Contra Dance for All: An Introduction
Arthur L. Anger - Retired Staff, Ann B. Cowan
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
Join us for a Swing--and other figures--with partners in sets.
This is modernized American roots dance using easy walking steps to exciting, jazzy, LIVE New-England music.
Dance with one partner (for each set) and other couples, then change. A 'Caller' teaches by 'walk-through' and prompts you during the dance, making it accessible to ALL.
Come alone or bring friends!
Website lists later Tuesdays in semester!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fdc/www/contra.html
Contact: fdc-request@mit.ed
NEW YEAR'S BEGINNER'S SPECIAL I
Cammy Kaynor - Dance caller and musician
Lively dancing - to experienced local caller/teacher with live band: 'String Theory' (Cammy Kaynor and friends)!
Tue Jan 4, 08-10:30pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
WARM-UP BEGINNER'S SPECIAL II
Laura Johannes - Dance caller
Learn each dance in a walk-through warm-up. Dance to live, lively music from Emily & Victor Troll, Nell Wright, & Avi Fagan.
Tue Jan 11, 08-10:30pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
KING DAY BEGINNER'S SPECIAL III
Jacob Bloom - Dance caller
More lively dancing - to experienced caller/teacher and band, 'Apple Crisp'.
Tue Jan 18, 08-10:30pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
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International Folk Dancing for Everyone
Valarie Rosen
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Come dance to the World Music you listen to. Learn the dances--some in lines, some in circles--that inspired that great music! No partner needed and absolutely no experience necessary. Come by yourself or bring friends. Beginners are encouraged to arrive on time for introductory teaching in each session. These dances continue as a regular series on Sunday nights, so you can keep coming once you get hooked!
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc/international.html
Contact: (617) 253-FOLK, fdc@mit.edu
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 9, 08-11:00pm, Lobdell
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 16, 08-11:00pm, Lobdell
CANCELLED tonight (1/23/05) due to snow
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 23, 08-11:00pm, Lobdell
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 30, 08-11:00pm, Lobby 13
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Israeli Couple Dancing Beginners Class
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 16, 02-04:00pm, Student Center 407
Learn basic Israeli couple dance technique and easy couple dances.
The first hour will focus on partner techniques: leading and following, pivots, turns, etc. The second hour will focus on learning several easy couple dances.
No partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome!
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc
Contact: (617) 253-FOLK, fdc@mit.ed
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Israeli Folk Dancing
Valarie Rosen
Wed Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 08-11:00pm, Lobby 13
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Dance to music ranging from last week's Israeli pop hit to folk songs from the days of the pioneers. Come learn the newest, hottest dances in Israeli folk dancing. Lots of teaching! Lots of fun! Beginners are most welcome! No partner needed and absolutely no experience necessary. Come by yourself or bring friends. Beginner teaching 8-9pm, mixed-level dancing 9-11pm. These dances continue as a regular series on Wednesday nights, so you can keep coming once you get hooked!
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc/
Contact: (617) 253-FOLK, fdc@mit.edu
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