admission $10, $5 for students/low-income/kids. Family and group discounts
available.
When: Friday, April 27th, 8 p.m.
What: Community Dance Party
Who: Erik Hoffman, performing with the band Across the Pond
Where: Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, Oakland, CA 94
Info: 650-365-2913, www.liveavatar.com/ceilidh
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