Last week Jennifer and I hitched a ride to Illinois for Liberty Day 2011. This is significant because calling for the dance at Liberty Day was our first paying dance job(that alone made it an awesome experience). I’m afraid I didn’t take a single picture. The money we earned at Liberty […]

Jefferson’s Reel (energetic and simple) Emily Hole in the Wall (calm and beautiful) Jennifer Jovial Beggars -Kimberly Auretti’s Dutch Skipper(flowing and smooth) -Emily Smithy Hill -Kimberly Female Saylor(exciting and gets faster throughout) -Kimberly Freeford Gardens -Emily I care not for these Ladies (sprightly) -Jennifer Juice of Barley (boot-stompin’) -Kimberly Gay […]

Less than two weeks until our very first Dance Workshop. Though we still have space for more to register in each session, I’m very pleased with the level of interest. At all our events we’ve had the providentially perfect number and just what we can handle. With only a few […]

Old Dominion Dance’s March dance is this Friday, March 11th.   7pm, Faithful Shepherd Pres. Church, 165th and Center St.   Our punch and cups volunteer for the month is the Terneus family.   Donations requested: $2 per person or $10 per family   And Remember: this is your last […]

The English Country Dance Workshop is only one month away, and seats are filling up! If you are planning on attending the Friday session, be aware that space for the Friday session is now limited. The early bird price of $5 per person only extends until the dance on March 11th.  […]

Jefferson’s Reel (Jennifer) A easy but lively favorite that is very much like a contra dance Childgrove (Aaron) A newer dance that we did for the first time at the Feb. dance. Row Well (Jennifer) Another old favorite and a mixer as well! Lilliburleo (Aaron) A dance to practice for […]

  This children’s book made me think of our group, in a way. Notice the energetic way the chimps are swinging… you’ve got to hold that lady, guys! Learning to waltz is a good thing, I think. Feel free to kick it up on the dance floor! Note: I am […]

 There’s a reason I’m posting this so early(a full two weeks before the dance!): the Feb. dance will be our first ever with live music, and so the musicians needed the sheet music in order to practice. Another factor is the upcoming Bellevue Renaissance Faire where we will be performing, […]

Row Well ye Mariners. A favorite mixer of ours, easy and enjoyable. Dressed Ship A pretty dance where the gentlemen “turn the lady under.” Ashford Anniversary We’ve done this dance several times before but people still get confused over the op lady and bottom man switching! Gathering Peascods A circle […]