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Description: A weekly newsletter for the Pittsburgh Contra Dance community.

See http://pittsburghcontra.org/ for a dance schedule and more information.

 

flag Pittsburgh Contra Web Site Outage 
  Our web site is currently offline. Until further notice, you can find Pittsburgh contradance info at [link] Sorry for the inconvenience! Cindy Harris
By Cindy Harris  - Nov 29 2011 - 2 new of 2 messages    

special English dance, Saturday 6/2/12 -- for experienced dancers! 
  Calling all experienced dancers: if you're comfortable with heys for 3 & 4, double figure eights, and gypsies -- and able to recover from mistakes :) -- come join us for a special session of more-challenging dances, with live music by Amarillis! Saturday, June 2, 7:30-10pm (no beginners' session this week)... more »
By Pat Corvini  - May 30 - 1 new of 1 message    

Reminder 
  Reminder: Because of Memorial Day Weekend, there is NO CONTRA DANCE in Pittsburgh, this Friday, May 25th. The next contra dance will be held on Friday, June 1st. The contra dance will feature the band, "Hu$hmoney," and caller, Dave Colestock. The dance, will be held at the Swisshelm Park Community Center, from 8 to 11 p.m. Cost of the dance is $8; $5 for students. Lesson begins at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you in two weeks on Friday, June 1st. Please consider bringing a food item, every so often, to share at the break.... more »
By Cecilia Wenisch  - May 23 - 2 new of 2 messages    

Pittsburgh English dance, Thursday 5/24/12 -- Gaye Fifer w/ Amarillis 
  Reminder -- no contra this Friday, but there is English on Thursday! this week featuring: ** calling by Gaye Fifer ** live music by Amarillis Thursday, May 24, 7:30-10pm (beginners' intro at 7:15) Friends Meeting House, 4836 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside Reminder: Bring clean, non-marking shoes for dancing.... more »
By Pat Corvini  - May 21 - 1 new of 1 message    

Waltz Announcment 
  From Gaye and Wayne: Our last open waltz of the season will be this Sunday, May 20, 2-4PM, at the Wilkins School Community Center (in Regent Square, on Charleston between Braddock & Milton). Music will be provided by Amarillis. $5 donation appreciated. Refreshments to follow at Wayne & Gaye's. Feel free to bring a drink or snack to share. There will be no waltz classes in Regent Square during the summer, but Gaye will be offering a 6 week beginner waltz class at the Ross Township Community Center Gymnasium. Class begins on Wed. June 13, 8-9PM. No class on July 4th. No partner necessary. Registration must be through Ross Township Parks & Rec Dept. Must have 10 registered by June 8 to hold the class.... more »
By Cecilia Wenisch  - May 15 - 1 new of 1 message    

Reminder 
  Reminder: In Pittsburgh, this Friday, May 18th, the contra dance is featuring the band, "Toad Holler" and caller, Gaye Fifer. The dance, is being held at the Swisshelm Park Community Center, from 8 to 11 p.m. Cost of the dance is $8; $5 for students. Lesson begins at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you this Friday, May 18th.... more »
By Cecilia Wenisch  - May 15 - 1 new of 1 message    

Pgh Int'l Folk Festival news from CDSSP 
  The Pittsburgh International Folk Festival is coming May 18 - 20. England will dance on May 18 at 7:20. Big thanks to Maggie Pearson for painting the beautiful backdrop for our booth. You'll think you are in an English garden! We are offering tickets for a mere $8 ($4 off the door price), good any day of the festival. Contact i...@cdssp.org for... more »
By Pat Corvini  - May 10 - 1 new of 1 message    

Pittsburgh English dance, Saturday 5/12/12 -- all welcome! 
  Reminder -- English country dance, this Saturday, May 12, 7:30-10pm (beginners' intro at 7:15) Friends Meeting House, 4836 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside Reminder: Bring clean, non-marking shoes for dancing. Reminder: Bring refreshments to share! $5 members, $7 non-members Sponsored by Country Dance & Song Society of Pittsburgh... more »
By Pat Corvini  - May 10 - 1 new of 1 message    

Waltz Information 
  From Gaye and Wayne: Our last open waltz of the season will be Sunday, May 20, 2-4PM at the Wilkins School Community Center (in Regent Square, on Charleston between Braddock & Milton). Music will be provided by Amarillis. $5 donation appreciated. Refreshments to follow at Wayne & Gaye's. Feel free to bring a drink or snack to share.... more »
By Cecilia Wenisch  - May 8 - 1 new of 1 message    

Reminder 
  Reminder: In Pittsburgh, this Friday, May 11th, the contra dance is featuring the band, "Amarillis" and caller, Heidi Wettlaufer. The dance, is being held at the Swisshelm Park Community Center, from 8 to 11 p.m. Cost of the dance is $8; $5 for students. Lesson begins at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you this Friday, May 11th.... more »
By Cecilia Wenisch  - May 8 - 1 new of 1 message    

Registrees Wanted 
  Anne Windish would like to announce the following: Nancy Shrader & Anne Windish are planning to register to attend DANCE WEEK (August 5 to August 12) at Augusta Heritage Center, Davis & Elkins Collage, Elkins W VA. We are looking for 2 (or more ) to register with us to get a discount ($50.00 each).... more »
By Cecilia Wenisch  - Apr 24 - 1 new of 1 message    

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