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| Thursday, March 01, 2012 | |
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FUNdamentals Of Dance: Salsa (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
FUNdamentals of Dance Classes Thursdays 7-8:30pm, in Tapestry's small dance space Admission cost (at door): $8 general/ $7members/$6 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
NEW FUNdamentals of Dance Classes
Tapestry is putting the "fun" in its new FUNdamentals classes which feature a different style of dance each month. These lessons are perfect for beginners and also help address fundamentals for experienced dancers.
• All ages and skill levels are welcome• No partner necessary• The sessions will build sequentially for each series, but you are alsowelcome to "drop in" for any individual class• Live music is provided for classes in September & October• Pay for all sessions at first class and receive a free pass to any dance
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| Friday, March 02, 2012 |
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Beginning Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Beginning Int'l Folk DanceFridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's small dance spaceAdmission cost (at the door): $8 general/ $6 members/ $5 students FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult) Ed, Theresa and Fer will teach you the building blocks of dances from around the world. Whether you've never danced before or you want to brush up on the basics, this is the class for you. Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Fridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's large dance space (except on 3rd Fridays when only the Beginning Int'l class occurs) Admission cost (at the door): $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
International Folk Dance: Discover heritage and dance roots! Learn ethnic dances from around the world including dances from Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Turkey, Armenia, Scandinavia, France and England. Dancers can try out most dances by following the leader. The dance instructors rotate every few weeks with a wide variety of talented and experienced teachers.
Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Int'l Folk Dance & Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Int'l Folk Dance-Israeli Dance With Shira Schwartz (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Fridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's large dance space (except on 3rd Fridays when only the Beginning Int'l class occurs) Admission cost (at the door): $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
International Folk Dance: Discover heritage and dance roots! Learn ethnic dances from around the world including dances from Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Turkey, Armenia, Scandinavia, France and England. Dancers can try out most dances by following the leader. The dance instructors rotate every few weeks with a wide variety of talented and experienced teachers.
Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Int'l Folk Dance & Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Request Dancing (Int'l) (9:00 pm - 11:30 pm)
Request Dancing: After Int'l & Beg. Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers! Fridays, 9-11:30pm Admission is $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
Dancers can choose dances taught both recently, or any time since the beginning of Tapestry, since they are alphabetically listed in a notebook available to dancers - so what gets requested is a mix of old and new. There are dances from every continent, and the most-requested dances are from eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Greece. We also do Israeli dances, and couple dances from (western) Europe and the Americas - but you don't need to bring a partner.
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| Sunday, March 04, 2012 | |
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English Country Dance (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
English Country Dance: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays Time: 6-9pm First Sundays with live music, 7-9pm every other Sunday Cost: $5 with recorded music, $7 with live music Beginners are welcome and no partner is necessary. English Country Dances are co-sponsored by Woven Ring English Country Dance. Dances are taught by Mary Kay Schladwiler and/or George Ehrenberg
The first Sunday of the month includes a live music ensemble and a longer dance (a total of 3 hrs instead of 2 hrs), and a higher admission fee. Time: 6-9pm Cost: $7
English Country dances are elegant social dances from the 17th and 18th centuries, danced to Baroque and Early Music.
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English Country Dance (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
English Country Dance: Every Sunday! Time: 6-9pm First Sundays with live music, 7-9pm all other Sundays Cost: $5 with recorded music, $7 with live music Beginners are welcome and no partner is necessary. English Country Dances are co-sponsored by Woven Ring English Country Dance. Dances are taught by Mary Kay Schladwiler and/or George Ehrenberg
The first Sunday of the month includes a live music ensemble and a longer dance (a total of 3 hrs instead of 2 hrs), and a higher admission fee. Time: 6-9pm Cost: $7
English Country dances are elegant social dances from the 17th and 18th centuries, danced to Baroque and Early Music.
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| Monday, March 05, 2012 | |
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| Tuesday, March 06, 2012 | |
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| Wednesday, March 07, 2012 | |
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| Thursday, March 08, 2012 |
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FUNdamentals Of Dance: Salsa (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
FUNdamentals of Dance Classes Thursdays 7-8:30pm, in Tapestry's small dance space Admission cost (at door): $8 general/ $7members/$6 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
NEW FUNdamentals of Dance Classes
Tapestry is putting the "fun" in its new FUNdamentals classes which feature a different style of dance each month. These lessons are perfect for beginners and also help address fundamentals for experienced dancers.
• All ages and skill levels are welcome• No partner necessary• The sessions will build sequentially for each series, but you are alsowelcome to "drop in" for any individual class• Live music is provided for classes in September & October• Pay for all sessions at first class and receive a free pass to any dance
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| Friday, March 09, 2012 |
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Daytime Dance (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Have a work schedule that gives you daytime flexibility? Don’t like to go out at night? This program is designed for both new and experienced dancers, adults college-age and up, who want a daytime option to dance and enjoy other people who also like to dance. We’ll go around the globe, from March – June.
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Beginning Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Beginning Int'l Folk DanceFridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's small dance spaceAdmission cost (at the door): $8 general/ $6 members/ $5 students FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult) Ed, Theresa and Fer will teach you the building blocks of dances from around the world. Whether you've never danced before or you want to brush up on the basics, this is the class for you. Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Fridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's large dance space (except on 3rd Fridays when only the Beginning Int'l class occurs) Admission cost (at the door): $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
International Folk Dance: Discover heritage and dance roots! Learn ethnic dances from around the world including dances from Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Turkey, Armenia, Scandinavia, France and England. Dancers can try out most dances by following the leader. The dance instructors rotate every few weeks with a wide variety of talented and experienced teachers.
Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Int'l Folk Dance & Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Request Dancing (Int'l) (9:00 pm - 11:30 pm)
Request Dancing: After Int'l & Beg. Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers! Fridays, 9-11:30pm Admission is $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
Dancers can choose dances taught both recently, or any time since the beginning of Tapestry, since they are alphabetically listed in a notebook available to dancers - so what gets requested is a mix of old and new. There are dances from every continent, and the most-requested dances are from eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Greece. We also do Israeli dances, and couple dances from (western) Europe and the Americas - but you don't need to bring a partner.
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| Saturday, March 10, 2012 |
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Contra Dance-O'Loughlin, Pakiz, Goodin, & Breitag With Caller Ted Hoddap (7:30 pm - 11:00 pm)
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday Contra Dances
Time: 7:30-11pm
Beginner walk-through lesson 7:30-8pm. Live music from 8-11pm! Admission cost (at the door): $10 general /$8 for members / $7 high school & college students FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
March 10 Band: O'Loughlin, Pakiz, Goodin, & Breitag with caller Ted Hoddap
In a contra dance, the dance figures are similar to those of Old-time square dancing except the figures are made up of lines of leaders and followers facing each other. Many of the regular Tapestry contra bands play Old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music on any given Saturday contra may reflect music traditions from New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions.
First Thursday Contra Dances The LGBTQ Community & Friends welcome all to a Gender-Neutral Contra Dance every first Thursday of the month. Time: 7-10:30pm in Tapestry's large dance space Dance basics are taught 7-7:30pm. Live music from 7:30-10:30pm! Admission cost at the door: $10 general /$8 for members / $7 high school & college students FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
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| Sunday, March 11, 2012 |
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Tapestry Nordic Dance- Rachel & Janet Ulvin Of TC Hardingfelelag (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
March 11- Carol Sersland teaches. Rachel and Janet of Twin Cities Hardingfelelag play.
Nordic Dance, Scandinavian - 2nd & 4th Sundays 2nd Sundays, basic dance lesson
4th Sundays, intermediate/advanced dance lesson
6-9pm in Tapestry's large dance space 6-6:45pm dance lesson, 6:45-9pm Nordic social dance Admission cost (at the door): $10 general/ $8 members/ $7 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
Nordic Dances range from polkas to waltzes, pols to snoa. Beginners are welcome and no dance partner is necessary. The 30 minute Nordic dance lesson leads the way and is followed by an open dance from 6:30-9pm. The dance instructors rotate every month who teach a wide variety of dances from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark & Iceland.
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English Country Dance (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
English Country Dance: Every Sunday! Time: 6-9pm First Sundays with live music, 7-9pm all other Sundays Cost: $5 with recorded music, $7 with live music Beginners are welcome and no partner is necessary. English Country Dances are co-sponsored by Woven Ring English Country Dance. Dances are taught by Mary Kay Schladwiler and/or George Ehrenberg
The first Sunday of the month includes a live music ensemble and a longer dance (a total of 3 hrs instead of 2 hrs), and a higher admission fee. Time: 6-9pm Cost: $7
English Country dances are elegant social dances from the 17th and 18th centuries, danced to Baroque and Early Music.
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| Monday, March 12, 2012 | |
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| Tuesday, March 13, 2012 | |
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| Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | |
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| Thursday, March 15, 2012 |
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FUNdamentals Of Dance: Salsa (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
FUNdamentals of Dance Classes Thursdays 7-8:30pm, in Tapestry's small dance space Admission cost (at door): $8 general/ $7members/$6 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
NEW FUNdamentals of Dance Classes
Tapestry is putting the "fun" in its new FUNdamentals classes which feature a different style of dance each month. These lessons are perfect for beginners and also help address fundamentals for experienced dancers.
• All ages and skill levels are welcome• No partner necessary• The sessions will build sequentially for each series, but you are alsowelcome to "drop in" for any individual class• Live music is provided for classes in September & October• Pay for all sessions at first class and receive a free pass to any dance
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| Friday, March 16, 2012 | |
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Beginning Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Beginning Int'l Folk DanceFridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's small dance spaceAdmission cost (at the door): $8 general/ $6 members/ $5 students FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult) Ed, Theresa and Fer will teach you the building blocks of dances from around the world. Whether you've never danced before or you want to brush up on the basics, this is the class for you. Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Fridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's large dance space (except on 3rd Fridays when only the Beginning Int'l class occurs) Admission cost (at the door): $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
International Folk Dance: Discover heritage and dance roots! Learn ethnic dances from around the world including dances from Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Turkey, Armenia, Scandinavia, France and England. Dancers can try out most dances by following the leader. The dance instructors rotate every few weeks with a wide variety of talented and experienced teachers.
Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Int'l Folk Dance & Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Request Dancing (Int'l) (9:00 pm - 11:30 pm)
Request Dancing: After Int'l & Beg. Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers! Fridays, 9-11:30pm Admission is $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
Dancers can choose dances taught both recently, or any time since the beginning of Tapestry, since they are alphabetically listed in a notebook available to dancers - so what gets requested is a mix of old and new. There are dances from every continent, and the most-requested dances are from eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Greece. We also do Israeli dances, and couple dances from (western) Europe and the Americas - but you don't need to bring a partner.
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| Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
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Contra Dance-Mary Dushane And Bob Walser With Caller David Kirchner (7:30 pm - 11:00 pm)
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday Contra Dances
Time: 7:30-11pm
Beginner walk-through lesson 7:30-8pm. Live music from 8-11pm! Admission cost (at the door): $10 general /$8 for members / $7 high school & college students FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
March 17
Band: Mary DuShane & Bob Walser with caller David Kirchner
In a contra dance, the dance figures are similar to those of Old-time square dancing except the figures are made up of lines of leaders and followers facing each other. Many of the regular Tapestry contra bands play Old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music on any given Saturday contra may reflect music traditions from New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions.
First Thursday Contra Dances The LGBTQ Community & Friends welcome all to a Gender-Neutral Contra Dance every first Thursday of the month. Time: 7-10:30pm in Tapestry's large dance space Dance basics are taught 7-7:30pm. Live music from 7:30-10:30pm! Admission cost at the door: $10 general /$8 for members / $7 high school & college students FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
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| Sunday, March 18, 2012 | |
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English Country Dance (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
English Country Dance: Every Sunday! Time: 6-9pm First Sundays with live music, 7-9pm all other Sundays Cost: $5 with recorded music, $7 with live music Beginners are welcome and no partner is necessary. English Country Dances are co-sponsored by Woven Ring English Country Dance. Dances are taught by Mary Kay Schladwiler and/or George Ehrenberg
The first Sunday of the month includes a live music ensemble and a longer dance (a total of 3 hrs instead of 2 hrs), and a higher admission fee. Time: 6-9pm Cost: $7
English Country dances are elegant social dances from the 17th and 18th centuries, danced to Baroque and Early Music.
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| Monday, March 19, 2012 | |
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| Tuesday, March 20, 2012 | |
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| Thursday, March 22, 2012 |
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FUNdamentals Of Dance: Salsa (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
FUNdamentals of Dance Classes Thursdays 7-8:30pm, in Tapestry's small dance space Admission cost (at door): $8 general/ $7members/$6 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
NEW FUNdamentals of Dance Classes
Tapestry is putting the "fun" in its new FUNdamentals classes which feature a different style of dance each month. These lessons are perfect for beginners and also help address fundamentals for experienced dancers.
• All ages and skill levels are welcome• No partner necessary• The sessions will build sequentially for each series, but you are alsowelcome to "drop in" for any individual class• Live music is provided for classes in September & October• Pay for all sessions at first class and receive a free pass to any dance
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| Friday, March 23, 2012 | |
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Beginning Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Beginning Int'l Folk DanceFridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's small dance spaceAdmission cost (at the door): $8 general/ $6 members/ $5 students FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult) Ed, Theresa and Fer will teach you the building blocks of dances from around the world. Whether you've never danced before or you want to brush up on the basics, this is the class for you. Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Fridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's large dance space (except on 3rd Fridays when only the Beginning Int'l class occurs) Admission cost (at the door): $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
International Folk Dance: Discover heritage and dance roots! Learn ethnic dances from around the world including dances from Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Turkey, Armenia, Scandinavia, France and England. Dancers can try out most dances by following the leader. The dance instructors rotate every few weeks with a wide variety of talented and experienced teachers.
Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Int'l Folk Dance & Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Request Dancing (Int'l) (9:00 pm - 11:30 pm)
Request Dancing: After Int'l & Beg. Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers! Fridays, 9-11:30pm Admission is $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
Dancers can choose dances taught both recently, or any time since the beginning of Tapestry, since they are alphabetically listed in a notebook available to dancers - so what gets requested is a mix of old and new. There are dances from every continent, and the most-requested dances are from eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Greece. We also do Israeli dances, and couple dances from (western) Europe and the Americas - but you don't need to bring a partner.
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| Saturday, March 24, 2012 |
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Contra Dance-Gritpickers String Band With Caller Robin Nelson (7:30 pm - 11:00 pm)
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday Contra Dances
Time: 7:30-11pm
Beginner walk-through lesson 7:30-8pm. Live music from 8-11pm! Admission cost (at the door): $10 general /$8 for members / $7 high school & college students FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
In a contra dance, the dance figures are similar to those of Old-time square dancing except the figures are made up of lines of leaders and followers facing each other. Many of the regular Tapestry contra bands play Old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music on any given Saturday contra may reflect music traditions from New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions.
First Thursday Contra Dances The LGBTQ Community & Friends welcome all to a Gender-Neutral Contra Dance every first Thursday of the month. Time: 7-10:30pm in Tapestry's large dance space Dance basics are taught 7-7:30pm. Live music from 7:30-10:30pm! Admission cost at the door: $10 general /$8 for members / $7 high school & college students FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
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| Sunday, March 25, 2012 | |
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Tapestry Nordic Dance-Elise Peters Teaching & Music By Char Bostrum & Friends (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Nordic Dance, Scandinavian - 2nd & 4th Sundays 2nd Sundays, basic dance lesson
4th Sundays, intermediate/advanced dance lesson
6-9pm in Tapestry's large dance space 6-6:45pm dance lesson, w/ Elise Peters & music by Char Bostrum 6:45-9pm Nordic social dance, w/ music by Char Bostrum & Friends
Admission cost (at the door): $10 general/ $8 members/ $7 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
Nordic Dances range from polkas to waltzes, pols to snoa. Beginners are welcome and no dance partner is necessary. The 30 minute Nordic dance lesson leads the way and is followed by an open dance from 6:30-9pm. The dance instructors rotate every month who teach a wide variety of dances from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark & Iceland.
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English Country Dance (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
English Country Dance: Every Sunday! Time: 6-9pm First Sundays with live music, 7-9pm all other Sundays Cost: $5 with recorded music, $7 with live music Beginners are welcome and no partner is necessary. English Country Dances are co-sponsored by Woven Ring English Country Dance. Dances are taught by Mary Kay Schladwiler and/or George Ehrenberg
The first Sunday of the month includes a live music ensemble and a longer dance (a total of 3 hrs instead of 2 hrs), and a higher admission fee. Time: 6-9pm Cost: $7
English Country dances are elegant social dances from the 17th and 18th centuries, danced to Baroque and Early Music.
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| Monday, March 26, 2012 | |
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| Tuesday, March 27, 2012 | |
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| Wednesday, March 28, 2012 | |
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| Thursday, March 29, 2012 |
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FUNdamentals Of Dance: Salsa (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
FUNdamentals of Dance Classes Thursdays 7-8:30pm, in Tapestry's small dance space Admission cost (at door): $8 general/ $7members/$6 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
NEW FUNdamentals of Dance Classes
Tapestry is putting the "fun" in its new FUNdamentals classes which feature a different style of dance each month. These lessons are perfect for beginners and also help address fundamentals for experienced dancers.
• All ages and skill levels are welcome• No partner necessary• The sessions will build sequentially for each series, but you are alsowelcome to "drop in" for any individual class• Live music is provided for classes in September & October• Pay for all sessions at first class and receive a free pass to any dance
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| Friday, March 30, 2012 | |
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Beginning Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Beginning Int'l Folk DanceFridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's small dance spaceAdmission cost (at the door): $8 general/ $6 members/ $5 students FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult) Ed, Theresa and Fer will teach you the building blocks of dances from around the world. Whether you've never danced before or you want to brush up on the basics, this is the class for you. Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Int'l Folk Dance (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Fridays, 7:30-9pm in Tapestry's large dance space (except on 3rd Fridays when only the Beginning Int'l class occurs) Admission cost (at the door): $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
International Folk Dance: Discover heritage and dance roots! Learn ethnic dances from around the world including dances from Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Turkey, Armenia, Scandinavia, France and England. Dancers can try out most dances by following the leader. The dance instructors rotate every few weeks with a wide variety of talented and experienced teachers.
Request Dancing (Fridays, 9-11:30pm): After Int'l Folk Dance & Beginning Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers!
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Request Dancing (Int'l) (9:00 pm - 11:30 pm)
Request Dancing: After Int'l & Beg. Int'l Folk Dance sessions, join us at 9pm for Request Dancing at no extra cost and practice your new skills along side other dancers! Fridays, 9-11:30pm Admission is $8 / $6 members/ $5 students (w/ student ID) FREE admission to kids ages 13 & under (must be supervised by an adult)
Dancers can choose dances taught both recently, or any time since the beginning of Tapestry, since they are alphabetically listed in a notebook available to dancers - so what gets requested is a mix of old and new. There are dances from every continent, and the most-requested dances are from eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Greece. We also do Israeli dances, and couple dances from (western) Europe and the Americas - but you don't need to bring a partner.
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| Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
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Contra Dance-Anytime English Players With Caller Tom Van Deusen (7:30 pm - 11:00 pm)
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday Contra Dances
Time: 7:30-11pm
Beginner walk-through lesson 7:30-8pm. Live music from 8-11pm! Admission cost (at the door): $10 general /$8 for members / $7 high school & college students FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
In a contra dance, the dance figures are similar to those of Old-time square dancing except the figures are made up of lines of leaders and followers facing each other. Many of the regular Tapestry contra bands play Old-time music (similar to bluegrass), but the music on any given Saturday contra may reflect music traditions from New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and modern compositions.
First Thursday Contra Dances The LGBTQ Community & Friends welcome all to a Gender-Neutral Contra Dance every first Thursday of the month. Time: 7-10:30pm in Tapestry's large dance space Dance basics are taught 7-7:30pm. Live music from 7:30-10:30pm! Admission cost at the door: $10 general /$8 for members / $7 high school & college students FREE admission to kids ages 13 and under (must be supervised by an adult)
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