Community dance/barn dance at Humanist Hall -- all welcome October 26, 2007

Looking for a bit of cheerful dancing? Community dance (also called "barn dance" or "ceilidh") is a dance style from Great Britain that lets you dance not just with your partner of the moment but with a room of happy people.

Alan Winston will lead the dancing, with live music by Stan Kramer, Susan Kramer, and friends.

Comfortable waltzes and easy group dances. Beginners welcome, all dances taught and called, casual dress -- wear comfortable shoes. You don't need to bring a partner. Dancing accessible for children 8 years old and over.

Admission $10, $5 for students/low-income/kids.
Family and group discounts available.

As far as we know, this is the only dance series in the United States dedicated to English ceilidh dances. Our dances feature lively dances led by longtime local dance teachers and ceilidh leaders from England. The dances themselves often feature simple steps like polka or a skip. The tunes draw from the English tradition, and are generally played by bands made up of Bay Area English and morris musicians.

$10 regular, $8 for BACDS members, $5 student/low-income.

Official Website: http://www.liveavatar.com/ceilidh