Sheffield Dance
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is Mountain Laurel's guitarist and longtime caller, though in recent years he has been in "semi-retirement" from the latter role. Now he's back! Bill Olson:
from Maine, where he is a member of 3 bands - Ti' Acadie, Scrod Pudding and Jimmyjo and the Jumbol'ayuhs. A prolific dance writer as well as dedicated caller and guitar and bass player. And he loves to travel. Peter Stix:
is known for his stress-free style of calling and his large repertoire of dances. He's also published more than one volume of his own contradances. David Kaynor:
from Montague, MA, where he is the mainstay of numerous bands, dance series, workshop programs, private lessons, and everything musical. David tours nationally on a regular basis both as a fiddler and as a dance caller. Though we have known him "forever", we still know it is a special treat when he comes to call. Paul Rosenberg:
has been calling contras for decades in the Albany area and beyond. And has a lot of jokes up his sleeve. Ted Crane:
has been calling dances from his home base in western New York for decades, always known for a smooth selection of dances that suit the dancers in attendance. Ted also has been running an internet dance information service, with enormous database, for decades. See www.tedcrane.com and his DanceDB. Ralph Sweet:
lives in Enfield, CT, but likes the chance to drive to the Berkshires to call his favorite contras and singing squares. Look for a non-stop evening of interesting dance figures with Ralph. Fern Bradley:
lives in the Cambridge, NY, area and calls dances throughout the Albany/Berkshires region. She's known for her unflappable manner and relaxing voice. Jeff Walker:
from Hyde Park, NY, is a geology professor at Vassar College as well as a farmer, musician, caller, father figure in the Walker Family Band, and local expert and author about the life and writings of philosopher/naturalist John Burroughs. Eric Hollman:
is known not only for his friendly teaching manner but also for his elegant personal dancing style and inexhaustible energy. We're pleased that he will join us in Sheffield.
| Date | Caller | Music |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/11 | Jeff Walker | Mountain Laurel |
| DECEMBER | NO DANCE | |
| 1/28/12 | Peter Stix | Mountain Laurel |
| 2/25/12 | Fern Bradley | Mountain Laurel |
| 3/24/12 | Ted Crane | Mountain Laurel |
- Albany, NY - 2nd & 5th Fridays, 8th Step Dances, Albany Elks Lodge #49, 25 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208. 8 pm. A longstanding dance series with a loyal urban and not-so-urban following. Check the info at www.danceflurry.org/new/albanycontra.html
- Cornwall, CT - usually first Saturdays (spring and fall), Cornwall Town Hall, with various callers and Cornwall's own Homegrown Band. See www.motherhouse.us/calendar.htm .
- Lenox, MA - 3rd Saturdays (except February). The dance is held in the beautiful upstairs dance hall in the Lenox (MA) Community Center. Each evening begins with a beginners workshop from 8 to 8:30, and the dance ends at 11:30. Snacks available during the break. $6 for children, $8 for adults. For directions or more information on upcoming dances, see lenoxcontradance.org.
- Chatham, NY - 1st Saturdays, Morris Memorial Hall, Park Row (off Main St), Chatham, NY; with various callers and the Russet Trio, house band. Instruction and family dancing from 7:30 pm, contra from 8:30. For directions or more information on upcoming dances, see cococontra.org.
* Dance series organized under the auspices of FWMH, Inc, Monterey, MA 01245