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Wednesday, February 23, 2005
02/23/05 - HATDS Off to Larry & Gathering of the Celts
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The HATDS OFF TO LARRY
dance is in Houston this weekend
Come and visit with Larry Jennings
Gathering of the Celts Feb 27 INFO BELOW
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In This issue:
Our Schedule:
HATDS OFF INFO
HATDS INFO:
Other Events:
WHEN IN DOUBT SWING INFO:
Contra Dan’s info:
Oxford Hall info:
Dance Groups and Things To Do:
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Our Schedule
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Sat.Feb 26 – HATDS OFF to Larry Jennings
Special Double Dance
To honor and visit with Larry Jennings
With his son Mark Jennings calling
Music by: Last Gaspé
The dance will start at 2:00 with a
Potluck at 5:00
The second session starts at 7:00pm
This event has become a mini-weekend with a
Fri.Feb 25 Last Gaspé Concert
at Oxford Hall
8:00 PM
and a
Sun.Feb 27 NOON DANCE
at Oxford Hall
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Mar 26:
Calling by: Dorcas Hand
Music by :The Spring Breakers
May 14:
Music by: Happenstance: Mimi Rogers and Allison Hicks from Dallas
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“HATDS” OFF TO LARRY
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Saturday, Febuary 26, 2005
Honoring Larry Jennings – A Contra Dance Legacy and Treasure
Calling: Mark Jennings
Music: Last Gaspé
This is a Double Contra Dance
2p to 5p Afternoon Dance
5:15p to 7:15p Pot Luck Dinner
(Please bring a donation of food, we will have a
“Pizza Run” if people make $ donations)
7:30p to 11p Evening Dance
Central Presbyterian Church
3788 RICHMOND
Wear your favorite Dance Hat!
Admission for “HATDS” OFF TO LARRY
$15 both sessions OR $10 for one session
Larry Jennings
has written two books on contra dance, Zesty Contras and
Give and Take. His work has influenced the growth of contra
dancing and contra dance calling all over the U.S. He has been
involved with contra dance for nearly half a century.
Mark Jennings
is Larry’s son, and has been surrounded by traditional
dancing and music his whole life. Mark is proudly honoring his
father by calling this special tribute to Larry.
As a player of the clarinet, Mark has performed throughout the U.S. and
internationally.
Last Gaspé
are based in Madison, WI. Blending traditional forms with
contemporary innovations Last Gaspé creates an infectious,
sparkling sound. A New England style contra dance band they
combine Canadian, Irish and American fiddle music that swings!
Sound familiar? Last Gaspé played for Bayou Bedlam in 2001.
More details on the Jennings family’s involvement in Contra
Dance can be found at www.hatds.org
~ Additional Events ~
Friday Night: Concert with Last Gaspé at Oxford Hall
8:00 PM-
The Concert is $10
Sunday Noon Dance at Oxford Hall (Head/Bohlae)
12:00-2:00PM
$5.00
We are offering hospitality, email to board@hatds.org
Lots more info at:
http://www.hatds.org/html_pages_special_events/jennings.html
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HATDS DANCES AT:
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3788 RICHMOND
Just east of Wesylan. (enter on Timmons) (near the old Compac Center)
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Houston Contra Dances are
at : 8:00p and end at : 11:00 p
$6 members; $8 non-members
$4 students over 16 w/ID $3 student members
and dancers 12-16 Free under 12
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Live Music-Always!
No Partners or Experience Necessary
Every Dance is Taught and Called
Always open to the Public
THE FIRST DANCE IS A TEACHING SESSION
Contra dancing is a type of American folk dancing with roots in English
traditions. It is done in lines of couples, women facing, or contra,
men.
A caller directs the dance; teaching each dance as it starts.
No extra lessons are required.
Contra dance is easy, free, and flirtatious.
Contra dance is moving, active, aerobic exercise,
so wear comfortable clothing like tee shirts, shorts,
skirts, and tennis or dance shoes.
If you can walk and follow directions, you can contra.
(a nice link to another description)
http://web.lemoyne.edu/~millermj/contra/what_is_contra.html
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Need to talk to us?
Houston Area Traditional Dance Society
For more Information Call (713) 921-7387 or (281) 286-3126
e-mail: Roysiii@airmail.net
website at http://www.HATDS.org
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Other dances and events you might want to know about
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http://www.hatds.org/other_orgs.shtml
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When in Doubt, Swing in Dallas, April 1-3
The caller is Jim X. Borzym
The band is the Avant Gardeners
Subject:
WIDS Registration Form
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:49:27 -0800 (PST)
From: jimbodance <jimbodance@yahoo.com>
To: jimbodance@yahoo.com
Greetings fellow dancers!
It is that time again. Remember the fun you had
last year. Then go to the following site to print the
pdf registration form:
http://www.geocities.com/nttds/wids2005/flier05w.pdf
If you are not from the DFW area then take some
extra copies of the registration form to your dance
series.
Hope you can make it this year.
Jimmy Boyer
North Texas Traditional Dance Society
Contact: nttds@yahoo.com
Website: http://geocities.com/nttds/
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FIRST THURSDAY NIGHT CONTRA DANCE
The First Thursday Night Contra Dance
is canceled until further notice.
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CONTRA DAN'S PICK-UP BAND
Musicians are always welcome to Contra Dan's practices
Weekly on Thursday nights
GME http://www.empresario.com/cgi-bin/pdf/tunes
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OXFORD HALL ANNOUNCEMENTS
1135 Oxford in the Heights
Wednesday Night Open Mike
Every Wednesday
7:30 or 8:00 until about 10:00.
various goodies will be available for purchase.
Come and enjoy an evening of music, poetry and who knows what all
provided by local talent
Please note that all events in Oxford Hall are smoke free.
UPCOMING Oxford Hall EVENTS
Concert Event:
Friday, February 25, 8:00pm
Last Gaspe
from Wisconsin,
website http://my.execpc.com/~lastgasp/index.html
Sunday, April 3, 2005, 8:00 pm,
Beverly Smith, Carl Jones and Rafe Stefanini
Old Time Music at it's best.
Friday, April 15, 2005, 8:00pm
Butterfly Sky
check out their web site at
http://www.butterflysky.com/epk/
Questions? call Mike @ 713.861.4185
michead@sbcglobal.net
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Dance Groups and Things To Do
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Barn Dance with Carol Teal, no experience necessary.
3rd Sunday of the Month: 7:00-9:30 PM.
Info 281-450-3027, 713-861-2462
hugs@hal-pc.org
Michele, Jan & Sarah
Houston International Folk Dance
Contact Joan Furstenberg at
jfurstenberg@juno.com
Austin FIRST FRIDAY CONTRADANCE
February 4 at Capenter’s Hall
Music by: Home Grown Contra Band
Calling by: Dale Rempert
Contact Nana Lopez at sealantsby5@aol.com
or 970-4919 for more information.
AUSTIN 3RD SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE
Feb. 26. We're dancing on the 4th Saturday this month
Linda Mrosko calling
with music by Chris, Gary,Joel, and Rowena
Info@austincontradance.org
http://www.austincontradance.org
Rich Goss 512-917-8711 or Chuck Roth 512-453-8936
Austin: WEDNESDAY DANCE (Austin Barn Dancers)
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Open band.
Callers Contact Dale Rempert,
drempert@ix.netcom.com , 453-4225
Website: http://blake.prohosting.com/austinbd/
Contact: Dale Rempert drempert@ix.netcom.com
Austin Second Friday English Country Dancing
February 11, from 8:00 - 11
Dave Macemon and Cynthia Stenger calling
with the Austin English Country Dance Band
For information contact
Barbara Coeyman 512-453-2026,
503-806-7593 (cell),
barbrevbarb@aol.com
Austin International Folk Dancing
Feb. 19. AFTM Midwinter Festival
noon to midnight at Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd.
Info and schedule: www.main.org/aftm/aftmhome.htm .
Dale will be calling contra dances on stage 1 to 1:50 p.m.
with music by Chris Peterson and others.
Please be ready to contra dance at 1 p.m. and show the audience how
much fun contra dancing is.
February 26, Fat Chinese Presidential Valentine’s Party
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day,
and Mardi Gras, AIFD is going to host a Fat Chinese Presidential
Valentine’s Party
starting at 7:30.
· Please plan to come early to help Lonie decorate or stay
afterwards to help clean up.
· Please bring appropriately themed snacks to share.
· There will be beginning teaching at 7:30, but no intermediate
teaching.
http://www.yastreb.com/tifd/aifd.html
San Antonio Contra Dancers:
Dances on 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Website: http://www.sacontradancers.org
Contact: Brooke Peters sacontradancers@earthlink.net
Dallas Contra:
Dances on 1st, 3rd (& 5th) Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m
Contact: nttds@yahoo.com
Website: http://geocities.com/nttds/
When in Doubt, Swing in Dallas, April 1-3
(please note this correction)
The caller is Jim X. Borzym
The band is the Avant Gardeners
Bryan/College Station Contra Dance
Dances held 2nd Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m
Feb. 12.
Chuck Roth calling
with the Kaubells
Website http://sbigraf.tamu.edu/bcscontra
contact: stan@sbigraf.tamu.edu
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A Texas Calendar of events:
http://blake.prohosting.com/austinbd/contratx
Texas International Folk Dance:
http://www.tifd.org/
Wednesdays
Scottish Dancing:
Scottish Country Dancing and More
led by Dianna Shipman diannashipman@att.net
Location: Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th St. (Heights), Houston, Texas
see website for map and more info at:
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
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GATHERING OF THE CELTS,
SUNDAY, FEB. 27,
2-6 PM +
Wonderful line up of entertainment,
a variety of Celtic organizations and vendors!
Recent addition: Murder by the Book (vendor - including Celtic
mysteries)
Check it out at: http://ceilidhmusic.home.att.net/CelticConcert.htm
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CALENDAR PAGE CALENDAR PAGE
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/Calendar.htm
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NEWCOMERS WELCOME - NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - NO PARTNERS NEEDED
and if you have room:
Tuesdays:
Celtic Chorus of Houston - singalongs and singing in harmony
Knights of Columbus south of downtown
for map and more details see website at
http://home.att.net/~ceilidhmusic/chorus/CelticChorus.html
for more info contact:
Dianna Shipman (email diannashipman@att.net phone: 713 522 1212)
Vice President, Celtic Chorus of Houston
These people are a class act.
SUNDAY: SCA dancing, Morris dancing and the Irish Session
players.
MONDAY: International Folk Dance for beginners.
TUESDAY: Celtic Chorus; RSCDS Socials
Celtic Concerts at Knights of Columbus - 2005
website: http://home.att.net/~ceilidhmusic/CelticConcert.htm
WEDNESDAY: We dance on Wednesdays in the Heights
and always welcome new dancers and musicians
TRAD TUNES - downloadable Celtic music
http://www.Tradtunes.com
Trad Tunes offers an iTunes like service of downloadable Celtic music
from
its catalog of 10,000 songs
Irish American Heritage Association (IAHA),
http://users3.ev1.net/~triolamj/default.htm
SSQQ Newsletter
http://www.ssqq.com/ssqq/newsletter.htm
Victorian Dance:
http://www.texasvictorianlady.com/vlevents.html
Story Telling In Houston
713-480-6303
email myth@thegloaming.net
www.thegloaming.net/golden.html.
Austin Scottish Country Dancing
http://www.AustinSCD.org/
Austin Clickety Cloggers
http://www.clicketycloggers.com/
Budweiser Zydeco Jamm Festival
Crosby Fairgrounds, Crosby, TX
Sat, Mar 19, 2005 01:00 PM
US $17.00
Anything you want me to find out for YOU??? Just ask.
http://www.hatds.org/
See Ya Dancing
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