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Join us for an afternoon of picnicking, dancing, and fun with friends old and new at our Colonial “Chestnuts” Picnic & Lawn Dance ~ Sunday, November 1st!
WHAT IS A CHESTNUT DANCE?
Some traditional dances have endured so long they became known as Chestnuts—a term meaning something well-loved, familiar, and passed down through generations. Like a favorite tune or story, these dances are instantly recognized the moment the music begins and have been for hundreds of years, yet we seldom take the time to dance them.
Join us at this casual outdoor gathering, to celebrate this living tradition: beautiful dances that have traveled centuries and crossed oceans to continue bringing people together today.
with CALLER: JEREMY KORR
and MUSICIANS: JEFFREY SPERO & REX BLAZER
Pack a picnic basket, bring your favorite people, and get ready for a comfortable, easy, and fun afternoon filled with wonderful music and timeless dances!
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REGISTRATION & TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
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SPECIAL LOCATION:
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
REGISTERED GUESTS will get free admission into the Arboretum. Show your HTDS ticket at the public entrance (from your phone or a printed ticket)
PICNICS ONLY ALLOWED FOR HTDS TICKET-HOLDERS!
>>> Advanced ticket sales only. No tickets may be sold at the gate.
INCLUDED WIT YOUR TICKET:
• ENTRANCE into the Arboretum ~ arrive as early as 11am to set up and enjoy your picnic!
• Entry with your picnic items (a small personal wagon is allowed to carry your things)
• An afternoon of frolicking on the lawn area in front of the Queen Anne Cottage
• Dancing from noon till 4pm (approximately.)
• Water, Iced Tea & Lemonade will be available to ticket-holders
• Enjoy the grounds all day ~ The Arboretum is open 9am-5pm.
Bring your picnic to the designated area on the lawn in front of the Queen Anne Cottage
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BEGINNERS WELCOME!
NO PARTNER NEEDED!
COSTUMES ARE NOT REQUIRED!
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THE PICNIC (DETAILS):
* PICNICKING is allowed for ticketed event patrons ONLY on the lawn in front of the Queen Anne's Cottage.
* Come as early as 11am to set up your picnic. Dancing will start around noon.
* No alcohol permitted in any public park.
* Seating is on the ground unless you bring your own folding chair. Please bring a picnic blanket to sit on.
* Bring only what you can carry as there are NO TRAMS or golf carts available, though small personal hand-wagons may be used to bring in your picnic items.
* HTDS will have water, iced tea, and lemonade available for our ticketed event patrons.
* SOUND & DANCE will be setting up the dance space prior to 11am. We request you do not set up your own picnic until the dancing area is defined or we might require you to move to the sidelines.
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PLEASE NOTE: We are guests of the Los Angeles Arboretum. Please be kind and obey all their rules and requests.
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THE LAWN DANCE (DETAILS):
* English Country Chestnut dances with music performed by Rex Blazer & Jeffrey Spero, with dance caller Jeremy Korr!
* Dancing from noon to 4pm (always subject to slight changes in the moment)
* You do not need dance experience to join these social-style dances. All dancing is taught and called by our trained historical dance teachers.
* Please wear sensible low-heel/flat shoes as DANCING IS ON GRASS.
* Costumes are part of the atmosphere & fun, but are NOT required to participate. All are welcome.
PARKING is in the MAIN lot and entrance is through the front gate for this event. A FAQ will be sent out on Saturday with all details to registered attendees.
THIS IS A LAWN DANCE. Please where comfortable shoes for dancing on a grassy lawn.
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Event venue
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Queen Anne Cottage, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, United States
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