Summer Breeze 2011 Family Dance

 

 

 

Email: wesangel@peoplepc.com

When and Where

Mark you calendars for June 19th 6:00 pm. Location is:

Azle Community Center

404 Main St.
Azle, TX

About the Dance

This is our second contradance. Last year's dance was a great success. Everyone danced, even children as young as 2 or 3 years old.

This is a Contra, English Country, and Scottish Country style dance where a dance caller tells the dancers what to do for each step. All of the dancers will learn together and participate together. It is mostly done in a group similar to square dancing. Below are some links to youtube videos to give you some ideas. Some of this is Victorian and Black tie dress. This is not the dress code at this dance, but the videos will give you an idea of the type of dancing. Again, you will be told exactly how to do the steps, no experience is required and two left feet are acceptable.

English Country dancing:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiDRUfnfvAs&feature=related

Scottish Country dancing teaching video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlzOIS00blo

Virginia Reel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx2YYb54cwU&feature=related

The person behind the camera panned too fast, but here is some video footage of contra dancing from a Civil War dance:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYjfXuawwpg

You must RSVP with your payment by, June 10th. Cost is for the dance is $12/person or $60 per family, children under 10 are free (immediate family only). You may call 817.715.6685 if you want to pay by credit card, or you may pay with check and make your check payable to:

Angel Mason
1004 Jarvis Ln.
Azle, TX 76020

Dress Code
The dress code for this dance is semi-formal or Victorian. The purpose of the semi-formal code is to allow people to be able to come without having to spend a great deal on clothing and yet keep it a nice event to look forward to. Any attire that is considered inappropriate or immodest may be rejected at the door.  So please dress modestly. These are judgment calls and will be held in the decision of the Dance Director. If you have questions, please contact us ahead of time and we will be glad to work with you.

Men: Slacks and dress shirt to a suit and tie.

Women:  Dress, or blouse and skirt. Please keep modesty in mind. Please no cocktail dresses.

Victorian Dress is acceptable.

Music Style: American Traditional

Miscellaneous

· The Dance caller: Ellie Hayes, weecabin17@yahoo.com   817.807.3677

· Children: There will be no babysitting services. Parents are responsible to take care of their children.

· This dance is presented by Wes and Angel Mason and Garrett Bremer.

· Click here for a PDF of the dance flyer Dance Flyer 

 

For more information, call Angel at 817-715-6685

or email her at wesangel@peoplepc.com