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Fri Jan 27 Jonathan Sivier & Too Old To Be Controlled @ Channing-Murray!!!
#Dance
Urbana Country Dancers! Our first regular Contra Dance of 2023:
Proof of Updated (Bivalent) Booster will be checked at the door and (K)N95 Masks required inside the building. An incomplete list of this and other upcoming events ...
Recurring events:
Happy Year of the Rabbit! P.S. Playing a calico tune at Folk and Roots: |
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Scottish Country Dance Feb 5
Hi All,
We will be holding our second Scottish Country dance at the Mansfield Methodist Church Sunday, February 5. Certified instructor Michi Baubock will be leading. This time we have the facility 2-5 p.m., so we won't be so rushed and will be able to take a break at half time. Per group preference, I'm only sending formal invitations to the English and Contra dancers. Nonetheless, if you know interested people who are vaccinated and don't mind wearing a mask, feel free to invite them. The dances will be generally beginner level, and new people are welcome. Sue |
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contra dance on Friday
#Dance
Our next contra dance will be this Friday, January 27 at Channing-Murray. The band for the evening will be Too Old To Be Controlled with Claudia and Gary Kaufman from Danvers and Dave Kuntz from Bloomington-Normal. I will be the caller this Friday. There will be a short introduction to contra dance at 7:30pm and the dance will start at 8. Bring your water bottle and a snack to share at the break!
We still require that everyone wears a mask while inside the building and presents proof of up to date vaccination. That is the original vaccine and any boosters you are eligible for. I hope everyone will come out and join us for some fun music and dance. Jonathan |
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Jan 20–Feb 11 Upcoming Dance and Music events
Urbana Country Dancers! An incomplete list of upcoming Dance and Music events:
Recurring events:
Stay healthy! P.S. Jan Jam Group - End of Sunday's dance - Jan 8, 2023: |
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dates for dances this spring
#Dance
Now that Jan Jam is over we are working on scheduling bands and callers for the next few months. Here are the dates we will be dancing at Channing-Murray this spring. Mark your calendars so you can join us for some great music and dancing.
January 27 February 24 March 24 April 28 May 26 As usual these are Friday evenings. There will be a short introduction to contra dancing at 7:30 and then the dances will begin at 8. I hope everyone will plan to join us. Jonathan |
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last chance to register for Jan Jam
#Dance
The number of registrations for Jan Jam this weekend is very close to maximum. So the registration page will be closed at 10 p.m. tonight (Thursday). If you haven't registered yet and would like to attend now is the time. In particular we hope that any local dancers who haven't signed up yet will do so.
You can find info on Jan Jam at Online registration is at We would also like to encourage people to bring snacks to share at the break on Saturday evening. Bring your dance shoes, water bottle and masks. I hope to see everyone this weekend. Jonathan |
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Sat Jan 7 – Sun Jan 8 ?????? Jan Jam 2023 ?????? @ Channing-Murray Foundation!!!
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Urbana Country Dancers! We are excited to announce the return of Jan Jam!
Sat Jan 7:
Sun Jan 8:
COVID-19 requirements:
Complete information: Stay Healthy! P.S. Fun fact: The Resurrection Marys played our last pre-pandemic dance 3/6/20. |
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trying again to send announcement about Jan Jam next weekend
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For some reason I'm having trouble getting this message out to everyone on the list. Only a few people have gotten it. So I'm trying again. Hopefully it will work this time. Sorry for the extra messages for those people who are getting them.
----- For the first time since 2020 we will be holding the Chambana January Jam again next weekend. It will be held at the Channing-Murray Foundation on Saturday and Sunday, January 7 and 8. The bands will include The Resurrection Marys and Meadowhawk. The featured callers will be Lauren Peckman and Georges Augustin. Saturday will start with some workshops at 4 p.m. and the evening's contra dance will start at 7:30. On Sunday there will be Open Waltzing starting at 9 a.m. and then a contra dance at 10. We will still be requiring everyone to show proof of vaccination and wear amask inside the dance hall. In addition everyone will need to take a COVID test upon arrival. Pre-registration is required. For details and a link to the registration page see the Jan Jam page at Hopefully this will be a great start to a whole year of contra dancing in C-U. Jonathan |
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Jan Jam next weekend
I'm sending this again, since it didn't get to everyone on the list the first time. Sorry about that.
----- For the first time since 2020 we will be holding the Chambana January Jam again next weekend. It will be held at the Channing-Murray Foundation on Saturday and Sunday, January 7 and 8. The bands will include The Resurrection Marys and Meadowhawk. The featured callers will be Lauren Peckman and Georges Augustin. Saturday will start with some workshops at 4 p.m. and the evening's contra dance will start at 7:30. On Sunday there will be Open Waltzing starting at 9 a.m. and then a contra dance at 10. We will still be requiring everyone to show proof of vaccination and wear amask inside the dance hall. In addition everyone will need to take a COVID test upon arrival. Pre-registration is required. For details and a link to the registration page see the Jan Jam page at Hopefully this will be a great start to a whole year of contra dancing in C-U. Jonathan |
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Jan Jam next weekend
For the first time since 2020 we will be holding the Chambana January Jam again next weekend. It will be held at the Channing-Murray Foundation on Saturday and Sunday, January 7 and 8. The bands will include The Resurrection Marys and Meadowhawk. The featured callers will be Lauren Peckman and Georges Augustin.
Saturday will start with some workshops at 4 p.m. and the evening's contra dance will start at 7:30. On Sunday there will be Open Waltzing starting at 9 a.m. and then a contra dance at 10. We will still be requiring everyone to show proof of vaccination and wear a mask inside the dance hall. In addition everyone will need to take a COVID test upon arrival. Pre-registration is required. For details and a link to the registration page see the Jan Jam page at Hopefully this will be a great start to a whole year of contra dancing in C-U. Jonathan |
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Fri Dec 9 8-11p ??The Young & the Fretless w/Claire + Amanda/Miriam?? @ CMF
#Dance
Urbana Country Dancers! Our last Contra Dance of 2022:
Masks required inside the building and Proof of Up-to-Date vaccination including boosters (Vax card or photo) will be checked at the door. An incomplete list of this and other upcoming events ...
Recurring events:
Peace! |
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contra dance on Friday
#Dance
Our final contra dance of 2022 will be this coming Friday, December 9 at the Channing-Murray Foundation. The Young & the Fretless will be providing the music with Claire Johnson as guest fiddler. Amanda Ramey and Miriam Larson will be the callers for the evening. This dance will feature gender-neutral calling.
There will be a short introduction to contra dance at 7:30pm and the dance will start at 8. Bring your water bottle and a snack to share at the break! We still require that everyone wears a mask while inside the building and presents proof of up to date vaccination. That is the original vaccine and any boosters you are eligible for. I hope everyone will come out and join us for some fun music and dance at our last dance until 2023. Jonathan |
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Jan Jam registration is active
#Dance
Online registration is active for Jan Jam 2023. Jan Jam will be on January 7 & 8, 2023. All Jan Jam events will be held at the Channing-Murray Foundation. Admission will be $35-50 on a sliding scale for the entire event. You can find more information on Jan Jam and a link to the online registration site on the web page at
or Facebook event page at There will be a registration cap of 100 for Jan Jam, so register early if you would like to attend. Proof of vaccination, a negative test upon arrival and wearing a mask indoors will be required for this event. I just registered and it was easy to do. I hope to see everyone there. Jonathan |
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Scottish Country Dance today
开云体育Hi All, ? It looks like it will be a beautiful day for the Scottish Country Dance Try-It! today. Again, it will be 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Mansfield United Methodist Church. ? We could use some help setting up. Arrive at 1:30. ? Sue |
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Re: Scottish Country Dance Try-it Nov 20
开云体育Greetings All,I am a newcomer to the area as well as to the dances. I attended one ECD at Channing Murray before it was moved to Mansfield. This was my first return to ECD after a long hiatus, and I enjoyed it very much.? I am a timid driver, live in Urbana, and have not dared the trip to Mansfield. If anyone would be willing to give me a ride to the Scottish Country Dance event, I would be most grateful. Thank you. Wendy Hartley (530)955-1227
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Scottish Country Dance Try-it Nov 20
开云体育Hi All, ? Just a reminder, there will be a special Scottish Country Dance Try-it led by Michi Baubock, certified SCD instructor. ? Date: Sunday, November 20. Time: 2 to 4 p.m.? Location: United Methodist Church in Mansfield, 200 E Illinois Street, Mansfield, IL Cost: $5/person to help pay expenses ? Everyone is welcome. No special dance experience is necessary nor partner required. ? We remind everyone of our Covid policy. ? - The most recent Covid booster is required. (The Flu shot is *highly* recommended.) - We will be on the honor system, so you do NOT have to show your vaccine card. - Masks are required while dancing. You may take them off for eating/drinking or when outside. ? As always: - Bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. - Snacks to share at the break welcome. - We can use help setting up. Arrive at 1:30. ? I think this will be a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing you. ? Sue H ? |
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Fri Nov 11 8-11p ??? Too Old To Be Controlled & Kristi Emilsson ??? @ CMF!!!
#Dance
Urbana Country Dancers! Our November Contra Dance:
Masks are required for the entire event and vaccination and one booster (Vax card or photo) will be checked at the door. An incomplete list of this and other upcoming events ...
Recurring events:
Peace! P.S. TOTBC Playing a calico tune at Folk and Roots: |
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contra dance this Friday
#Dance
Our November dance will be this Friday, November 11 at the Channing-Murray Foundation. The band will be Too Old To Be Controlled and Kristi Emilsson will be calling. This dance will feature gender-neutral calling. There will be a short introduction to contra dance at 7:30pm and the dance will start at 8. Bring your water bottle and a snack to share at the break!
We still require that everyone wears a mask while inside the building and presents proof of up to date vaccination. That is the original vaccine and any boosters you are eligible for, including the new bivalent booster. I hope everyone will come out and join us for some fun music and dance. Jonathan |
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English country dancing on Sunday
The Central Illinois English Country Dancers will be holding a dance this Sunday, November 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Mansfield. As with the contra dances no partner or experience is required and we are asking everyone to be vaccinated and wear a mask while dancing. Bring soft-soled shoes to wear in order to protect the dance floor.
If you are looking for some more local dancing I hope you will come and give English country dancing a try. Jonathan |