Dear Bug Stomp Dancers,
It probably comes as no surprise, but we --after much monitoring, and even more agonizing--are having to cancel Bug Stomp 2020. It is a huge disappointment. However, the situation is such that it is unavoidable. CDSS advises cancelling, and most local and regional events are now cancelled. And with contra dancing in particular, it is impossible to follow accepted prevention guidelines of avoiding hand and face-to-face contact, as we are all about these things. So we need to prioritize and protect each other.
It is extremely disappointing--we look forward to Bug Stomp all year long and work on it through-out. We were especially looking forward to this year's terrific line-up and a great new venue. And to having a much anticipated reunion with our Bug Stomp community. And, as with most communities, our dance weekend helps support our local dances all year. So at all levels it is a loss.
We will be issuing refunds, with no cancellations fees, minus the Eventbrite fees that we can't recover.
We are aware that most of our contra dance communities are under pressure. We certainly feel it. We are also aware that our professional musicians and callers are being seriously impacted, with so many events cancelled and no clear end in sight. For that reason we are also setting up a system whereby those dancers receiving refunds can voluntarily donate these --either the full refund or even 1/2-- to directly benefit our talented contra musicians and callers.
If you are so inclined, please email our Registrar at Palmettobugstomp@gmail.com and designate one of these two donation options by this Thursday, March 19th. All other refunds will then be processed shortly thereafter.
These are tough times for all. However, it is also incredibly gratifying to see how our contra dance communities -- locally, regionally and nationally --have all responded willingly for the greater good of all.
It is simply good to be a Contra Dancer! Please stay safe and well until we see you next on the dance floor!
With much appreciation,
Charleston Folk Board and Charleston Contra Dance Community
It probably comes as no surprise, but we --after much monitoring, and even more agonizing--are having to cancel Bug Stomp 2020. It is a huge disappointment. However, the situation is such that it is unavoidable. CDSS advises cancelling, and most local and regional events are now cancelled. And with contra dancing in particular, it is impossible to follow accepted prevention guidelines of avoiding hand and face-to-face contact, as we are all about these things. So we need to prioritize and protect each other.
It is extremely disappointing--we look forward to Bug Stomp all year long and work on it through-out. We were especially looking forward to this year's terrific line-up and a great new venue. And to having a much anticipated reunion with our Bug Stomp community. And, as with most communities, our dance weekend helps support our local dances all year. So at all levels it is a loss.
We will be issuing refunds, with no cancellations fees, minus the Eventbrite fees that we can't recover.
We are aware that most of our contra dance communities are under pressure. We certainly feel it. We are also aware that our professional musicians and callers are being seriously impacted, with so many events cancelled and no clear end in sight. For that reason we are also setting up a system whereby those dancers receiving refunds can voluntarily donate these --either the full refund or even 1/2-- to directly benefit our talented contra musicians and callers.
If you are so inclined, please email our Registrar at Palmettobugstomp@gmail.com and designate one of these two donation options by this Thursday, March 19th. All other refunds will then be processed shortly thereafter.
These are tough times for all. However, it is also incredibly gratifying to see how our contra dance communities -- locally, regionally and nationally --have all responded willingly for the greater good of all.
It is simply good to be a Contra Dancer! Please stay safe and well until we see you next on the dance floor!
With much appreciation,
Charleston Folk Board and Charleston Contra Dance Community
