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Come join in the fun of community dance in Fairfield, Iowa. Beginners are very welcome to our weekly dances; our semi-annual English Country Dance and Contra Dance weekends are intended for experienced dancers.

Contra Dance this Sat. June 20th

06/20/2009
America/Chicago

Contra dance Saturday June 20th, 2009 at Morning Star Studio Ballroom in Fairfield, Iowa, mid-block on the East side of the Square, 2nd floor, at 51 S. Court.

Live Irish music by Fairfield’s pied piper Tim Britton, with calling by Fairfield’s inimitalbe John Stimson. Beginners lessons 7:30pm; the dance starts at 8pm

Admission: $10 General & $5 students, MUM, I-A participants & seniors (65 or older)

Out-of-town dancers: feel free to request home-hospitality (overnighting at a Fairfield dancer’s house).  Contact Jack Engstrom 641-469-5243 or 469-2717 engstrom@lisco.com.

For all Morning Star Studio events, please be prepared to take off your street shoes before entering the Ballroom and either dance barefoot or in dance shoes to protect the hardwood floor.

Bare Necessities Annual Advanced English Country Dance Weekend Nov 6-8 2009

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Bare Necessities

Peter Barnes, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea & Jacqueline Schwab

Advanced English Country Dance Weekend

November 6, 7 and 8, 2009 in Fairfield, Iowa

Caller Gene Murrow

Sponsored by the Fairfield Folks Arts & Dance Co-Op

 

Friday
November 6th
7:30-11:00 English Country Dancing Bare Necessities, Gene Murrow calling
Saturday
November 7th
10:00-12:15
2:00 - 4:45
Advanced English Country Dance Workshop with Bare Necessities Gene Murrow teaching
8:00-11:00 English Country Dance Ball (costumes encouraged but not required!) Bare Necessities, Gene Murrow calling
Sunday
November 8th
10:00-12:30 Advanced English Country Dance Workshop with Bare Necessities Gene Murrow teaching


For Musician and Caller Bios, please click here.

Delicious snacks, tea and dessert offered during breaks. Schedule subject to revision.
Come enjoy our warm hospitality, delightful dancing and varied culinary, cultural and shopping opportunities. If you’ve never visited Fairfield, you’re in for a treat!

Home housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Save $16 with Early Bird Discount: Only $109
if you register before Aug. 1st. Early registration fees also help us get better airfares (whose high costs account for the price increase!) If you know you are coming, please register today! Thank you!
$125 after Aug. 1st
Note: The weekend always sells out: Please register early to avoid disappointment! This weekend is designed for very experienced dancers and attendance is limited to ensure dance floor comfort.

NO ONLINE REGISTRATION: Register by sending email to FairfolkBN "at" SomaStream.net and then send check via snail-mail to:
Fairfield Folk Arts & Dance Co-op (FFADC)
c/o PO Box 1321, Fairfield, Iowa 52556
Please include name, address, phone and email and let us know if you would like home housing.

General Fairfield Info: (Restaurants, shops, lodging) >http://www.travelfairfieldiowa.com

Location: The Morning Star Studio, 51 ½ S. Court St. Fairfield, Iowa.
For lodging info: click here.

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