Contras and Squares at Tioga Trails, Sunday July 20
Posted on July 19
Stu & Joyce Johnson of Tioga Country
Contradance write:
SUNDAY, JULY 20: NEW ENGLAND STYLE CONTRA AND SQUARE DANCE, 4-7 PM, at the air conditioned Tioga Trails Cafe', Lake and Main, Owego. Featured band: Brackney String Band. All dances taught and prompted by Syracuse caller, Bob Nicholson. Come with or without partner. For information go to http:/dance.clarityconnect.com/owegocontra.html or call Stu (607) 687-4034 or April (607) 657-8067
SUNDAY, JULY 20: NEW ENGLAND STYLE CONTRA AND SQUARE DANCE, 4-7 PM, at the air conditioned Tioga Trails Cafe', Lake and Main, Owego. Featured band: Brackney String Band. All dances taught and prompted by Syracuse caller, Bob Nicholson. Come with or without partner. For information go to http:/dance.clarityconnect.com/owegocontra.html or call Stu (607) 687-4034 or April (607) 657-8067
Rosie’s Ready Mixes it up at Tioga Trails Sunday March 16
Posted on March 15
Stu & Joyce Johnson of Tioga Country
Contradance write:
Rosie's Ready Mix is the featured band for the Contra and Dance this Sunday March 16, 4-7PM, at Tioga Trails, corner of Lake and Main, Owego.
Like a time tested recipe Rosie's Ready Mix has been a long time rising. There is nearly a century of playing experience between Curt Osgood on dulcimer, Hope Grietzer on fiddle, and John Wobus on piano. They are all long standing ( and or sitting) late night jammers absorbing and banking tunes by ear. Rosie’s Ready Mix is particularly drawn to the drive and energy of contra dance melodies of the "Northern" style but also delve into the breakdowns and barnburners of the south. Appearing with a number of dance and performance ensembles throughout the northeast, each member of Rosie’s is involved in folk organizing as well.
Bob Nicholson from Syracuse will be teaching and calling contra and square dances. Contradancing, like square dancing, is done to a walking step and is easy to learn. No experience is necessary. All dances are taught and prompted. Partners not required. Bring friends, family, or come by yourself and join us for late afternoon fun dancing or just great listening.
General admission is $7: students and seniors (55+), $5: family maximum, $15.
For information call Stu (607) 687-4034 or April (607) 657-8067.
This program is made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered locally by The ARTS of the Southern Finger Lakes.
(FYI - Tioga Trails is now serving Sunday lunch till 4)
Rosie's Ready Mix is the featured band for the Contra and Dance this Sunday March 16, 4-7PM, at Tioga Trails, corner of Lake and Main, Owego.
Like a time tested recipe Rosie's Ready Mix has been a long time rising. There is nearly a century of playing experience between Curt Osgood on dulcimer, Hope Grietzer on fiddle, and John Wobus on piano. They are all long standing ( and or sitting) late night jammers absorbing and banking tunes by ear. Rosie’s Ready Mix is particularly drawn to the drive and energy of contra dance melodies of the "Northern" style but also delve into the breakdowns and barnburners of the south. Appearing with a number of dance and performance ensembles throughout the northeast, each member of Rosie’s is involved in folk organizing as well.
Bob Nicholson from Syracuse will be teaching and calling contra and square dances. Contradancing, like square dancing, is done to a walking step and is easy to learn. No experience is necessary. All dances are taught and prompted. Partners not required. Bring friends, family, or come by yourself and join us for late afternoon fun dancing or just great listening.
General admission is $7: students and seniors (55+), $5: family maximum, $15.
For information call Stu (607) 687-4034 or April (607) 657-8067.
This program is made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered locally by The ARTS of the Southern Finger Lakes.
(FYI - Tioga Trails is now serving Sunday lunch till 4)
Waldorf Fundraiser Dance
Posted on February 09
Theresa Souchet writes:
Join me on Saturday, March 22nd for an evening of fun-filled contra dancing at the Women's Community Building (8-11p.m.). Playing will be Laurie Hart on fiddle, Rick Manning on fiddle/mandolin, Tom Hodgson on guitar and Harry Aceto on Bass. Bob Nicholoson (from Syracuse) will be calling. Tickets are $10. All proceeds go to benefit Waldorf Education in Ithaca.
Join me on Saturday, March 22nd for an evening of fun-filled contra dancing at the Women's Community Building (8-11p.m.). Playing will be Laurie Hart on fiddle, Rick Manning on fiddle/mandolin, Tom Hodgson on guitar and Harry Aceto on Bass. Bob Nicholoson (from Syracuse) will be calling. Tickets are $10. All proceeds go to benefit Waldorf Education in Ithaca.