Countdown to Solstice Dance

Hooray! Less than a month until the tilt reverses (the sun doesn’t actually return). 

And, there will be a contradance this Saturday, November 28th to
help you work off some gluttonyday calories.

Band: The Steeltones with William Watson calling. More details below

Teaching is at 7:30, dancing starts at 8:00

Cesar Chavez School
1510 W 14th (Between Polk and Chambers)
http://tinyurl.com/jhcya

$6.00 for Folklore Society members, $7.00 for others

Help teach new dancers AND get in for a dollar less: Be there by 7:30!
Scent reminder: Many dancers have trouble with perfumes, scented
deodorant, etc. You can help: Avoid wearing scented products
6:00 p.m Predance Pot-luck
Barbara’s home, 1450 Quaker, 541-345-8903

The Steeltones are another new combination of experienced Portland
dance musicians. Dave Hamlin is best-known for his crisp mandolin
playing in Full Moon. Keith Moe plays fiddle in several Portland-area
bands, including Hands4. Jon Neff plays guitar, mandolin, and bass in
the Portland Megaband, and has played for dances for at least a dozen
years.

“William Watson, a resident of Eugene, danced his first contra in 1989
and began calling in Texas in 1992. Having called numerous contra
events in 18 cities coast-to-coast, William’s extensive experience and
soothing voice project a calm confidence. His vigilant and thoughtful
dance programming ensures a variety of figures, transitions, and
sequences to entertain and support new dancers while offering the
occasional challenge for the more advanced. His calling proficiency
and sensitivities ensure everyone has a good time.”

Carpools to Salem

Driving to the Salem dance? Need a ride to the Salem dance? Click on “Comments” below and post your info.

DISCLAIMER: Neither the blog host, nor the blog moderator, nor the dance sponsors can be responsible for the character or habits of the person(s) you agree to share a ride with. It is the responsibility of drivers and riders to discuss driving skills, violation record, insurance, gas reimbursement, and most importantly: driving while under the influence of any substances whatever including alcohol, controlled substances, and medications. BE SAFE! Ask the tough questions and use your best judgment.

Carpools to Eugene.

We usually meet at 7:00 at (or near) New Morning Bakery on 2nd Street in downtown Corvallis to carpool to the Eugene dance. (If you see someone standing around, don’t be shy, ask if they’re going to the Eugene dance.)

If there’s a pre-dance potluck, we’d need to leave at about 5:00. So, if you want to share a ride to the potluck, post your info here. (Thus, it’s possible to have two carpools: one to the potluck at 5:00, and another to the dance at 7:00.)

DISCLAIMER: Neither the blog host, nor the blog moderator, nor the dance sponsors can be responsible for the character or habits of the person(s) you agree to share a ride with. It is the responsibility of drivers and riders to discuss driving skills, violation record, insurance, gas reimbursement, and most importantly: driving while under the influence of any substances whatever including alcohol, controlled substances, and medications. BE SAFE! Ask the tough questions and use your best judgment.

Carpools to Portland.

Driving to the Portland dance? Need a ride to the Portland dance? Click on “Comments” below and post your info. 

DISCLAIMER: Neither the blog host, nor the blog moderator, nor the dance sponsors can be responsible for the character or habits of the person(s) you agree to share a ride with. It is the responsibility of drivers and riders to discuss driving skills, violation record, insurance, gas reimbursement, and most importantly: driving while under the influence of any substances whatever including alcohol, controlled substances, and medications. BE SAFE! Ask the tough questions and use your best judgment.

Carpools to Newport.

Driving to the Newport dance? Need a ride to the Newport dance? Click on “Comments” below and post your info. 

DISCLAIMER: Neither the blog host, nor the blog moderator, nor the dance sponsors can be responsible for the character or habits of the person(s) you agree to share a ride with. It is the responsibility of drivers and riders to discuss driving skills, violation record, insurance, gas reimbursement, and most importantly: driving while under the influence of any substances whatever including alcohol, controlled substances, and medications. BE SAFE! Ask the tough questions and use your best judgment.

Carpools to Corvallis.

Driving to the Corvallis dance? Need a ride to the Corvallis dance? Click on “Comments” below and post your info. 

DISCLAIMER: Neither the blog host, nor the blog moderator, nor the dance sponsors can be responsible for the character or habits of the person(s) you agree to share a ride with. It is the responsibility of drivers and riders to discuss driving skills, violation record, insurance, gas reimbursement, and most importantly: driving while under the influence of any substances whatever including alcohol, controlled substances, and medications. BE SAFE! Ask the tough questions and use your best judgment.

WELCOME NEW DANCERS!

Hang in there! It can take some time and practice to be comfortable with all the moves, but we’ve all been there and are better for the experience. This is the place to post comments or questions about the dance, tecniques, or whatever else you might like to know. (And be sure to check back for responses.)

Welcome Dancers!

At long last we have a blog on which to post news about dances, pre-dance potlucks, carpools, or other dance related issues, and to allow dancers to ask questions or share comments with everyone in the Contra dance community.