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SUMMARY:Spring Breakdown\, Columbia MO
DESCRIPTION:2025 Spring Breakdown
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/spring-breakdown-columbia-mo/
LOCATION:Kimball Ballroom\, \, 6 N. College Ave.\, Columbia\, MO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stellar Rocky Mountain Ranch Dance (Stellar Days and Nights) dance weekend
DESCRIPTION:Contra; Couples dancing\, clogging\, international dance\, and more. \nCallers: Seth Tepfer; Wendy Graham \nWorkshop: https://rockymountainranchdance.com/callers/ \nCountercurrent – with Alex Sturbaum & Brian Lindsay \n\nCountercurrent is a powerhouse acoustic folk duo based in Olympia\, Washington\, featuring driving guitar\, lyrical fiddle\, harmony vocals\, and foot percussion. Bringing the deep drive of dance music to every performance\, their arrangements blend both traditional and modern influences with astounding musicianship and fluency. They have achieved nationwide acclaim for their high-energy style\, which draws on deep traditional roots from Ireland and North America while incorporating new influences to create a sound that is at once unique and timeless. A repertoire of songs that includes potent contemporary anthems\, trad ballads\, old-time hollers\, and biting political content leaves no room for boredom. Alex Sturbaum’s driving guitar and gifted songwriting\, Brian Lindsay’s lyrical fiddle and rock-solid foot percussion\, and the duo’s lively interplay\, tight vocal harmonies\, and unstoppable groove make a Countercurrent performance an event unlike any other. Wherever they go\, the question remains the same: “How does that much sound come from just two people?” \nPerforming together since 2009\, they have played at such venues as Club Passim (Cambridge\,MA) The Freight and Salvage (Berkeley\,CA)\, The Flurry Festival (Saratoga Springs\, NY)\, and have frequently been the closing band for The Northwest Folklife Festival (Seattle\, WA). Countercurrent is one of the most in-demand bands for contra dance weekends and camps across the country. Being highly collaborative musicians\, Alex and Brian are part of several other bands (together or separately) including One Dollar Whiskey\, Gallimaufry\, The Iona Fyfe Trio\, The Engine Room\, Dear Crow\, and others. Alex Sturbaum is a songwriting sensation\, gaining notoriety across the continent for their work bringing visibility and queer representation in newly composed trad folk songs. Brian Lindsay is also one of the region’s top sound engineers for acoustic performances and recordings\, and uses his expertise to ensure that every Countercurrent performance is a stellar auditory experience. \nCountercurrent is a truly genre-bending experience\, rooted firmly in the traditional music of the Celtic Isles and America; music that lifts you up and charges fearlessly into the future of folk music. \n  \nJoanna Hyde & Tadhg Ó Meachair  \n\nTadhg Ó Meachair of Dublin\, Ireland\, and Joanna Hyde\, a native of Colorado\, have an eclectic artistic partnership that extends back to 2012\, where they met while studying and teaching at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick. Now married and working together on various projects\, Tadhg (piano\, piano accordion) and Joanna (vocals\, fiddle) first came to know each other as artists rooted in the musical traditions of their respective countries\, and their collaborations comprise a continuous conversation about the interplay between American and Irish artforms. \nTadhg\, an All Ireland piano champion and founder member of traditional group Goitse\, grew up in an Irish speaking family steeped in Irish traditional music. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Ethnomusicology & Folklore. Joanna grew up loving bluegrass\, classical\, jazz\, Appalachian\, Irish and other folk musics\, performing with her brother\, Iain\, as The Hydes. Along the way\, she gathered numerous musical awards\, including the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Graduate Arts Award\, which first brought her to study music in Ireland some 12 years ago. \nTadhg and Joanna released their debut duet album in 2017\, and have spent the last several years touring Europe and North America together – Germany\, Switzerland\, France\, England\, the US\, Canada\, Iceland – in addition to performing and teaching throughout Ireland and the US. Their current projects include One for the Foxes\, a transatlantic folk trio with Dave Curley\, and with whom they were awarded “Album of the Year” by the 2021 ACLSR Music Awards* for their current release\, “Take a Look Around”. Likewise\, having recently lived in West Cork\, Ireland\, they were commissioned to produce the audio documentary series On the Wireless in association with Creative Ireland on the subject of creativity in older age\, looking at several arts programmes supported by Cork County Council. \nSince moving to Bloomington\, Indiana while Tadhg pursues his PhD\, Tadhg and Joanna have been introduced to the vibrant local contra dance scene\, often playing for their local weekly dances with Eric Schedler of Supertrad. They have also played and taught at other contra dance events across the country including Cumberland Dance Week and Whitewater Whirl.\n(*American Celtic Listener Supported Radio Music Awards) \nHarken! – with Connie Michael & Harmony Tucker  \n\nConnie Michael studied classical piano at Interlochen Arts Academy and graduated from Lawrence University with a degree in music education. She moved to Albuquerque\, NM in 1980 and discovered the magic of contra dancing. She began playing in the group Chili Tones and played English dances in the area\, as well as contra dances. In 1999\, living in Grand Junction\, CO\, she and friend Ron Young started the traditional dance series which is still going strong. Their band\, Fifth Reel\, plays contra\, English and International folk dances and has had the honor of providing music at Stellar Days and Nights as well as FolkMads dance camp in Socorro. \nHarmony Tucker plays fiddle with the bands “Fifth Reel”\, “Harken!” and “Questionable Decisions” and is very excited to be playing Stellar 2025!
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/stellar-rocky-mountain-ranch-dance-stellar-days-and-nights-dance-weekend/
LOCATION:MO
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
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SUMMARY:Winter Dance Week
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Janet Shepherd\, Seth Tepfer\, Annie Fain Barralon\, Dan Seppeler Bands: Serendipity (Barbara Seppeler\, Laurie Giroux-Gillman & Boel Gidholm)\, Chicken Feathers (WB Reid\, Bonnie Zahnow\, & Laurie Andres and Brasstown Balfolk Band (Géraud Barralon\, Rachel Bell & Charlie Beck) \n\nRing in the New Year at the Folk School! This popular\, year-end\, traditional dance and music celebration will primarily feature contra\, English country\, and Balfolk dancing – all to magical live music. The week also includes a music workshop track\, group singing\, jam sessions\, crafting opportunities\, and more. Winter Dance Week offers a unique combination of top-notch callers\, instructors\, and musicians – along with beautiful surroundings\, delicious food\, comfortable accommodations\, and a friendly atmosphere. A Gala New Year’s Eve Party and New Year’s Day breakfast complete the week. \nSKILL LEVEL: Participants should have previous group dancing experience (such as our November 17-19\, 2023 “Traditional Group Dancing” weekend class). \nLimited work exchange scholarships are available. Email scholarships@folkschool.org to request a scholarship application. \nOn New Year’s Eve\, Winter Dance Week students will be able to ring in the New Year with a lively dance and midnight balloon drop. The Brasstown Brigade will fire in the New Year at 12:15 a.m. with their black-powder muskets in the loop outside Keith House.
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/winter-dance-week/
LOCATION:John C Campbell Folk School\, One Folk School Rd\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
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SUMMARY:Huntsville Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers 6:30 (if you have been dancing contra less than 2 years\, please try to be here) Dance 7- 10 ish    Water with lid and soft soled shoes Park on the Airport road side\, by the gym   Cost (cash/check only) $15 for non-members $10 for members.
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/huntsville-contra-dance/
LOCATION:Faith Presbyterian Church\, 5003 Whitesburg Dr\, Huntsville\, GA\, 35802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sautee Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Band: Evil Twins: Lauri Fisher\, piano; Cailen Campbell\, fiddle \nLocation: Historic Gym \nFree warm-up lesson at 7:30pm. Then dance 8-11pm with live music. \nNo partner or prior experience necessary. Bring a snack to share during the break. $12 Adults; $10 SNCA Member; $6 students (high school/college); children 12 and under\, free.
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/sautee-contra-dance/
LOCATION:Sautee Community Center Historic Gym\, 283 Highway 255 North\, Sautee Nacoochee\, GA\, 30571\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sautee Nacoochee Center":MAILTO:info@snca.org
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SUMMARY:Athens Contra Dance
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URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/athens-contra-dance/
LOCATION:Memorial Park Administration Building\, 293 Gran Ellen Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30606\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Dance Weekend: Time Travelers Ball
DESCRIPTION:Dance in the Stone Age\, Renaissance\, Regency\, Roaring Twenties\, Swinging Sixties\, Futurama\, and Beyond…\n \nFaux Paws | Drive Train | Will Mentor & Seth Tepfer \n= The Faux Paws =\nNoah VanNorstrand (fiddle\, foot percussion)\nOwen Morrison (guitar)\nChris Miller (saxophone\, banjo)\n= Drive Train =\nEd Howe (fiddle\, foot percussion)\nBennett Konesni (guitar)\nStu Kinney (bass)
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/atlanta-dance-weekend-time-travelers-ball/
LOCATION:Decatur Recreation Center\, 231 Sycamore Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027
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SUMMARY:Wedding Dance in The Rock\, GA
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URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/wedding-dance-in-the-rock-ga/
LOCATION:MO
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SUMMARY:Private Church Dance
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URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/private-church-dance/
LOCATION:MO
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SUMMARY:MoonDance
DESCRIPTION:Callers: Bob Isaacs and Seth Tepfer\nMusic:\n\nLighthouse: You know Audrey is performing if the room is buzzing at a higher level. Her fiddling\, featured in bands including The Free Raisins\, The Gaslight Tinkers\, and Wake Up Robin\, has electrified contra and english dance halls across the US and Europe. Stuart is one of the most in demand upright players and five-string banjo players on the contra circuit. His flexibility and personality has allowed him to play with many successful dance bands through the years\, more recently the Stringrays.  Max has spent a good portion of his life playing dances across the continent. His guitar playing is refreshing\, fun\, and creative\, and has allowed him to collaborate with a variety of traditional musicians\, including the Stringrays. Joining forces\, this all-star trio is sure to knock your socks off! \n \nGood and Plenty brings together two of the best contra dance musicians south of the border\, the New England border\, that is! Laura Lengnick (fiddle) and Karen Gaughin (keyboard) delight in drawing on tunes from both northern and southern dance traditions to power a danceable groove rooted in the New England contra dance tradition. \nSound: Weogo Reed \n2024 Pricing for full-weekend dance tickets \n\nEarly Bird Pricing: $150\nAdults: $165\nStudents: $80 (proof of student ID required)\nLow-Income Tickets: $80 (limited availability)\nChildren ages 6-17: $65\nChildren 5 and under:  Free\nCabin spots: $160 per person for 3 nights (Friday-Monday) Please see the Accommodations page for information about the new way cabin assignments will be handled this year.\nScholarships: $30! (Then\, mail in a check for $120 to serve as a deposit.  Check will not be cashed and will be returned to you upon completion of scholarship duties.  For more information about scholarships\, click HERE)\n​Non-dancers ages 6 and up: $55​​​​\n\nEvent Schedule
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/moondance/
LOCATION:Table Rock State Park\, 233 Table Rock State Park Road\, Pickens\, SC\, 29671\, United States
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Schedule:\n7:30: New Dancer Orientation\n8:00: Dance\n10:35: Last Waltz \nMusicians:\nDavid Courret-Knight (fiddle)\,\nLaurie Fisher (keyboard) \nVenue:\nDecatur Recreation Center \nCost:\n$15 (Regular)\,\n$7 (Low Income/Student) \nSound:\nBill Porter
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/atlanta-contra-dance/
LOCATION:Decatur Recreation Center\, 231 Sycamore Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Private Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/private-party/
LOCATION:MO
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T220000
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SUMMARY:Somerset Saturday night dance
DESCRIPTION:Dance called by participants of afternoon workshop. Music provided by participants of afternoon workshop. Price includes both afternoon intensive and evening dance.
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/somerset-saturday-night-dance/
LOCATION:Lake Cumberland Farmers Market\, 401 E Mt Vernon St\, Somerset\, KY\, 42501\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Somerset Contra Dance":MAILTO:somersetcontra@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T173000
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SUMMARY:Somerset Saturday Caller's Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Learn from a variety of topics\, select from: \n\n\n\nImproving teaching & walk-throughs\, Programming an evening dance; Working with musicians; Medleys\, rolling starts\, hash calling; Positional calling (non-gendered); Fixing mistakes on the fly; Teaching new dancers at one-off events (community\, weddings\, parties\, proms); Calling Squares; Calling English Country Dancing. Registration Link. Dance Band workshop at different location.
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/somerset-saturday-callers-intensive/
LOCATION:The Shine House\, 402 N Main Street\, Somerset\, KY\, 42501\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Somerset Contra Dance":MAILTO:somersetcontra@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240830T193000
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SUMMARY:Somerset Friday Special Dance
DESCRIPTION:Contra dance\, \n\n\n\nCaller: Seth Tepfer\nMusic: Mixed Nuts\nCost: suggested donation of $5 students\, $10 adults
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/somerset-dance-and-callers-intensive/
LOCATION:Somerset Community College\, Meece Hall\, 808 Monticello Street\, Somerset\, KY\, 42501\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Somerset Contra Dance":MAILTO:somersetcontra@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240811T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240811T173000
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Seth Tepfer calls with Viola Voila (Stven Carlberg\, piano; Teri Abler\, viola).
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/english-country-dance-atlanta/
LOCATION:First Existential Congregation\, 470 Candler Park Drive\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Castle Ball
DESCRIPTION:English Dancing at Eagle Owl Castle in Helen\, GA \nLimited to 75 people \n\nBand: Reelplay (Robbin Marcus\, piano; Dave Marcus\, Concertina)\nCaller: Seth Tepfer\n1pm-4pm: Practice and warm-up workshop\n7pm-10pm: Evening Ball\n\nMore details coming by May 1\, 2024. \n \nUhuburg
URL:https://www.dancerhapsody.com/event/the-castle-ball/
LOCATION:Eagle Owl Castle\, 571 Ridge Road\, Helen\, GA\, 30030\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Seth Tepfer":MAILTO:seth@danceRhapsody.com
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