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The folk process is alive and well among teens

8/23/2014

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I've been leading a 3-week dance series, geared towards teens. I approached the local non-profit, after-school arts program Ocro Arts Guild and asked if I could do folk dancing with their kids. They not only said yes, they agreed to sponsor the series. 
We rented a school gym and have had two weeks of dances already. Next week, the kids will have the opportunity to do folk dancing with local band Cultural Ecology. I think they'll really like that! 
The kids are playful, social, great sports, focused, and require a lot of snacks. We were learning the dance "Waves" from Hong Kong - it's a beautiful slow dance in three quarter (waltz) time. There's a part toward the end when the dancers lean right then left with arms outstretched overhead, as if making waves. Then dancers take 4 little waltz steps in a circle around themselves. 
I was so tickled when instead of leading each waltz step in that circle with an outstretched arm, Scott used both arms to mock-breast stroke his way around the circle. I'm quite sure I'll never teach it the old way again when dancing with children. 
       
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Dancing starfish - contra at the coast

8/3/2014

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On behalf of South Coast Folk Society, Jennifer organized a weekend camp out for the members of the open band. An open band is an all-comers band, any folks who want to participate in playing for a contra dance. The music was shockingly fabulous! For a group of folks who were playing almost all new music, it sounded tight - and most importantly, DANCE-ABLE!  
Thirteen musicians, three callers and one contra line of 18 dancers. Thanks to the outreach efforts of Karen, we enjoyed the company of dancers from Eugene and Corvallis! 
Camping was held at rustic Smith River RV park, which is better suited for RVers than those in tents. The newly-remodeled Smith River Grange Hall was a handy mile down the road. The grange is a fabulous place for a dance. 
Dancers Jeff and Eva camped in style - with a tablecloth-clad lot of goodies! 

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