APRIL 17, 2010
Two names, a date, a workshop and a ball
The
purpose of this day is for everyone to share in dancing ¾
more specifically,
English Country Dancing. Participants will embark on a journey to the past
through music and dance in an atmosphere of pleasure and simplicity.
John
Playford is a key figure in English Country Dance. Playford pioneered the publication of English
dances in The English Dancing Master, in 1651. Over time, many other choreographers
from different countries have followed in his footsteps. Many other choreographers
from different countries followed suit, and today Gary Roodman choreographs and
publishes new country dances set to music that respects both their spirit and
tradition.
April
17, 2010 will be a special day, which will allow participants to learn and experience
these
dances. From 1:00 to 4:00
p.m., Arduina Alonzo and Michel Landry will be leading a workshop. In the evening,
from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., a ball will be held with Michel Landry
as the dance master. The ball will be a fitting way to end the English dance
activities organized in 2009-2010. All the dances on the program
will be explained once and then danced. The ball is geared toward people with some
experience in English Country Dancing, and therefore attendance at the workshops
held during the year will be to their advantage.
For both the workshop and the ball, the musical group Rufty Tufty from Montreal, with Suzanne Beauregard, Sally Campbell, Isabelle Robichaud, Sean McCutcheon et Gaetano Rondelli, will provide the music.
Both of these activities on April 17 will take place at the officers’ mess of the Côte des Neige Armoury, in Montréal.
IT’S A DATE!
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AFTERNOON WORKSHOP AND EVENING BALL |
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Early
registration: before April 3, 2010:
Afternoon
workshop: $30 c Evening
ball: $35 c
Workshop and ball: $60 c
Registration
forms received on or after April 3, 2010:
Afternoon
workshop: $30 c Evening
ball: $35 c
Workshop and ball: $65 c
Spectator
at the ball (non participating): 10$ c
Please
make your cheque payable to Michel Landry. We strongly recommend you register
early.
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THE DANCE PROGRAM FOR THE BALL
DATES OF THE 2009-2010 WORKSHOPS, IN MONTREAL
PICTURE OF THE 2004 BALL / FROM PLAYFORD TO ROODMAN
PICTURE OF THE 2005 BALL / FROM PLAYFORD TO ROODMAN
PICTURE FROM THE 2006 BALL / FROM PLAYFORD TO ROODMAN
PICTURE FROM THE OLD SWEETSBURG WEEK END / OCTOBER 2006
PICTURE FROM THE 2007 BALL / FROM PLAYFORD TO ROODMAN
PICTURE FROM THE OLD SWEETSBURG WEEK END / OCTOBER 2007
PICTURE FROM THE 2008 BALL / FROM PLAYFORD TO ROODMAN
PICTURE FROM THE OLD SWEETSBURG WEEK END / OCTOBER 2008