5/25/20 Greetings from Charleston Folk Board
Did you enjoy the last contra social Zoom session we had? Did you miss it, and wish you hadn't? Or do you want to get in on one for the first time, to see and chat with members of your contra community? If your answer to any of these questions was yes, good news, we are going to do it again on the next scheduled contra dance night, Friday June 5th @ 8 p.m. So stay tuned to email or Facebook for the Zoom meeting link, and join us for fun and fellowship!
Note: Our scheduled band for June 5th was ContraForce (Joey, Andrae, Jimi and Karin). If you would have paid $8 to dance Friday, why not give it straight to the band? Our out-of-work musicians need your support! Here are two contribution options:
ContraForce Venmo: https://venmo.com/joeydorwart
ContraForce PayPal: joeydorwart@yahoo.com
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Greetings, Charleston Folk Dancers!
We so miss all of our Charleston Folk dance community members! We really hope that everyone is navigating this difficult time as well as possible, and that all are safe and well. As you might imagine, your Charleston Folk Board has had to seriously re-group. We have continued to meet remotely--at first to come to terms with our cancelled dances and Bug Stomp, but then also to look to the future. Unfortunately, we have no current way of knowing when we might be able to safely dance together again. But, very fortunately, the organization is currently stable (no dances also means minimal expenses), so we are trying to look ahead and to brainstorm:
1) First and foremost: How do we MAINTAIN OUR CONNECTIONS during this down time? As we all know, Contra Dancing is not just about the dancing, but the strong sense of community and personal connection. What are some ways we can bridge this gap as a Community? We will need your ideas and initiative!
2) In line with this, we will be posting some questions and ideas on Facebook and through email. We definitely need the whole dance community's involvement. Please share your ideas and feedback either via our Facebook page, or you can email us at charlestonfolkcontraclub@gmail.com
Let's keep the Contra Dance Community spirit and connection going! Share your thoughts!
Your Charleston Folk Board
April 22, 2020
Did you enjoy the last contra social Zoom session we had? Did you miss it, and wish you hadn't? Or do you want to get in on one for the first time, to see and chat with members of your contra community? If your answer to any of these questions was yes, good news, we are going to do it again on the next scheduled contra dance night, Friday June 5th @ 8 p.m. So stay tuned to email or Facebook for the Zoom meeting link, and join us for fun and fellowship!
Note: Our scheduled band for June 5th was ContraForce (Joey, Andrae, Jimi and Karin). If you would have paid $8 to dance Friday, why not give it straight to the band? Our out-of-work musicians need your support! Here are two contribution options:
ContraForce Venmo: https://venmo.com/joeydorwart
ContraForce PayPal: joeydorwart@yahoo.com
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Greetings, Charleston Folk Dancers!
We so miss all of our Charleston Folk dance community members! We really hope that everyone is navigating this difficult time as well as possible, and that all are safe and well. As you might imagine, your Charleston Folk Board has had to seriously re-group. We have continued to meet remotely--at first to come to terms with our cancelled dances and Bug Stomp, but then also to look to the future. Unfortunately, we have no current way of knowing when we might be able to safely dance together again. But, very fortunately, the organization is currently stable (no dances also means minimal expenses), so we are trying to look ahead and to brainstorm:
1) First and foremost: How do we MAINTAIN OUR CONNECTIONS during this down time? As we all know, Contra Dancing is not just about the dancing, but the strong sense of community and personal connection. What are some ways we can bridge this gap as a Community? We will need your ideas and initiative!
2) In line with this, we will be posting some questions and ideas on Facebook and through email. We definitely need the whole dance community's involvement. Please share your ideas and feedback either via our Facebook page, or you can email us at charlestonfolkcontraclub@gmail.com
Let's keep the Contra Dance Community spirit and connection going! Share your thoughts!
Your Charleston Folk Board
April 22, 2020
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 Charleston Folk flash-mob contra dance on King Street |
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE INFO AND PRICES:
We generally dance the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Admission is $8 (cash or check) and the dancing begins at 7:30 pm with a beginners' walk-through. Children aged 6 to 12 accompanied by a paying adult dance for half price ($4). Children 5 and under are free. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children who are not able to participate in the dance must stay off the dance floor. Teens 13 and over pay full price, still a deal at $8. Family rate: $25 for up to 2 adults and all your children under 18.
A TIP FOR NEWCOMERS: Don't dance with another newbie. Ask an experienced dancer to show you around. Anyone can ask anyone to dance. It is customary to ask a different person for each dance. By the end of the evening, you will have danced with everyone in the room, and you will see why contra dance is so much fun. : )
More advanced dances will be called as the evening progresses!
SNACKS! Our dance community takes turns bringing finger-food snacks to each dance. Please consider bringing something to contribute to the snack table at the back of the hall.
Please note: Due to our concern for the environment, Charleston Folk will not provide glowsticks at our dances. In lieu of glowsticks, we suggest the use of neon body paint (if desired) for techno contras, and festive clothing. Thank you, and our planet thanks you!
Charleston Folk is a non-profit, CDSS (Country Dance and Song Society) affiliate organization with a mission to promote, sponsor, and encourage participation in American folk dancing and music traditions among people of all ages in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
We generally dance the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Admission is $8 (cash or check) and the dancing begins at 7:30 pm with a beginners' walk-through. Children aged 6 to 12 accompanied by a paying adult dance for half price ($4). Children 5 and under are free. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children who are not able to participate in the dance must stay off the dance floor. Teens 13 and over pay full price, still a deal at $8. Family rate: $25 for up to 2 adults and all your children under 18.
A TIP FOR NEWCOMERS: Don't dance with another newbie. Ask an experienced dancer to show you around. Anyone can ask anyone to dance. It is customary to ask a different person for each dance. By the end of the evening, you will have danced with everyone in the room, and you will see why contra dance is so much fun. : )
More advanced dances will be called as the evening progresses!
SNACKS! Our dance community takes turns bringing finger-food snacks to each dance. Please consider bringing something to contribute to the snack table at the back of the hall.
Please note: Due to our concern for the environment, Charleston Folk will not provide glowsticks at our dances. In lieu of glowsticks, we suggest the use of neon body paint (if desired) for techno contras, and festive clothing. Thank you, and our planet thanks you!
Charleston Folk is a non-profit, CDSS (Country Dance and Song Society) affiliate organization with a mission to promote, sponsor, and encourage participation in American folk dancing and music traditions among people of all ages in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
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Learn more about contra at ABOUT CONTRA DANCING or LOTS OF TIPS
Join our Facebook group to receive updates and event invitations!
If you are interested in playing or calling at a Charleston Folk dance, here is more information for Bands and Callers.
If you want to nominate yourself, or someone else, for the Meet Your Fellow Dancer series, please send an email to Russ Leckie at rleck46@gmail.com.
To suggest a theme for a future dance, please contact Paul Mount at charlestonfolkcontraclub@gmail.com.
Learn more about contra at ABOUT CONTRA DANCING or LOTS OF TIPS
Join our Facebook group to receive updates and event invitations!
If you are interested in playing or calling at a Charleston Folk dance, here is more information for Bands and Callers.
If you want to nominate yourself, or someone else, for the Meet Your Fellow Dancer series, please send an email to Russ Leckie at rleck46@gmail.com.
To suggest a theme for a future dance, please contact Paul Mount at charlestonfolkcontraclub@gmail.com.
Love dancing and want to dance some more? Look here for a list of other nearby dances.
