Saturday, April 17th, 2010, 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 features an eclectic mix of wonderful dances set to great music. Your registration includes an afternoon workshop focussing on form and style, followed by an evening of elegant dancing to beautiful live music.
Our dancing master this year is Bruce Hamilton. Known for his warm and friendly teaching style, Bruce has taught all over the US, as well as in Canada, Japan, and England. He is currently President of the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS). For music this year, we are thrilled to welcome The Tricky Brits: Anita Anderson, Dave Bartley, Betsy Cooper, & Karen Iglitzin, all excellent and renowned musicians.
No partner necessary.
Festive attire is encouraged.
Please come fragrance-free.
Refreshments will be provided.
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 17th, 2010)
Registration: Registration Form Cost is $50, with opportunities for scholarships. We accept payment in both Canadian and U.S. dollars (at par). Men are encouraged to register early. Information packets, including dance descriptions, will be sent to registrants in March. Cancellations received after April 5th will be assessed a $15 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.