Columbus Weekend Dance Extravaganza in Baltimore

Saturday, October 8, 2011
1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Live music for 7+ hours!

  • Waltz, couple dancing and contra dance
  • Food and fellowship

Caller: Scott Higgs
With music by: Taylor Among the Devils
  Marty Taylor (whistles, recorders & concertina)
  Elke Baker (fiddle)
  Jonathan Jensen(piano & ocarina)

Schedule:
  1:00 - 2:15 Waltz workshop led by Steve Gester and Peggy Leiby
  2:30 - 3:45 Couple dancing
  4:00 - 6:00 Advanced contra dance
  6:15 - 7:15 Pot luck supper
  7:30 - 8:00 New Dancer Orientation & Style Points for the Seasoned Dancers
  8:00 - 11:00 Evening contra dance

Advanced Waltz Workshop: teachers Steve Gester (from Catonsville) and Peggy Leiby (from Mostly Waltz in Philadelphia) will help you expand your repertoire of moves and develop partnering skills.

Admission:
$20 BFMS members and affiliates, $24 non-members
Under 21 and full-time students with ID:
$10 members, $14 non-members.
Reduced admission available for attendance at portions of event.

Beginners, singles, couples, and families are welcome. No experience necessary; you don't need to bring a partner.

For out of towners, housing with local dancers may be arranged.
Contact Ed Vandenbosche at specialevents at bfms.org or call 443-846-4748

Please download our Columbus Weekend Dance Flier for more information.

Locaton: St Mark's on the Hill Episcopal Church, 1620 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville MD 21209

Directions to St. Marks on the Hill Church

Questions?
E-mail Becca at satdance at bfms.org

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