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Dance to the Music ofThe Great Bear Triofrom Fulton New YorkAndThe Timbre WolvesFrom Columbus, OhioWith Calling byJoseph Pimentelfrom Houston, TexasAndGaye Fiferfrom Charlottesville, Virginiawith special appearances byChangelingScalar Scalawags Sarah Ziegler Workshops
Joseph Pimentel is a popular contra and English country dance caller from Houston, Texas. He draws on a broad repertoire of cool dances, with a high-energy style that is clear and shows respect for tradition. His dance compositions delight dancers coast to coast. A founder and guiding light of the first Winter WarmUp in 2001, he is thrilled to come home to the Midwest. Gaye Fifer is an accomplished contra caller from Charlottesville, Virginia. A teacher by profession, Gaye’s walk-throughs are clear and concise, and her easy smile and delightful sense of humor make her a popular caller and workshop leader at contra dance weekends throughout the U.S. and Canada. An active dancer herself, she understands the subtleties of making contra dances particularly satisfying for dancers. The Great Bear Trio are brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand and mother Kim Yerton. From upstate New York, the Trio’s compositions draw on Celtic and Appalachian fiddling traditions, with an occasional alt-rock or world beat groove creeping into the rhythm section. Twin fiddles and piano drive their sound, augmented by mandolins, guitars, banjo and percussion including the African djembe and the Australian didgeridoo. The Timbre Wolves are seven talented musicians from Central Ohio who come together to play good old, “old-time” music with high energy and a huge sound! Columbus is proud to show off our hometown contra dance band, featuring Carl Yaffey on banjo, John Sherman on fiddle, Sid Omasta on fiddle/mandolin, Jim DeGrand on fiddle, Chas Williams on guitar, Andy Verhoff on guitar, and Pam Spence on bodhran and marimbula. Dancing Shoes OnlyCarry in clean dance shoes with non-marking soles. Absolutely no street shoes allowed on the beautiful wooden dance floor. We want to return.Lockers Available - Bring a lockCoats, purses, and dance bags will need to be stowed in lockers and we encourage you to bring a combination or key lock with you, because fitness center members will be sharing the locker rooms with us. Showers are also available, so feel free to bring a towel, etc.Kids, Kids, KidsNo childcare is available. Children who can participate in the dance weekend are welcome. Children must be closely supervised while not dancing.Smokin' & Drinkin'Worthington Community Center is a smoke free and alcohol free environment. In addition, Ohio prohibits smoking inside all public places (including restaurants and bars).Snacks - Meals - BeveragesA nutritious assortment of snacks will be available all weekend except during Sat. lunch and dinner. Sunday lunch will be provided. A restaurant list and map will be available at the registration area.Water BottlesPlease help us reduce plastic cup usage by bringing your own water bottle to the weekend. Thanks!Bring a Swimsuit, towel & lockThe Worthington Community Center has a large pool area with hot tub and a lap pool, as well as an excellent fitness area. Purchase your unlimited-use fitness center pass when you check in at the WWU table. Good for the whole weekend for $8. Hours will be: Friday until 9:30 pm Saturday 8 am -8 pm Sunday noon-8 pm (Pool closes 1/2 hr before building) You’ll need to bring your own towel, as well as a lock for the locker room - they are not provided.Dance HoursFriday – Registration opens at 6 p.m., dancing begins at 8 p.m. and goes until 12 MSaturday – Workshops begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 5:15 p.m., dancing from 8 p.m. -12 M Sunday – Workshops begin at 10 a.m. with dancing from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Check here for Registration Form See the map and directions For More Information e-mailRegistration and general Information: Martha Shaw (614)562-4974 mshaw at columbusschoolforgirls dot org.
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