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Swing your partner and promenade down to CTK Downtown (formerly Sons of Norway Hall) for a community square dance and potluck!Don't know how to do-si-do or allemande left? No problem! No experience or partner necessary. All dances will be taught by caller Devin Champlin, and a live band Sparklebrite Dance Band—featuring Seattle fiddler extraordinaire Kate Lichtenstein—will be providing old-time music for your dancing pleasure.
~What should I bring?~
A dish to share. If you can, bring a label with ingredients for people with dietary restrictions. No time to cook something? No problem! Come enjoy a delicious potluck meal anyhow 🙂
~What time is all this happening?~
6–7 p.m. Eat and talk and make friends!
7–9:30 p.m. Dance and laugh and cry tears of joy!
9:30–10 p.m. Help clean up if you can!
~Can I bring alcohol?~
No, but non-alcoholic beverages are welcome.
~Does it cost money?~
A $12–15 donation would be much appreciated. $8 for students. All money goes to paying the band and callers and supporting more community square dances.
This dance is the third in a spring square dance series I'm organizing in collaboration with the Bellingham Country Dance Society. Every third Saturday through May. For more dates, visit https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/calendar/.
~About the band~
Sparklebrite Dance Band is a never-before-heard PNW old-time quartet featuring Kate Lichtenstein on fiddle, Matt Sircely on bass, Stuart Illson on banjo, and Andy Rick on guitar.
~About the caller~
Devin Champlin is a Bellingham-based musician and artist who makes up songs for singing with his band, likes to play old fiddle music on a variety of instruments, and can occasionally be found calling at square dances. He first learned to call by playing in the band at many-a-dance and eventually absorbed enough of the moves and patter to be able to call a few dances on his own. He likes to keep things light and fun while still honoring tradition and the legacy of his mentors.
Can't wait to dance with all of you!
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CTK Downtown, 1419 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4504, United States
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