Contra dance is back!

Our first contra of the year is less than a week away -

Friday, October 2nd
8:00-11:00
Beckham Hall

We have two fabulous musicians coming from Western Mass to play for us: Karen Axelrod on piano and Mary Lea on fiddle. Quality. Please join us and bring friends. It's easy and fun and everyone is welcome.

We'll also be having dances on November 13th and December 11th - mark your calendars!

We need some help to put on a big event like this, set-up, clean-up, snacks, dinner, sound... If you're interested in getting involved please email etroll@wesleyan.edu. Volunteers are always treated to a free homecooked dinner beforehand (plus it's fun).

Balfa Toujours comes to Wesleyan!

We're starting the year off with a BANG

Our first event: dance party with Balfa Toujours!
Friday September 18th 10:30 Beckham Hall

Preceded by a concert at Crowell Concert Hall, 8:00. Get your tickets at wesleyan.edu/cfa/boxoffice.

Preceded by a dance workshop at 4:30, pick up a little two-step and waltz. Not at all a pre-requisite for the dance, just some extra info for the curious.

Thanks to the CFA for sponsoring an entire night of wonderful Cajun music!
If you're curious about Balfa Toujours, check out their website balfatoujours.com, or this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU2Rn0anz48&feature=related

Hope to see you there! As always, feel free to email etroll@wesleyan.edu with questions or suggestions.

PS Save these dates for upcoming contra dances: October 2nd, November 13th, December 11th.

Final Contra Dance

Our last contra of the year will be Tuesday, May 6th, Beckham Hall, 8-11 - don't miss it! Email etroll@wesleyan.edu for directions.

Stay tuned - we'll be back in the fall...

Megaband returns!

The Wesleyan Megaband will be playing the second half of our Final Contra Dance (next Tuesday, May 5th). All musicians welcome!

We will rehearse/jam for one hour Monday night (time TBA), so if you're interested in playing, please email etroll@wesleyan.edu with the times you would be free and the instrument you play.

I hope you'll join us!

The Hip Bones

The Hip Bones (you may remember them from a fabulous dance at Wesleyan last year) will be playing Ralph Sweet's SHINDIG AT THE BARN this Sunday. Definitely check it out! More info and directions at www.powdermillbarn.com.

April 10th - (Not Just A) CONTRA DANCE

Hey everyone!

This time get ready for an evening of contra, squares, swing, schottische, and waltzing! Music provided by yours truly, Emily and Josh.

8-11 in Beckham Hall as usual

Bring friends, especially beginners, and get ready to dance your socks off! You do not need to know anything except how to have a good time.

Email etroll@wesleyan.edu with any questions.

March 27th - Special feature!

In the spirit of West Indian week, we'll be having a West Indian quadrille demonstration and teaching by Wesleyan students of WISA (West Indian Student Association).

Way cool! Come early so you don't miss it.