Feb
7
to Feb 8

Contra calling at Phoenix Winter Frolic Dance Weekend with Playing with Fyre

  • St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Winter Frolic is coming again! The fabulous three-dance contra event will happen in February in the roomy, festive community center at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church. Revel to one incredible band and your favorite caller with 9 hours of contra dancing from Friday evening to Saturday night.

Friday night 8:00-11:00 pm

Saturday afternoon 1-5 pm

Saturday evening 7:30-10:30 pm

Registration opens October 1, 2024

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Feb
21
to Feb 23

Organizer of Fiddling Frog Dance Weekend, Pasadena, CA

Click here for details & registration form

A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in beautiful Pasadena, CA, February 21-23, 2025!

Bands:
The Syncopaths – The band’s sound is driven by Ryan McKasson’s dynamic Scottish fiddling and Ashley Hoyer’s monster mandolin picking. Jeffrey Spero adds inventive piano, while Christa Burch provides powerful bodhrån accompaniment and lends her warm, expressive voice as lead singer.

River Road – They infuse contra dances with beauty and groove through a mix of contemporary and traditional tunes, drawing on Quebecois and New England influences. Featuring Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Kristen Planeaux, and Jesse Ball, their sought-after energy has taken New England by storm!

 

Callers:
Susan Petrick – Susan Petrick of Redwood City, CA, is an avid dancer and began calling contra dances in 2000 and teaching couple dances soon after. She has gained regional and national recognition for her clear teaching, guidance & expert pacing of dancers, making even complex dances accessible.

Lindsey Dono – Washington-based Lindsey Dono brings crystal-clear teaching and thoughtful programming to the caller’s mic. When not on stage, Lindsey can be found geeking out over choreography, mentoring up-and-coming callers, and exploring floorcraft across a range of dance forms.

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Apr
25
to Apr 27

Contra calling at Spring Dance Romance in Carrboro, NC

We’ll be dancing to:

Stomp Rocket: Dave Langford, Bethany Waickman, and Glen Loper (contra)

Countercurrent: Brian Lindsay and Alex Sturbaum (contra)

Ben Schreiber and Kendall Rogers (English)

With calling by:

Adina Gordon (contra), Jacqui Grennan (contra), and Melissa Running (English)

This weekend will be called using non-gendered terminology.

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Jan
5
6:00 PM18:00

Contra calling in Santa Barbara, CA, with Fiddle Tunas

Jacqui Grennan has been a caller, choreographer, and dance organizer in the Los Angeles contra dance scene since 2010. Jacqui currently calls at dances around the nation. Delighting in the dance for many years, Jacqui decided to pick up the mic in 2013. She likes to put together an evening that is varied in movement and in pace and that will be enjoyable for newer dancers as well as for those who are more experienced. She is noted for her clarity in calling and her ability to adjust to the dancers on the floor. She sees herself as the host of a party and gets great satisfaction helping the dancers and band have a good time during the dance.

Fiddle Tunas Band 

we’ve once again been able to hook the Fiddle Tunas to play for our Sunday contra dance, with a bonus catch of Jacqui Grennan at the mic!

Fiddle Tunas is based in Santa Barbara / San Luis Obispo and is comprised of Michael Mendelson on fiddle, Amber Roullard-Mueller on fiddle/bass, Tom Wolverton on banjo and dobro, and Mike Mullins on mandolin.

After many years as a bluegrass guitarist and singer, Michael Mendelson switched to the fiddle because it was louder and easier to carry around. Over the years he has played a variety of styles, from old-timey and bluegrass to Texas-style and swing to New England and Cape Breton. Michael has composed many fine new fiddle tunes, and works with several contra dance bands.

Amber Roullard-Mueller has been playing Appalachian music since 1985. She plays fiddle, bass, piano and guitar and also enjoys clogging and has taught at several camps.

Tom Wolverton has been playing old-time 5-string banjo for over 35 years. In addition to banjo, he also plays dobro and various steel guitars. His skills have been used in various central coast string bands including the Gap Tooth Mountain Ramblers and the Rattlesnake Creek String Band.

Mike Mullins is widely regarded as a top-tier mandolinist and has been a regular fixture on the California acoustic music scene for over 30 years. He toured and recorded with notable bands and musicians including renowned fiddler Phil Salazar, The Acousticats, The Hay Dudes, The Tom Corbett Trio and The Cache Valley Drifters

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Nov
1
to Nov 3

Contra calling at Foggy Moon Weekend with Will Mentor, Stomp Rocket & Joyride

  • Monterey Peninsula YMCA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Contra dancing all weekend long in beautiful Monterey, CA!

Dances called by me at Foggy Moon Dance Weekend, in Monterey, CA, 11/1-11/3
Foggy Moon Fri 19:00-20:15
Caller: Jacqui Grennan; Music: Stomp Rocket
#1 - "David’s Guiding Star" by Steve Zakon-Anderson (Improper)
#2 - "Astray" by Cary Ravitz (Becket-CW)
#3 - "Not a Trip to Vegas" by Chris Page (Becket-CCW)
#4 - "Melted Butter" by Will Mentor (Improper)
#5 - "Joel’s in the Kitchen" by Sue Rosen (Becket-CW)
Foggy Moon Sat 10:30-11:50
Caller: Jacqui Grennan; Music: Stomp Rocket
#1 - "Banish Moral Slop" by Dan Pearl (Improper)
#2 - "Across the Pond" by Jeremy Korr (Improper)
#3 - "On the Third Hand" by Caitlin Bannan (Improper)
#4 - "Ants Marching" by Julian Blechner, Dance Caller (Improper)
#5 - "McKenzie River" by William J. Watson (Improper)
Foggy Moon Sat 15:00-16:30
Caller: Jacqui Grennan; Music: Joyride
#1 - "Travels with Rick & Kim" by Shari Miller Johnson (Improper)
#2 - "Fan in the Doorway (slip jig)" by Gene Hubert (Improper)
#3 - "Thing of Trust, A" by Chris Page (Improper)
#4 - "Chinese New Year" by Chris Page (Improper)
#5 - "Mad About You" by Jim Hemphill (Improper)
#6 - "Homeward Bound" by Andrea Nettleton (Becket-CW)
Foggy Moon Sat 20:30-22:00
Caller: Jacqui Grennan; Music: Stomp Rocket
#1 - "Diamond Allotrope" by Lindsey Dono (Improper)
#2 - "Out of Bounds" by Will Mentor (Becket-CW)
#3 - "Springtime in Philly" by Julian Blechner (Becket-CCW)
#4 - "Pinball Wizard" by Andrea Nettleton (Improper)
#5 - "Joyride" by Erik Weberg (Improper)
#6 - "Four Have Sprung" by Yoyo Zhou (Becket-CW)
Foggy Moon Sun 13:00-14:30
Caller: Jacqui Grennan; Music: Joyride
#1 - "Butter" by Gene Hubert (Becket-CW)
#2 - "Trip to Peterborough" by Rick Mohr (Improper)
#3 - "Utah Reel (contra corners, 48 bar))" by Jeremy Korr (Improper)
#4 - "Now We Are Four" by Erik Weberg (Becket-CW)
#5 - "Contra-Accordions" by Bob Isaacs (Improper)
#6 - "Sparkle-licious" by Jean Gibson-Gorrindo & Linda Leslie (Becket-CW)
#7 - "Mandy’s Favorite" by Erik Hoffman (Improper)
Foggy Moon Sun 15:00-15:50
Caller: Jacqui Grennan; Music: Stomp Rocket
#1 - "Rocket City Romp" by Cis Hinkle (Improper)
#2 - "Macadamia Nut" by Jim Hemphill (Improper)
#3 - "String of Swings" by Rick Mohr & Bob Isaacs (Improper)
#4 - "Are You ‘Most Done?" by Russell Owen (Becket-CCW)
Foggy Moon Sun 20:30-22:00 Public Dance
Caller: Jacqui Grennan; Music: Joyride
#1 - "Pivot the Line" by Jacqui Grennan, Dance Caller (Improper)
#2 - "Hey in the Barn" by Chart Guthrie (Improper)
#3 - "Fast Living - Four Face Four" by David Kirchner (Four Facing Four)
#4 - "Folklife Frolic" by Lindsey Dono (Improper)
#5 - "Gypsy Ruth Lee v. 1.3" by Jay Blake (Improper)
#6 - "Hot Buttered Rolls" by Perry Shafran (Becket-CW)

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Oct
25
to Oct 27

Contra calling (&English &Squares!) at Boo Camp in Torreon, NM, with Panda Stomp & Cheap Shots

  • Manzano Mountain Retreat (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Boo Camp, Torreon, New Mexico

Bands: Panda Stomp & Cheapshots

FRIDAY NIGHT

#1 - "Pivot the Line" by Jacqui Grennan (Improper)

#2 - "Hortensia's Cravat" by Bronwyn Woods (Improper)

#3 - "Earl & Squirrel" by Chris Weiler (Improper)

#4 - "Star Trek" by Mike Richardson (Becket-CW)

#5 - "Trip to Lambertville" by Steve Zakon-Anderson (Improper)

#6 - "Peace Through Dance" by Perry Shafran (Improper)

#7 - "Now We Are Four" by Erik Weberg (Becket-CW)

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#8 - "Square Affair" by Becky Hill (Becket-CW)

#9 - "True Grit" by Chris Page (Improper)

#10 - "In Cahoots" by Rick Mohr (Becket-CW)

#11 - "Spring Break" by Nils Fredland (Improper)

SAT

SMOOTH & FLOWY CONTRAS - Panda Stomp

#1 - "Travels with Rick & Kim" by Shari Miller Johnson (Improper)

#2 - "Chain the Corner" by Chris Page (Becket-CW)

#3 - "David’s Guiding Star" by Steve Zakon-Anderson (Improper)

#4 - "Zag It Back" by Jacqui Grennan (Becket-CW)

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE - Panda Stomp

#1 - "Knole Park"

#2 - "Rufty Tufty"

#3 - "Faithless Nancy Dawson"

#4 - "Midnight Ramble)"

ROLE SWITCH - Cheapshots

#1 - "Butter" by Gene Hubert (Becket-CW)

#2 - "Hot Buttered Rolls" by Perry Shafran (Becket-CW)

#3 - "Simplicity Swing" by Becky Hill (Improper)

#4 - "Hey in the Barn" by Chart Guthrie (Improper)

#5 - "Double Your Fun" by Bob Isaacs (Becket-CW)

SQUARE DANCE - Cheapshots

#1 - "Kimmswick Express" by Gene Hubert (Square)

#2 - "Grand Square Contra by Jacob Bloom (Four Facing Four)

#3 - "Gents & Corners" by Ralph Page (Square)

CHALLENGING - Panda Stomp

#1 - "Undercurrent" by Jacqui Grennan (Improper)

#2 - "Are You ‘Most Done?" by Russell Owen (Becket-CCW)

#3 - "Double Bubble" by Will Mentor (Becket-CW)

#4 - "Judge, The" by Bob Isaacs (Becket-CW)

EVENING - Panda Stomp and Cheapshots

#1 - "Springtime in Philly" by Julian Blechner (Becket-CCW)

#2 - "Chinese New Year" by Chris Page (Improper)

#3 - "Mad Orbin" by Jacqui Grennan (Improper)

#4 - "Sure Thing, A" by Chris Page (Improper)

#5 - "Kindred Spirits" by Chris Page (Becket-CW)

#6 - "Hocus Pocus" by Lisa Greenleaf (Improper)

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#7 - "Captain Hook’s Revenge" by Yoyo Zhou (Improper)

#8 - "Alternating Corners" by Jim Kitch (Improper)

#9 - "Ring of Fire" by Wendy Graham & others (Becket-CW)

#10 - "Salute to Larry Jennings va. Jennings" by Ted Sannella (Becket-CW)

SUNDAY

OTHER FORMATIONS -  Cheapshots

#1 - "Dave’s Triplet #5" by David Smukler (Triplet)

#2 - "Four Corners (3 face 3)" by Al Olson

#3 - "October Flurry (Sic Circle, mixer)" by Joe Baker

FAREWELL CONTRAS - Panda Stomp

#1 - "Macadamia Nut" by Jim Hemphill (Improper)

#2 - "Susie’s Sendoff" by Scott Higgs (Becket-CW)

#3 - "Shift Happens" by Rick Mohr (Becket-CW)

#4 - "Trade Winds" by Seth Tepfer (Improper)

#5 - "Mary Cay’s Reel" by David Kaynor (Becket-CW)

#6 - "Uplift" by Chris Page (Becket-CW)

Save the Date Boo Camp 2024: October 25-27, 2024

Calling by Jacqui Grennan with music from Panda Stomp (Jacob Chen, Sarah Bellows, and Cecilia Vacanti) and the Cheap Shots (Pat Aruffo, John Brinduse, Bill Balassi, Peter Esherick, and Erika Gerety)!

It will be hosted at the beautify Manzano Mountain Retreat in Torreon, NM (~1 hour from Albuquerque & 1:45 from Santa Fe) with luxurious cabins or options for tent or RV/Van camping.

Look back in Summer 2024 for more details!a

Boo Camp features local and national callers and bands. The schedule could include concerts, contra dancing, couples dancing, singing, jamming, camp gathering, silent auction, and the much adored Boo Ball.

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Aug
16
to Aug 18

Contra Calling at Balance the Bay Contra Dance Weekend, San Francisco, CA

SAVE THE DATE!
Registration opens May 12th

DANCE PROGRAM

FRIDAY NIGHT

Jacqui & Riptide

No Walk Through Medley- You Can Get There From Here -Leslie; Hortensia's Cravat-Woods; Butter-Hubert

The Judge-Isaacs

Labor of Love-Anderson

40 Years of Penguin Pam-Tepfer

Trip to Peterborough-Mohr

Macadamia Nut-Hemphill

Zag It Back-Grennan

Maia & Countercurrent

Newlywed Jig-Widmer

Mad Robin Landing- Mentor

Gates of Irving-McCormick

The Dance G****-Hubert

Becky's Brouhaha-Giddens

Cupid's Clout-Petrick

Working Stiff-Coffman

SATURDAY

Maia & Riptide

Got Nice Neighbors (Billy Boyer)

Hellooo Nurse!-McCormick

The Boys from Urbana-Coffman

Angel's Flight-Rosen

Dancing With Amy-B. Olson

Emma's Emergency-McCormick

I'll Hold You In My Arms-McCormick

Surfing the Set-Isaacs & Fischer

Pigeon-hey Principle - Banner

30-Minute Medley (see comments)

Jacqui & CC

True Grit-Page

Ring of Fire- Graham & Friends

Fan in the Doorway-Hubert

Trade Routes-Mentor

Out of Bounds - Mentor

Medley-Forgotten Treasure-B. Parkes; Heartbeat Contra-Flaherty; Poetry in Motion-Greenleaf

Undercurrent-Grennan

Fireworks for Janet-Tepfer

SATURDAY NIGHT

Maia & CC

Eleanor's Reel (Bill Olson, Luke Donforth var.)

Rocks & Dirt-Weberg

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot-McCormick

Maliza's Magical Mystery Motion-Ravitz

Heart of Joy-Page

20 Below-B.Olson

Jacqui & Riptide

Trip to Wilson-Mentor

Salute to Larry Jennings var-Sannella

Golden Gate-Grennan

String of Swings-Mohr & Isaacs

A Thing of Trust-Page

Winter in Summerland- Spero & Hutson

SUNDAY

Jacqui & CC

Now We Are Four-Weberg

Mad Orbin-Grennan

Prince of Hales-Seng-Wheeler

Utah Reel- Korr

Sunset Limited-Mohr

Kimmswick Express (square)-Hubert

Are You 'Most Done-Owen

Four Have Sprung- Zhou

Maia & Riptide

Medley: Autumn Air (Ravitz), Mystic Journey (Melanie Axel-Lute), 50/50 (Isaacs), Return to Sender (Isaacs)

Not a Figment of Your Imagination (Lynn Ackerson)

Your Other Left-McCormick

Ravitzingly Rosy Recombination-Merrill

Boys of 718 (4-face-4)-Chris Ricciotti

Fun Dance for Marjorie (Bob Golder)

Zombies of Sugar Hill-Hubert

Robins on a Wire-Mentor

Both bands & both callers

Furthermore-Higgs

Barack Me, Obamadeus-McCormick

Vote With Your Feet var-IsaacsMarshall, Alden Robinson, Mark "Pokey" Hellenberg, Baron Collins-Hill) & CounterCurrent (Alex Sturbaum and Brian Lindsay)

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Aug
3
to Aug 4

Calling contras South Pasadena, CA with Rhythm Method

  • South Pasadena Woman's Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

1st SATURDAY Contra Dance

in SOUTH PASADENA
When: August 3, 2024  (SATURDAY)
Time: 6:30 p.m. ~ CONTRA LESSON
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ~ CONTRA DANCE
Where: Woman's Club of South Pasadena, 1424 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, 91030
Caller: Jacqui Grennan 
Band:  Rhythm Method (Steve Shapiro, Emil Olguin, Olivia Breidenthal) 
Cost: $18 Recommended // Sliding Scale
Contact: Colin Fullerton at cfullerton3030@gmail.com

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Jul
14
to Jul 20

Contra calling at KENTUCKY DANCE INSTITUTE CAMP WEEK, MURRAY, KY

  • Murray State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you want to try multiple dance styles at one week-long camp, Kentucky Dance Institute is for you! Check out this video of the many different styles of dance on a Friday night at camp!

Since its founding in 1953, the Kentucky Dance Institute has helped to spread the joy of folk dancing to all ages. We bring together instructors and dancers from all across the globe to share the magic that dancing together can bring. KDI values inclusion, building life-long friendships and celebrating life through dance.

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Jun
22
7:30 PM19:30

Contra Dance Calling in Portland, OR

Set List: 6/22/2024 at Portland, OR, PCDC

Caller: Jacqui Grennan

Band: Church for Dogs

#1 - "Howl at the Moon" by Nicholas Rockstroh (Improper)

#2 - "Forgotten Treasure" by Beth Parkes (Improper)

#3 - "Trip to Hubert" by Will Mentor (Becket-CW)

#4 - "Earl & Squirrel" by Chris Weiler (Improper)

#5 - “A Thing of Trust" by Chris Page (Improper)

#6 - "Chase the Rooster" by Isaac Banner (Improper)

 * BREAK*

#7 - "Starburst" by Cary Ravitz (Improper)

#8 - "Red Beard Reel" by Bob Isaacs (Becket-CW)

#9 - "Shift Happens" by Rick Mohr (Becket-CW)

#10 - "Golden Gate" by Jacqui Grennan (Improper)

#11 - "Four Have Sprung" by Yoyo Zhou (Becket-CW)

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Jun
21
7:30 PM19:30

English Country Dance calling in Portland, OR

Set List: 6/21/2024 at Portland, OR, ECD

Caller: Jacqui Grennan; 

Music: Leslie Hirsch, Lisa Scott, Erik Weberg

#1 - "Knole Park, 1791"(Longways/Proper)

#2 - "Michedonia 2014" by Dan Blim (Longways/Proper)

#3 - "Belle of Amherst, 2008" by Gary Roodman (Longways/3 Couple, Mixer)

#4 - "Dick’s Maggot 1702" (Longways/Proper)

#5 - "Geud Man of Ballangigh 1698, Pub. Playford (Longways/Proper)

#6 - "Golden Anniversary Waltz" by Christine Helwig (Longways/Triple-Proper)

#7 - "Dancing Across the Atlantic, 2003 by Loretta Holz (Longways/Proper)

#8 - "Jaque Latin, 1755 (Longways/Proper)

#9 - "April Stars 2020" by Jacqui Grennan (Longways/Improper)

#10 - "Trip to Tunbridge, 1793”(Longways/3 Couple)

#11 - "Peace Be With You, 1986" by Fried deMetz Herman (Longways/Proper)

#12 - “A Trip to Richmond 1956" by Kate Riley (Longways/Proper)

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Jun
15
7:30 PM19:30

Contra dance calling in Ashland, OR with The Hillbillies from Mars

Newcomer introductory lesson 7:00pm

Gender free (Larks and Robins) calling!
(Larks are on the Left, Robins are on the Right when you take hands four improper and after a swing.)

Dance from 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Sliding scale $15 - $25
Free...for high school age & younger
Anyone can watch and listen for free!

The Grove 1195 E Main St #2271, Ashland, OR 97520

Set List: 6/15/2024 at Ashland, OR

Caller: Jacqui Grennan; 

Music: Hillbillies from Mars

#1 - "Pivot the Line" by Jacqui Grennan (Improper)

#2 - "January Mixer" by Bob Dalsemer (Circle Mixer/Improper)

#3 - "Celebrating 60" by Linda Leslie (Improper)

#4 - "Hocus Pocus" by Lisa Greenleaf (Improper)

#5 - "Hot Buttered Rolls" by Perry Shafran (Becket-CW)

#6 - "Peace Through Dance" by Perry Shafran (Improper)

#7 - "Ring of Fire (Paper Plate #8)" by Wendy Graham Settle (Becket-CW)

#8 - "Star Trek" by Mike Richardson (Becket-CW)

#9 - "Zag It Back" by Jacqui Grennan (Becket-CW)

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Apr
28
2:30 PM14:30

English Country Dance Calling in Culver City, CA

Culver City English Country Dances happen every Second and Fourth Sundays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Lindberg Park Stone House (5041 Rhoda Way) in Culver City. Suggested admission is $15 on a Sliding Scale / Pay What You Can model. No partner or experience necessary; dress is casual (and the hall can get warm in summer), and please bring clean, low-heeled, soft-soled shoes to change into.

Come join our vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive dance community and share fellowship through social English country dances.

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Feb
23
to Feb 25

Fiddling Frog Dance Weekend, Pasadena, CA

Click here for details & registration form

A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in beautiful Pasadena, CA, February 23-25, 2024!

Bands:
Stomp Rocket is a New England based trio that delivers high energy foot-stomping dance music for Contra dancing. The band consists of Dave Langford on fiddle, Glen Loper on mandolin and banjo, and Bethany Waickman on guitar and keyboard.. They’ve played for contras throughout New England, and at dance weekends from Alaska to Tennessee, and Quebec to Florida. Sample their music by clicking here!

The Engine Room is a brand new contra dance band hailing from both coasts and places in between. Featuring Noah VanNorstrand (fiddle, mandolin, foot percussion), Kelsey Wells (fiddle, banjo), and Alex Sturbaum (guitar, button accordion), the Engine Room will lay down a driving, nonstop groove that is sure to get you moving. Sample their music by clicking here and here!

Callers:
Lisa Greenleaf calls regularly in the Boston and New England areas and has been a staff member at dance camps and festivals throughout the country and beyond. She combines a deep understanding of contra choreography and tradition with a high-spirited presence and irreverent wit. Her specialties include traditional and contemporary contras, fun squares, challenging dances of all shapes and sizes, and caller training. See her being “gatored” (an honor to the caller) at Fiddling Frog 2010 here! And notice her amazing recovery after the gatoring!

Susan Michaels is a caller of traditional American dancing, especially contra dancing and square dancing especially known for her terrific sense of humor. She has called and taught dances at local evenings to dance weekends to week-long family camps throughout the U.S. and Canada. Susan believes her “calling” in life is to teach people how to hold hands in a circle. She specializes in creating joy, making community, and allowing everyone with whom she comes into contact to experience the pure pleasure of dance. Sample her calling by clicking here!

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Dec
9
5:45 PM17:45

ORGANIZER OF CONTRA/ COMMUNITY DANCE IN SAN PEDRO, CA

  • Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

NOTE TIME CHANGE - EVERYTHING IS ONE HOUR EARLIER

Contra/community dance in San Pedro, CA! Saturday night, December 9th, 4:45 pm lesson, 5:30-8:30 pm dancing! Donation based, open to the public and with outstanding talent who will guide us through the dances!

Details: Saturday, December 9th at the Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center at 828 S. Mesa St. in San Pedro, CA. Caller: Jeremy Korr will expertly teach and call dances to match the dancers on the floor. Band: Jeff Spero and friends, who will provide melody and rhythm to keep us on the move. Lesson at 4:45 p.m., dancing 5:30-8:30 p.m. Share the news, especially with your contra dance friends who live in the South Bay, Long Beach, and Orange County areas. I am organizing the event in collaboration with the L.A. Dept of Rec & Parks who are generously hosting this as their event so come on out and be a part of this exciting night of dance! The dance location is close to "downtown" San Pedro so you can make a night of it with dinner and dancing! Small parking lot and street parking are available. you don't have to know how to dance (we'll teach you), you don't need to bring a partner (you can dance with anyone and we usually switch it up every dance), and no special clothes required. Come as you are and have a good time!

https://www.laparks.org/scc/anderson-memorial


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Nov
10
to Nov 12

Dance in the Desert Dance Weekend, Oracle, AZ

  • Santa Barbara, CA USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please save the date to hear and dance to The Dam Beavers and Turnip the Beat, with calling by Jacqui Grennan and Gaye Fifer! Registration opens July 2023

Find out more by clicking here!

Dances called at Dance in the Desert 2023 in Oracle, AZ!

Thu night Volunteer Dance, open band, Callers Jacqui Grennan, Gaye Fifer, Abbie Sorg
Nice Combination by Gene Hubert
Winter Storm by Linda Leslie
Zen of Dance by Chris Page
24th of October by Don Lennartson
Glass Goddess by David Glick
3-33-33 by Steve Zakon-Anderson
Happy Birthday by Dean Snipes
No Rest for the Weary by Andrea Nettleton & Jeff Spero
Flurry of Robins #2 by Martha Wild
Boys from Urbana by John Coffman

Fri morning Volunteer Dance, open band, Callers Jacqui Grennan, Gaye Fifer, Abbie Sorg
Pivot the Line by Jacqui Grennan
Missing Piece - Rick Mohr’s variation by Bronwyn Woods
A Stroll in the Hey by Jacqui Grennan
Furthermore by Scott Higgs
Tropical Gentleman by George Marshall & Kathy Anderson
Happy Trails to You by Dean Snipes
Delphiniums & Daisies by Tanya Rotenberg
Hot Buttered Rolls by Perry Shafran

Fri night - Jacqui & Turnip the Beet (Kelsey Wells & Jeremy Lekich)
Love and Twirls by James Hutson
Dennis’ 50 Years of Entrancement by Seth Tepfer
Diamond Allotrope by Lindsey Dono
Turnstiles by Will Mentor
Red Beard Reel by Bob Isaacs

Fri night - Gaye & Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff)
Balance & Cross by Rick Mohr
Be Cheery by Jacqui Grennan & Jeff Spero
Trip to Wilson by Will Mentor
Circulate 8 by Bob Isaacs
Loon on the Lake by Nathaniel Jack
Naughty Neighbors by Mark Richardson

Sat Unusual Formation Contras - Jacqui & Turnip the Beet
Dave’s Triplet #5 (Triplet) by David Smukler
Walpole Condo (3 face 3) by Ric Goldman
Raspberry Chocolate Macaron (spokes of 3) by Seth Tepfer
Another Part of the Island (Tempest) by David Smukler
Butter by Gene Hubert (No Walk Through)

Sat English Country Dance for Contra Dancers - Jacqui & Dam Beavers
Midnight Ramble 1773 by Rec: George A Fogg
Minor Spaniard, 2000 by Jenny Beer
April Stars 2020 by Jacqui Grennan
Geud Man of Ballangigh 1698
Yellow Stockings, 1726

Sat Medley, both callers and Dam Beavers

Sat Challenge session - Gaye & Dam Beavers
Flapjack Express by Joseph Pimentel
All Righty Then by Kathy Anderson
Goody One Shoe by Rick Mohr
Buffalo Stampede by Tom Hinds
If I Were Dead & It Wouldn’t Go to Waste by Rachel Fifer
Sat night - Gaye & Turnip the Beet
Love Sting by Rick Mohr
Hopscotch Reel by Chris Page & Bob Isaacs
Mad Orbin by Jacqui Grennan
Can of Worms (grid square) by Bob Isaacs
Maid Marion’s Fancy by David Smukler
Gaye’s Groove by Rick Mohr

Sat night -Jacqui & Dam Beavers
Golden Gate by Jacqui Grennan
Surf’s Up by Bob Isaacs
Salute to Larry Jennings var. Larry Jennings by Ted Sannella
Crossing the Desert by Will Mentor
Out of Bounds by Will Mentor
Springtime in Philly by Julian Blechner
Winter in Summerland by Jeff Spero & James Hutson

Sun morning Contra Flourishes - Jacqui & Turnip the Beet
Bevy of Butterflies by Bob Isaacs & Chris Page
Happy Birthday - var. Lisa Greenleaf" by Dean Snipes
A Thing of Trust by Chris Page
Old Time Elixir #2 by Linda Leslie

Sunday afternoon, Final session - Both bands and both callers included
Uncle Toby’s Picnic by Sue Rosen et al
Not a Trip to Vegas by Chris Page
Richfield Stomp by Becky Hill
Sunset Limited by Rick Mohr
Trip to Lambertville by Steve Zakon-Anderson
Are You ‘Most Done? by Russell Owen
Susie’s Sendoff by Scott Higgs
Vote With Your Feet by Bob Isaacs

https://tucsoncontradancers.org/tucson-contra-dancers/dance-in-the-desert-2023/

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Oct
4
3:00 PM15:00

San Pedro Folk/Contra Dance Class Series (10/4-11/29), 3:00-4:30 p.m.

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On Wednesdays at 3:00-4:30 p.m., from Oct. 4th through Nov. 29th, I'm teaching a folk/contra dance class in San Pedro, CA. All people ages 50 and over are welcome, even if you've never danced in your life. I'll be teaching from baseline and we'll progress over the weeks. Click here to register through the L.A. Recs and Parks department!

https://www.laparks.org/activity-details?activity_id=351251902

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Sep
24
2:30 PM14:30

CULVER CITY ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE WITH Interfolk

Dances called at English Country Dance in Culver City, CA, on 9/24/23. Frannie Marr and I co-called. She called the odd numbered dances, I called the even numbered dances. Such a fun turnout of a mix of contra and English dancers! Thanks to everyone who came and to our band, Interfolk!

Take a Dance
Yellow Stockings
Candles in the Dark
Trip to Tunbridge
Jaque Latin
All Saints Day
The Minor Spaniard
** Break **
Key to the Cellar
Good Man of Cambridge
Barnestorming
Peridot Ring
Softly Good Tummus

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Aug
27
6:30 PM18:30

Santa Barbara Contra Dance with Chopped Liver

Please check the website for further details including COVID protocols https://www.sbcds.org/contradance/schedule/

Set List: 8/27/2023 at Santa Barbara

Caller: Jacqui Grennan; Music: Chopped Liver

#1 - "Blue Moon Boogie" by Kathy Anderson (Improper)

#2 - "Honor Among Dancers" by Tom Hinds (Improper)

#3 - "Rock the Cradle, Joe" by Ridge Kennedy (Improper)

#4 - "Right Thought" by Yoyo Zhou (Improper)

#5 - "Field Goal" by Sarah Kaiser (Improper)

#6 - "Rolling & Tumblng" by Cis Hinkle (Improper)

#7 - "Sprung Floor Bounce" by Jacqui Grennan (Improper)

** BREAK **

#8 - "Hortensia's Cravat" by Bronwyn Woods (Improper)

#9 - "Juniper" by Jacqui Grennan (Becket-CCW)

#10 - "Now We Are Four" by Erik Weberg (Becket-CW)

#11 - "All You Can Eat" by Ted Crane (Improper)

#12 - "Butter" by Gene Hubert (Becket-CW)

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Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

South Pasadena, CA, Contra Dance

#1 - "Big Easy" by Becky Hill (Improper)

#2 - "Forgotten Treasure" by Beth Parkes (Improper)

#3 - "Heartbeat Contra" by Don Flaherty (Improper)

#4 - "Clean as a Whistle" by Bob Isaacs (Improper)

#5 - "Dance for Dan" by Bill Olson (Improper)

#6 - "Cheat Lake Twirl var. Nils Fredland" by Perry Shafran (Improper)

* BREAK*

#7 - "Erik Effect" by Ben Werner & Danielle Boudreau (Becket-CW)

#8 - "Sure Thing, A" by Chris Page (Improper)

#9 - "Gang of Four" by Gene Hubert (Becket-CCW)

#10 - "Kindred Spirits " by Chris Page (Becket-CW)

#11 - "Zag It Back" by Jacqui Grennan (Becket-CW)

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