When: March 8th, 2025: Rehearsal 2:30-4:30pm, Fancy Dress Ball 7-10:30pm
Where: FUSION | 708, 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque
Dance Master: Cathy Hollister (TN)
Music by Idlewild – Clara Byom (TX), Jacob Chen (OK), and Mirinisa Stewart-Tengco (NM)
Registration is Open! Registration will close on March 1st. If we are not at capacity then walk-in will be available, so register to save your spot. Registration is strongly encouraged! Registration is on a sliding scale with recommended rate of $50.
Please sign-up to bring a delicious snack for our potluck table!
Housing Share Board: Do you have a spare room that you can offer for visiting dancers? Are you a visiting dancer that would appreciate a homestay? Leave your information here!
What does your registration fee cover? Your registration fee gives you access to the Workshop and Fancy Dress Ball, plus an elegant spread of potluck refreshments. While the recommended rate of $50+ dollars may seem like a lot, please remember that five professionals (caller, band, and sound) plus staff at the venue are paid for this event. Your $50+ supports these artists at market rates and an amazing local venue!
Why are we using a sliding scale? Not all of our local dancers can afford $50 for a day of festivities, so if you can contribute above and beyond that recommended amount, you help others to attend. As always, we believe that the more the merrier on the dance floor and we welcome those from all walks of life!
Do I need to know how to English country dance already? Some experience is recommended, but not required. All the dances are taught. If you are new, we highly recommend attending at least one Second Sunday dance and the Sage Assembly workshop. If you are newer, we may recommend sitting out on a couple of advanced dances in the evening Ball. Please ask experienced dancers around you to be your partner, especially early in the evening. While it may be tempting to partner with others of the same level, it will expedite learning and make the dance as a whole more smooth to have partners of varying levels!
During the Rehearsal, the evening’s Dance Master will teach the dances in a workshop format. In the evening, the Dance Master will also present walk-throughs of the dances. At the evening break, dancers will enjoy an elegant spread of potluck refreshments.
