Saturday April 12th, 2008, Vancouver, British Columbia
English country dance thrived for over 200 years from late Elizabethan times into the 19th century. Familiar to readers of Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens, and especially Jane Austen, this wonderful dance tradition hasn't remained static but continues to evolve and expand. This year our programme will feature dances by Gary Roodman. Join us for an afternoon workshop focussing on the ball dances, followed by an evening of elegant dancing to beautiful live music.
Our caller is Nan Evans of Portland Oregon. Nan is known for clear teaching, a warm and welcoming style, and a love of dances that flow — whether highly spirited or beautifully graceful. Nan's husband, Fred Nussbaum, Portland's premier dance cellist, will be joining our finest musicians from Vancouver and Victoria.
No partner necessary.
Festive attire encouraged.
Come fragrance-free.
Refreshments provided at the ball.
Venue: The workshop and ball will be held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver, at 73rd Avenue, between Granville Street and Oak Street, ten minutes from Vancouver International Airport and downtown Vancouver. (maps by: google, yahoo, mapquest)
Schedule: (Saturday, April 12th, 2008)
Registration: Registration Form We accept payment in both U.S. and Canadian dollars. Men are encouraged to register early. Information packets, including dance descriptions, will be sent to registrants in March. Cancellations received after March 15 will be assessed a $5 handling fee.
If you are new to English country dance, we recommend that you attend some regular dances before the ball event. For dates and locations, visit the Vancouver ECD website.
Accommodation: If you're from out of town, we'd be happy to arrange for you to stay with an in-town dancer. Just fill out the appropriate fields on the registration form. If you'd like to stay at a hotel, we recommend the Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel, just a couple blocks from the hall.
Program: Dances will be chosen from the following:
Allied events: Spend the whole weekend with us! There will be a pre-ball dance on Friday night, open to the public by separate admission. On Sunday we will gather for brunch and socializing. Details will be in your acceptance package.
Information: For more information, call June Harman at 604-926-0875.
Back to Vancouver ECD website.