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On Sunday, December 6, English Country Dance in Sacramento features its Annual Holiday Tea. The regular dance will be extended by an hour to allow for a mid-dance break featuring teas and wonderful yummies, along with special entertainments. Costumes and/or fancy dress appreciated but not required. Bring your favorite sweet or savory to share. There will be the usual Introductory lesson for newcomers starting promptly at 1:30. The Annual Holiday Tea will be held at the Masonic Temple, 235 Vernon St. in Roseville, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
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Caller: Lise Dyckman
Music: Quite Carried Away
Sound: Sue Jones and David Wright
Date: Sunday, December 6 (First Sunday)
Time: 1:30 pm lesson 2:00-6:00 pm dance - Extended!
Location: Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St., Roseville, CA
Cost: $15 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $30 maximum for families (cash or check)
Lise M. Dyckman has been teaching and calling English Country Dance (and Contra Dance) for decades, in Philadelphia, New York City, California’s Bay Area region and beyond, and is known for her clear and concise calling, musicality, humor, interest in dance history and attention to welcoming community.
Six musicians and friends under the direction of David Wright and Sue Jones. Just give them English Country Dance music to play, and they’re Quite Carried Away!
The members of QCA are: Martin Lodahl (viola da gamba), Susan Jones (English concertina), Jane Kostka (whistle), David Wright (violin and mandolin), Arlene Jamar (piano), and friends.
Quite Carried Away is the home band for the English Country Dances.
As usual, beginners are welcome. If you are bringing, or know of any, first-timers, please urge them to come at 1:30 for the introductory workshop that precedes the dance. No partners are needed, so come by yourself or with friends or with family. The Masonic Lodge is fully handicapped-accessible, using the elevator just inside the front door.
Hydration is important while dancing. Dancers are encouraged to bring their own water bottles.
Please bring snacks to share with the community. Dancers may eat in the area near the food table or outside. Please don’t spill food or water on the dance floor.
For more information, and lost and found, email [email protected]. Our schedule of future dances is always available at https://sactocds.wordpress.com/calendar/. You may join our email list on groups.io at https://groups.io/g/SactoCDS/. Please enter your name when joining.
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Roseville Masonic Lodge, 235 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678-2632, United States
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