Palouse Folklore Society
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30th Anniversary dance
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June 24th -Saturdays: SLOW JAMS (Second and
fourth Saturdays) from 1-3 PM. 314 East Second St. attic (up the long driveway
and up the back stairs.) For any interested folk musicians. All experience
levels welcome, including raw beginners. We may go over a piece more than once.
Bring music or chords if you have them and share a little of what you are
working on. There will not be an audience. We just go round in a circle picking
a favorite tune, and others try to join in. Perfection not even considered!
Come join us.
NOTE: On June 10th, the slow jam group will
be playing for the Family Dance at the Blaine Schoolhouse at 5 pm. Feel free to
join us there to play some tunes to accompany the dancing. So, unfortunately,
we won't be meeting in the attic that day. For directions, look for the map at
the Palouse Folklore Society website, palousefolk.org or call 882-0273 for more
information.
June 10th: Saturday: FAMILY DANCE with music by some groovy musicians and
calling by Tim Daulton, at the Old Blaine Schoolhouse (Corner of Eid and Blaine
Roads). Dancing at 5, followed by a potluck dinner at 6:30.
Whilst we're dancing at the schoolhouse this
summer, we thought that we would again plan to do some dances designed for parents
and their children before the our regular contra dances. During the months of
June, July and August, we'll gather in the schoolhouse around 5 o'clock to try
simple folk dances involving your circle of relatives. Easy circle, line,
contra and folk dances will be taught by Tim Daulton and others. There will be
live music by some cool folks. All ages are welcome from babies to
grandparents! We encourage kids learning with adults. No experience is
necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The only rules are to have a
good time and bring your smile. Its FREE, family fun: "More fun than
Disneyland, Daddy!" according to one 6 year old dancer recently!
Following the family dance we'll have a
potluck picnic at 6:30 pm.
Folks attending the family dance are welcome
to stick around for the contra dance that evening after the potluck, starting
at 7:30pm.
For directions, look for the map at the
Palouse Folklore Society website, palousefolk.org or call 882-0273 for more
information.
June 10th: Saturday: OLD-TIME CONTRA DANCE
with music by Under the Wire and calling by Nora Scott, at the Old Blaine
Schoolhouse (Corner of Eid and Blaine Roads). Potluck dinner 6:30, dancing at
7:30 PM. NOTE that this is a second Saturday!
Last month's dance at the schoolhouse, our
first of the summer season, was incredible. There was an amazing turn out of
people to compliment the amazing band and caller. And we'll do it again this
month, to the music of Under the Wire and the calling of Nora Scott. This awesome
band is made up of John McInturff on fiddle, a long time staple of contra dance
bands in this area. You've heard is masterful fiddle playing with the Hired
Hands band and more recently with Coyote Hill; amazing multi-instrumentalist,
Gretta Hodapp, will be playing banjo, concertina and perhaps some whistle this
time around; David Christian from Captain Ludd's Rant and Barefoot Saturday
will provide the rhythm guitar. And, of course, Nora is a wonderful caller, and
one the most experienced in the area. Awesome contra dancing with lots of
lovely people! We'll see you there!
In keeping with the times, masks and vaccines
are recommended but not required. If you are sick, or have been recently, or
have potentially vulnerable folks at home, we would urge you to avoid coming to
the dance. As we trust you know, it is quite possible Covid can be at any close
public event such as this one.
You can find a map to the schoolhouse at our
website, palousefolk.org, or in one of our newsletters in the bin on the Moscow
Coop bulletin board.
Beginner? No problem- Arrive at 7:30 and
there are free lessons.
No Partner? No worry. There are lots of dancers - many would like to dance with
you. All dances are taught. Singles, families & beginners are always
welcome. Children are always FREE
Free dance lessons at 7:30, 8-10:30 Dance. Admission: $6 for members, $8 for
non-members and new dancers get in for $5
Extended Calendar:
June 10: Contra Dance with music by Under the
Wire and calling by Nora Scott, Blaine Schoolhouse, potluck 6:30, dance at 7:30
PM. NOTE this is a second saturday!
July 15: Contra Dance with music by Arvid
Lundin and Deep Roots and calling by our groovy local callers, Blaine
Schoolhouse, potluck 6:30, dance at 7:30 PM.
Aug 19: Pie Extravaganza Contra Dance with
music by Loose Palouse and calling by Joseph Erhard-Hudson, Blaine Schoolhouse,
potluck 6:30, dance at 7:30 PM.
Sept 16: Contra Dance with music Crooked Kilt
and calling by Nora Scott, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.
Oct 14: Contra Dance with music by another
new local band and calling by Nancy Staub, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM. NOTE
this is a second saturday
Oct 28: Halloween Contra Dance with music by
the Acrasians and calling by Pat Blatter, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM. NOTE
this is a fourth saturday
Nov 18: Contra Dance with music by a groovy
band and calling by somebody cool, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.
Dec 16: Contra Dance with music by a groovy
band and calling by somebody cool, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.