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------------->  Sat May 10, 2008  <-------------

Join us in Sierra Madre as we try out a new band who just might need a new name. Will they make you lift your feet in dance? These talented musicians will give it their best shot. Are you up to the dancing challenge?

2nd Saturday Contra Dance

Sierra Madre ( Masonic Temple, 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre )
8:00PM-11:00PM, 7:30PM Instruction
$10.00, students with ID $7
Calling: Susan Michaels
WITH The Footlifters (Frank Hoppe - fiddle; Kurt MacInnis - mandolin & guitar; Pete Kier - bass)
Contact: Frannie Marr at 626-303-1136 or sunshindaydremz@verizon.net


------------->  Sun May 11, 2008  <-------------

Caller Chris Page from San Diego makes his CCECD debut!

2nd Sunday English Country Dance

Culver City (Lindberg Park) ( 5101 Rhoda Way at Virginia Ave, Culver City )
4:00PM to 7:00PM
$8 General; $7 students with ID, Culver City Residents & CDSS members
Calling: Chris Page
Also Calling: James Hutson

WITH TBA
Contact: Annie Laskey at 310-837-3427 or Culver City English Country Dance (CCECD) CCECD@aol.com


------------->  Sun May 11, 2008  <-------------

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2nd Sunday Contra Dance

La Verne ( Veterans Hall, 1550 Bonita Ave, (at Wheeler) La Verne )
4:00PM-7:00PM, 3:30PM Instruction
$8, Students and Children $4
Calling: Barbara Stewart
WITH Contradictions Open Band (Ann Kosinski - fiddle; Jim Kosinski - bass, guitar, mandolin; Patty McCollum - banjo; Barbara Whitney - fiddle; + assorted musicians )
Contact: Lance Little at 909-624-9185 or lancel@securitygaragedoor.com


------------->  Fri May 16, 2008  <-------------

3rd Friday Contra Dance

South Pasadena ( War Memorial Building, 435 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena )
8:30PM-11:30PM, 8:00PM Instruction  Admission: $9.00
Calling: Ginger Alberti
WITH Guest Bands
Contact: Marie Bruno at 626-592-2649 or mbsim69@earthlink.net


------------->  Sat May 17, 2008  <-------------

3rd Saturday Contra Dance

Woman's Club of South Pasadena ( 1424 Fremont Avenue South Pasadena 91030 )
8:00PM-11:00PM, 7:30PM Instruction
$10.00, students with ID $7, under age 18 free. $1 off for those who come for the beginners' session.
Calling: John Rogers
WITH Contradictions Open Band (Ann Kosinski - fiddle; Jim Kosinski - bass, guitar, mandolin; Patty McCollum - banjo; Barbara Whitney - fiddle; + assorted musicians )
Contact: John Rogers at joda_rogers@altrionet.com


------------->  Sat May 24, 2008  <-------------

4th Saturday Contra Dance

Brentwood ( Brentwood Youth House, 731 S. Bundy Drive, Brentwood )
8:00PM-11:00PM, 7:30PM Instruction
$10.00 (Students with I.D. - $6, Children under 12 - $4)
Calling: TBA
WITH Bonfire with Frank Hoppe (Bonnie Insull - Flute & Feet; Richard Scher - Piano & Percussion; with guest: Frank Hoppe on Fiddle. )
Contact: Beata Ponder at bpon@earthlink.net or 310-621-8538


------------->  Sun May 25, 2008  <-------------

Following the dance stay for a pot luck dinner and concert of music from Sweden and Norway presented by Scandia of Southern California (separate admission $10) -

4th Sunday English Country Dance

Culver City (Lindberg Park) ( 5101 Rhoda Way at Virginia Ave, Culver City )
4:00PM to 7:00PM
$8 General; $7 students with ID, Culver City Residents & CDSS members
Calling: Marsden MacRae
WITH TBA
Contact: Annie Laskey at 310-837-3427 or Culver City English Country Dance (CCECD) CCECD@aol.com


------------->  Sat May 31, 2008  <-------------

5th Saturday Contra Dance

Pasadena ( Throop Church, 300 S. Los Robles (at Del Mar), Pasadena )
7:00PM-11:00PM, No Instruction  Admission: $12
Calling: Guest Callers
WITH Guest Bands
Contact: Ben Rotenberg at email bensphillies@yahoo.com


------------->  Sun Jun 1, 2008  <-------------

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1st Sunday Contra Dance

Riverside ( All Saints Episcopal Church, 3847 Terracina Dr.
[at Magnolia, across from Riverside Community College], Riverside
Riverside Contra Dance Website)

4:00PM-7:00PM, 3:30PM Instruction
$9, students with ID $7
Calling: Jeremy Korr
WITH Bonfire with Emil Olguin (Bonnie Insull - flute, feet; Richard Scher - piano, percusion; Emil Olguin - mandolin, guitar )
Contact: Caitlin St. John at 951-522-2473 or caitlinstjohn@yahoo.com


------------->  Thu Jun 5, 2008  <-------------

1st Thursday English Country Dance

Torrance ( First United Methodist Church, 1551 El Prado Ave, Torrance )
8:00PM-10:00PM  Admission: $7.00
Calling: Giovanni De Amici
WITH Guest Bands
Contact: Giovanni De Amici at 310-793-7499 or the SBECD web page


------------->  Fri Jun 6, 2008  <-------------

1st Friday Contra Dance

South Pasadena ( War Memorial Building, 435 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena )
8:30PM-11:30PM, 8:00PM Instruction  Admission: $9.00
Calling: Guest Callers
WITH Guest Bands
Contact: Dennis Louie at 626-282-5850 or dennis@southpasadenacontra.org


------------->  Sat Jun 7, 2008  <-------------

It's Susan and The Syncopaths! After touring the midwest together this dynamic combo returns to LA for what is becoming a rare local appearance. Don't miss it!

1st Saturday Contra Dance

Brentwood ( Brentwood Youth House, 731 S. Bundy Drive, Brentwood )
8:00PM-11:00PM, 7:30PM Instruction
$12, students with ID $6, under 18 free
Calling: Susan Michaels
WITH Syncopaths (Ryan McKasson (WA) - fiddle; Jeff Spero - piano; Bill Flores - lots of stuff!; Christa Burch - bodhran, vocals )
Contact: Jeff Spero at 310-396-3322 or mail@jeffandgigi.com


------------->  Sun Jun 8, 2008  <-------------

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2nd Sunday Contra Dance

La Verne ( Veterans Hall, 1550 Bonita Ave, (at Wheeler) La Verne )
4:00PM-7:00PM, 3:30PM Instruction
$8, Students and Children $4
Calling: Karen Fontana (SF Bay Area)
WITH Contradictions Open Band (Ann Kosinski - fiddle; Jim Kosinski - bass, guitar, mandolin; Patty McCollum - banjo; Barbara Whitney - fiddle; + assorted musicians )
Contact: Lance Little at 909-624-9185 or lancel@securitygaragedoor.com


------------->  Sun Jun 8, 2008  <-------------

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2nd Sunday English Country Dance

Culver City (Lindberg Park) ( 5101 Rhoda Way at Virginia Ave, Culver City )
4:00PM to 7:00PM
$8 General; $7 students with ID, Culver City Residents & CDSS members
Calling: Kris Davey
WITH TBA
Contact: Annie Laskey at 310-837-3427 or Culver City English Country Dance (CCECD) CCECD@aol.com


------------->  Sat Jun 14, 2008  <-------------

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2nd Saturday Contra Dance

Sierra Madre ( Masonic Temple, 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre )
8:00PM-11:00PM, 7:30PM Instruction
$10.00, students with ID $7
Calling: Susan Michaels
WITH Body Snatchers (Frank Hoppe - fiddle; Joe Wack - banjo, guitar; and guests)
Contact: Frannie Marr at 626-303-1136 or sunshindaydremz@verizon.net


------------->  Sat Jul 5, 2008  <-------------

Catch the Fifth of July Fireworks in Brentwood! -

1st Saturday Contra Dance

Brentwood ( Brentwood Youth House, 731 S. Bundy Drive, Brentwood )
8:00PM-11:00PM, 7:30PM Instruction
$10.00 (Students with I.D. - $6, Children under 12 - $4)
Calling: James Hutson
WITH TBA
Contact: Jeff Spero at 310-396-3322 or mail@jeffandgigi.com


------------->  Sun Jul 6, 2008  <-------------

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1st Sunday Contra Dance

Riverside ( All Saints Episcopal Church, 3847 Terracina Dr.
[at Magnolia, across from Riverside Community College], Riverside
Riverside Contra Dance Website)

4:00PM-7:00PM, 3:30PM Instruction
$9, students with ID $7
Calling: Ginger Alberti
WITH Reel Time (Bob Altman, David James, Patty McCollom)
Contact: Caitlin St. John at 951-522-2473 or caitlinstjohn@yahoo.com


------------->  Sat Jul 12, 2008  <-------------

Special Hawaiian Style Night. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirts and flowered skirts no matter who you are. Special refreshments will be served. Plus.....Enjoy a free hour of English Country dancing with your paid admission to the contra dance. Ben Rotenberg will call the English portion of our night.

2nd Saturday Contra Dance

Sierra Madre ( Masonic Temple, 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre )
6:30 - 7:30 English Country, 7:30 Contra lesson 8:00 - 11:00 dancing
$10.00, students with ID $7
Calling: Cynthia Walukewicz
Also Calling: Frannie Marr

WITH Bonfire with Emil Olguin (Bonnie Insull - flute, feet; Richard Scher - piano, percusion; Emil Olguin - mandolin, guitar )
Contact: Frannie Marr at 626-303-1136 or sunshindaydremz@verizon.net


------------->  Sat Aug 2, 2008  <-------------

All the way from Greenville SC - Keith Cornett Eustis brings great fun and energy to Brentwood. Music by the powerhouse duo of Frank Hoppe and Jeff Spero!

1st Saturday Contra Dance

Brentwood ( Brentwood Youth House, 731 S. Bundy Drive, Brentwood )
8:00PM-11:00PM, 7:30PM Instruction
$10.00 (Students with I.D. - $6, Children under 12 - $4)
Calling: Keith Cornett Eustis (Greenville, SC)
WITH Frank Hoppe and Jeff Spero
Contact: Jeff Spero at 310-396-3322 or mail@jeffandgigi.com


------------->  Sat Aug 9, 2008  <-------------

This month we have special talent from both north and south of us. Join us in showing them a great time here in LA.

2nd Saturday Contra Dance

Sierra Madre ( Masonic Temple, 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre )
8:00PM-11:00PM, 7:30PM Instruction
$10.00, students with ID $7
Calling: Susan Petrick (from Reno, NV )
WITH Flight Path (Rick Johnson - mandolin; Chip Sanders - guitar; Kellyn Sanderson - fiddle, djembe)
Contact: Frannie Marr at 626-303-1136 or sunshindaydremz@verizon.net


------------->  Fri Aug 29, 2008  <-------------

Amazingly talented bands! Energetic and entertaining callers! A weekend not to be missed!

LABOR DAY DANCE AWAY

Camp Cedar Glen (Julian, CA)
LDDA Weekend - See Schedule Detail
$300 ($280 if received by May 31)
Calling: George Marshall (also on Bodhran with Wild Asparagus)
Also Calling: Susan Petrick (from Reno, NV )

WITH Wild Asparagus (Ann Percival on piano, guitar, and vocals; David Cantieni on flutes, tin-whistle, oboe, saxophone and bombard; Stephan Amidon on fiddle and Special Guest Mark Hellenberg on percussion.)
AND The Great Bear Trio (Brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand play twin fiddles frequently augmented by mandolins, guitars, banjo and an assortment of percussion including the African djembe and the Australian didgeridoo; and their mother Kim on piano.)

Contact: Brenda Goodwin at brendance@yahoo.com


------------->  Sat Aug 30, 2008  <-------------

Amazingly talented bands! Energetic and entertaining callers! A weekend not to be missed!

LABOR DAY DANCE AWAY

Camp Cedar Glen (Julian, CA)
LDDA Weekend - See Schedule Detail
$300 ($280 if received by May 31)
Calling: George Marshall (also on Bodhran with Wild Asparagus)
Also Calling: Susan Petrick (from Reno, NV )

WITH Wild Asparagus (Ann Percival on piano, guitar, and vocals; David Cantieni on flutes, tin-whistle, oboe, saxophone and bombard; Stephan Amidon on fiddle and Special Guest Mark Hellenberg on percussion.)
AND The Great Bear Trio (Brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand play twin fiddles frequently augmented by mandolins, guitars, banjo and an assortment of percussion including the African djembe and the Australian didgeridoo; and their mother Kim on piano.)

Contact: Brenda Goodwin at brendance@yahoo.com


------------->  Sun Aug 31, 2008  <-------------

Amazingly talented bands! Energetic and entertaining callers! A weekend not to be missed!

LABOR DAY DANCE AWAY

Camp Cedar Glen (Julian, CA)
LDDA Weekend - See Schedule Detail
$300 ($280 if received by May 31)
Calling: George Marshall (also on Bodhran with Wild Asparagus)
Also Calling: Susan Petrick (from Reno, NV )

WITH Wild Asparagus (Ann Percival on piano, guitar, and vocals; David Cantieni on flutes, tin-whistle, oboe, saxophone and bombard; Stephan Amidon on fiddle and Special Guest Mark Hellenberg on percussion.)
AND The Great Bear Trio (Brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand play twin fiddles frequently augmented by mandolins, guitars, banjo and an assortment of percussion including the African djembe and the Australian didgeridoo; and their mother Kim on piano.)

Contact: Brenda Goodwin at brendance@yahoo.com


------------->  Mon Sep 1, 2008  <-------------

Amazingly talented bands! Energetic and entertaining callers! A weekend not to be missed!

LABOR DAY DANCE AWAY

Camp Cedar Glen (Julian, CA)
LDDA Weekend - See Schedule Detail
$300 ($280 if received by May 31)
Calling: George Marshall (also on Bodhran with Wild Asparagus)
Also Calling: Susan Petrick (from Reno, NV )

WITH Wild Asparagus (Ann Percival on piano, guitar, and vocals; David Cantieni on flutes, tin-whistle, oboe, saxophone and bombard; Stephan Amidon on fiddle and Special Guest Mark Hellenberg on percussion.)
AND The Great Bear Trio (Brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand play twin fiddles frequently augmented by mandolins, guitars, banjo and an assortment of percussion including the African djembe and the Australian didgeridoo; and their mother Kim on piano.)

Contact: Brenda Goodwin at brendance@yahoo.com


------------->  Sat Sep 13, 2008  <-------------

8th Annual Southern California English Country Dance Ball For experienced dancers. See Event Page for details.

Playford-to-the-Present English Country Dance Ball

Woman's Club of South Pasadena ( 1424 Fremont Avenue South Pasadena 91030 )
7:00PM-11:00PM, No Instruction  Admission: $40
Calling: Mary Devlin
WITH Frank Hoppe and Friends
Contact: Annie Laskey at 310-837-3427 or Culver City English Country Dance (CCECD) CCECD@aol.com




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