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Re: CALL FOR "Rise Up Singing" SONGBOOKS for Song Circle!
Jamie Carras
Tom,
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THANK YOU........just put them in the LOUNGE and mark them "for Jamie Carras from Tom Anderson--SONG CIRCLE" Everyone......this should be plenty for us.........thanks again, TOM ANDERSON!!!!!! Jamie L. Carras On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Tom Anderson <thandthand@...> wrote:
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Re: CALL FOR "Rise Up Singing" SONGBOOKS for Song Circle!
Tom Anderson
...jamie...
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...i have 15 or so RUS books and would be glad to lend them for the occasion...i don't plan to be at the workshops this afternoon, but could drop them by...whom should i leave them with?... ...cheers&pax...tom... On 1/3/09, Jamie Carras <jamielou46contra@...> wrote:
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CALL FOR "Rise Up Singing" SONGBOOKS for Song Circle!
Jamie Carras
HI ALL,
For the SONG CIRCLE (3-4pm) today at the Jan Jam Workshops PLEASE, EVERYONE bring any and all RISE UP SINGING songbooks (for us to share) that you may have.....even if you are attending other workshops.....it will be much appreciated toward the 2009 UCD/Jan Jam workshop success effort. They will definitely be cared for and thankfully returned. THANKS, Jamie L. Carras |
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Re: Missing purse from Jan Jam Friday night
Bhupinder Singh Farmaha
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We figured out who has that purse and caller will get that purse tomorrow. The information has already been passed. Bhupinder -----Original Message-----
From: ucd_contra@... [mailto:ucd_contra@...] On Behalf Of Daniel Lewart Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 12:46 AM To: ucd_contra@... Subject: [ucd_contra] Missing purse from Jan Jam Friday night Urbana Country Dancers, A Chicago dancer is missing her purse from Jan Jam Friday night. Please double- and triple-check that you did not take it accidentally. We have never had anything stolen, at least since I started dancing. Hope to see y'all (and the purse) Sat 12n-1am @ Phillips. Peace! Dan ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links |
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Missing purse from Jan Jam Friday night
Urbana Country Dancers,
A Chicago dancer is missing her purse from Jan Jam Friday night. Please double- and triple-check that you did not take it accidentally. We have never had anything stolen, at least since I started dancing. Hope to see y'all (and the purse) Sat 12n-1am @ Phillips. Peace! Dan |
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Re: link to Jan Jam workshop schedule
David, et al,
I know the link but it doesn't explain the contra gamesOf course. According to "Dance Workshops offered by Jerome Grisanti": "There are some spicy games that can only be played when your neighbors are experienced contra dancers who can be trusted to play along. We will explore gender-role swapping, partner switching, temporarily joining other sets (minor and major), replacement moves (e.g. swing instead of allemande right). Since these games can potentially annoy callers and fellow dancers, we will discuss how to find the approriate context in which to play." Peace! Dan lewart3@... |
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Re: Fri Jan 2 8-11pm and Sat Jan 3 12n-1am CHAMBANA JAN JAM!!!
Also, couple dancing to CDs on Saturday from 530-630p at Phillips! Bring yr CDs or dance to ours. FREE, no partner needed.
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听--Jenifer --- On Fri, 1/2/09, Daniel Lewart <lewart3@...> wrote:
From: Daniel Lewart <lewart3@...> Subject: [ucd_contra] Fri Jan 2 8-11pm and Sat Jan 3 12n-1am CHAMBANA JAN JAM!!! To: ucd_contra@... Date: Friday, January 2, 2009, 2:36 PM Urbana Country Dancers! *JAN JAM* is our biggest event of the year. Dancers from Chicago, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and elsewhere (Alaska?) will join us. The weather is perfect and we look forward to seeing you and your friends tonight and tomorrow! On Mon Dec 29, 2008, Jonathan Sivier called: The 21st annual Champaign-Urbana January Jam (Chambana Jan Jam) The Friday night dance from 8 to 11 pm will feature Jerome Grisanti Admission prices are as follows.Fri Jan 2: * 7:30pm Pre-dance intro led by Jerome Grisanti * 8-11pm Jerome Grisanti and U4 Sat Jan 3: * 11am-1pm Maria & Co. @ Strawberry Fields * 12n-6pm A Huge Array of Awesome Crazy Fun Workshops: * 12-1pm YouthDance! Blindfolded contras led by Jerome * 1:30-3pm Hot Squares led by Ron Buchanan * 3-4pm Contra Games led by Jerome Grisanti * 4:30-5:30pm Community band and open calling * 6-7pm Potluck Dinner * 7-10pm Ron Buchanan w/Geoff Seitz and Friends * 10:30pm-1am Ron Buchanan w/Big Bluestem Sun Jan 4: * Morning Potluck breakfast @ Debbie Dorsey & Lee Roberts For more info, sashay to: If you could generously offer to house one or more Dance Gypsies, please contact Cheryl tonight or tomorrow. Also we would appreciate if people helped with decorating, setting up, and/or cleaning up. Peace! Dan ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Fri Jan 2 8-11pm and Sat Jan 3 12n-1am CHAMBANA JAN JAM!!!
Urbana Country Dancers!
*JAN JAM* is our biggest event of the year. Dancers from Chicago, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and elsewhere (Alaska?) will join us. The weather is perfect and we look forward to seeing you and your friends tonight and tomorrow! On Mon Dec 29, 2008, Jonathan Sivier called: The 21st annual Champaign-Urbana January Jam (Chambana Jan Jam) The Friday night dance from 8 to 11 pm will feature Jerome Grisanti Admission prices are as follows.Fri Jan 2: * 7:30pm Pre-dance intro led by Jerome Grisanti * 8-11pm Jerome Grisanti and U4 Sat Jan 3: * 11am-1pm Maria & Co. @ Strawberry Fields * 12n-6pm A Huge Array of Awesome Crazy Fun Workshops: * 12-1pm YouthDance! Blindfolded contras led by Jerome * 1:30-3pm Hot Squares led by Ron Buchanan * 3-4pm Contra Games led by Jerome Grisanti * 4:30-5:30pm Community band and open calling * 6-7pm Potluck Dinner * 7-10pm Ron Buchanan w/Geoff Seitz and Friends * 10:30pm-1am Ron Buchanan w/Big Bluestem Sun Jan 4: * Morning Potluck breakfast @ Debbie Dorsey & Lee Roberts For more info, sashay to: If you could generously offer to house one or more Dance Gypsies, please contact Cheryl tonight or tomorrow. Also we would appreciate if people helped with decorating, setting up, and/or cleaning up. Peace! Dan |
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Contra Games
For curious minds:
Jerome liked that we didn't have a specific description of this workshop, so almost anything could happen, but he did mention that "It may include pieces of several workshops listed on my web page: tomfoolery for inactives, little moves that dazzle, and contra games." So, check out his website for details: Best, Brenda K., UCD |
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Re: link to Jan Jam workshop schedule
David Onstad
I know the link but it doesn't explain the contra games Would Daniel know?
I don't have his email -- David W. Onstad Associate Professor Dept. of Crop Sciences Box 7 National Soybean Res. Center University of Illinois 1101 West Peabody Dr. Urbana, IL 61801 217-333-6820 |
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Final Workshop Schedule-Jan Jam
Here's the final word on the Jan Jam workshops, everyone! There will be something for everyone, so see you at the Phillips Center this weekend.
Jan Jam 2009 Workshop Schedule Time Lounge Potluck Room Dance Hall Other Noon- Yoga stretching led by Tina Hope Caller Workshop Led by Ron Buchanan Noon-1:00 "Raise Your Voice and Call!" Integrate calling/physical movement. All levels. YouthDance! Noon-1:00 Blindfolded contras led by Jerome Grisanti For the young or young at heart! Massage on-going in lounge all afternoon ($). Childcare in Potluck Room ($) 1:00 Storytelling for Kids 1-2pm Colleen Urban tells "Jack Tales" Intro to Klezmer for Fiddle/Guitar Workshop Led by Michael Shapiro & Frances Harris Hot Squares Led by Ron Buchanon, 1:30 Awesome choreography! 2:00 Fiddle workshop New England/ Celtic/Swing fiddling led by Ben Smith 2-3pm Clogging Workshop led by Matt Turino and Hilary Valentine 2:00-3:00 Intro to two clogging styles! Fun kid activities in potluck room led by Adrienne 2-3pm 3:00 Song circle led by Jamie Carras 3-4pm Old-time slow jam led by Ed Hawkes, Laura Sleade 3-4pm Contra Games led by Jerome Grisanti 3-4pm 4:00 Swing Dance Workshop led by Lisa Ornstein and Ron Buchanan 4-5pm Community band, open calling 4:30-5:30 5:00 Crazy hat making (5pm), parade preparations (Parade at 7:30) Couples dancing to CD's 5:30-6:30 Jamming on-going in potluck room starting at 5pm 6:00 Potluck 6:00-7:00 7:00 DANCE!! Ron Buchanan calls to the music of Geoff Seitz and Friends and Big Bluestem 7-1am 8:00 Movie Night for kids! (Friday night 8pm dance: Jerome Grisanti and U4) |
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dance near Peoria
Rusty Pickup Announces
a January Barn Dance Saturday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. Shore Acres Club House Chillicothe, Illinois Live music by Too Old to be Controlled Jim Hicks and Gail Hintze will do the calling. DIRECTIONS: From State Rt. 29, turn east (toward river) at the Hardee's. Cross RR tracks and turn right. Entrance to Shore Acres Park is just a couple blocks south, on the left. Beginners, singles and families welcome. Info: (309) 274-2228 or jpehh1@...> |
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Re: one more call for hosts!
If you still need space for out of towners, I have room for 2 people, preferably of the same sex. Barbara and her daughter will be staying with friends, so my place is now available. Anne Martel
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Hello once again fellow dancers, --
Anne Martel martel@... |
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out of town dance events
If you will be traveling in the next few months, or are looking for
an excuse to get out of town, here are some events you might want to consider. You can also check our web page at " for other possibilities. Jonathan ----- January 23-24, 2009 Contra Swing Shift 2009 Lexington, KY Barbara Groh and U4 ----- April 24-26, 2009 Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend Berea, Kentucky featuring: The Groovemongers Diane Silver & Chris "Maddog" Bischoff Info: dantucky@..., or 859-986-7584 ----- June 12-14, 2009 Dance Trance 2009 Lexington, KY Lisa Greenleaf and Lift Ticket ----- July 19-25, 2009 Cumberland Dance Week ----- July 31 - August 8, 2009 Lark Camp 2009 ----- |
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Re: [ucd_board] Updated Workshops for Jan Jam!
Not sure how clogging w/s and fun kid stuff can go on simultaneously... AND爓here will you put 20 tables while swing w/s and couples dancing燼re happening in the potluck room??? Also,爏omeone will爊eed to bring a boombox for those wkshps if they're not in main room (I don't own one).
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�--闯别苍颈蹿别谤� --- On Wed, 12/31/08, Brenda Koenig <bakoenig@...> wrote:
From: Brenda Koenig <bakoenig@...> Subject: [ucd_board] Updated Workshops for Jan Jam! To: ucd_contra@..., ucd_board@... Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 11:59 AM Here燼re the most recent developments regarding workshops/descriptions for Saturday afternoon at Jan Jam. All events @Phillips Center. More last-minute details will be added over the next few days, so keep tuned! Cost for the entire afternoon of workshops is 12 dollars for adults, 10 dollars for students (12 and under free). New this year: childcare will be available! � Jan Jam 2009 Workshop Schedule � Time � Lounge � Potluck Room � Dance Hall � Other Noon- � Yoga stretching led by Tina Hope Caller Workshop Led by Ron Buchanan Noon-1:00 揜aise Your Voice and Call!� Integrate calling/physical movement. All levels. YouthDance! Noon-1:00 Blindfolded contras led by Jerome Grisanti For the young or young at heart! Massage on-going in lounge all afternoon ($). Childcare in Potluck Room ($) 1:00 Storytelling for Kids 1-2pm Intro to Klezmer for Fiddle/Guitar Workshop Led by Michael Shapiro & Friends Hot Squares Led by Ron Buchanon, 1:30 Awesome choreography! � 2:00 Fiddle workshop New England/ Celtic/Swing fiddling led by Ben Smith 2-3pm Clogging Workshop led by Matt Turino and Hilary Valentine 2:00-3:00 Intro to two clogging styles! � Fun kid activities in potluck room led by Adrienne 2-3pm 3:00 燬ong circle led by TBA 3-4pm Old-time Slow Jam led by Ed Hawkes, Laura Sleade 3:00-4:00 Contra Games led by Jerome Grisanti 3:00-4:30 � 4:00 � Swing Dance Workshop led by Lisa Ornstein and Ron Buchanan 4:00-5:00 Community band, open calling 4:30-5:30 � 5:00 � Crazy hat making (5pm), parade preparations (Parade at 7:30) Couples dancing to CD抯 5:30-6:30 Jamming on-going in potluck room starting at 5pm 6:00 � Potluck 6:00-7:00 � � 7:00 � � DANCE!! Ron Buchanan calls to the music of Geoff Seitz and Friends and Big Bluestem 7-1am � 8:00 Movie Night for kids! � � (Friday night 8pm dance: Jerome Grisanti and U4) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Better format: Updated Workshops for Jan Jam!
Sorry about the confusing formatting....here's an easier to read listing.
Here are the most recent developments regarding workshops/descriptions for Saturday afternoon at Jan Jam. All events @Phillips Center. More last-minute details will be added over the next few days, so keep tuned! Cost for the entire afternoon of workshops is 12 dollars for adults, 10 dollars for students (12 and under free). New this year: childcare will be available! Jan Jam 2009 Workshop Schedule Massage on-going in lounge all afternoon ($). Childcare in Potluck Room ($) Noon Yoga stretching led by Tina Hope Caller Workshop Led by Ron Buchanan Noon-1:00 "Raise Your Voice and Call!" Integrate calling/physical movement. All levels. YouthDance! Noon-1:00 Blindfolded contras led by Jerome Grisanti For the young or young at heart! 1:00 Storytelling for Kids 1-2pm Intro to Klezmer for Fiddle/Guitar Workshop Led by Michael Shapiro & Friends 1-2pm Hot Squares Led by Ron Buchanon, 1:30 Awesome choreography! 2:00 Fiddle workshop New England/ Celtic/Swing fiddling led by Ben Smith 2-3pm Clogging Workshop led by Matt Turino and Hilary Valentine 2-3pm Intro to two clogging styles! Fun kid activities in potluck room led by Adrienne 2-3pm 3:00 Song circle led by TBA 3-4pm Old-time Slow Jam led by Ed Hawkes, Laura Sleade 3:00-4:00 Contra Games led by Jerome Grisanti 3:00-4:30 4:00 Swing Dance Workshop led by Lisa Ornstein and Ron Buchanan 4:00-5:00 Community band, open calling 4:30-5:30 5:00 Crazy hat making (5pm), parade preparations (Parade at 7:30) Couples dancing to CD's 5:30-6:30 Jamming on-going in potluck room starting at 5pm 6:00 Potluck 6:00-7:00 7:00 DANCE!! Ron Buchanan calls to the music of Geoff Seitz and Friends and Big Bluestem 7-1am 8:00 Movie Night for kids! (Friday night 8pm dance: Jerome Grisanti and U4) |
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Updated Workshops for Jan Jam!
Here are the most recent developments regarding workshops/descriptions for Saturday afternoon at Jan Jam. All events @Phillips Center. More last-minute details will be added over the next few days, so keep tuned! Cost for the entire afternoon of workshops is 12 dollars for adults, 10 dollars for students (12 and under free). New this year: childcare will be available!
Jan Jam 2009 Workshop Schedule Time Lounge Potluck Room Dance Hall Other Noon- Yoga stretching led by Tina Hope Caller Workshop Led by Ron Buchanan Noon-1:00 "Raise Your Voice and Call!" Integrate calling/physical movement. All levels. YouthDance! Noon-1:00 Blindfolded contras led by Jerome Grisanti For the young or young at heart! Massage on-going in lounge all afternoon ($). Childcare in Potluck Room ($) 1:00 Storytelling for Kids 1-2pm Intro to Klezmer for Fiddle/Guitar Workshop Led by Michael Shapiro & Friends Hot Squares Led by Ron Buchanon, 1:30 Awesome choreography! 2:00 Fiddle workshop New England/ Celtic/Swing fiddling led by Ben Smith 2-3pm Clogging Workshop led by Matt Turino and Hilary Valentine 2:00-3:00 Intro to two clogging styles! Fun kid activities in potluck room led by Adrienne 2-3pm 3:00 Song circle led by TBA 3-4pm Old-time Slow Jam led by Ed Hawkes, Laura Sleade 3:00-4:00 Contra Games led by Jerome Grisanti 3:00-4:30 4:00 Swing Dance Workshop led by Lisa Ornstein and Ron Buchanan 4:00-5:00 Community band, open calling 4:30-5:30 5:00 Crazy hat making (5pm), parade preparations (Parade at 7:30) Couples dancing to CD's 5:30-6:30 Jamming on-going in potluck room starting at 5pm 6:00 Potluck 6:00-7:00 7:00 DANCE!! Ron Buchanan calls to the music of Geoff Seitz and Friends and Big Bluestem 7-1am 8:00 Movie Night for kids! (Friday night 8pm dance: Jerome Grisanti and U4) |
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Re: one more call for hosts!
Cheryl-
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We're hosting three folks at our house already, but if there is desperate need, we have a single upper bunk bed (Jonas') and floor space (hard-wood floor with thin area rug) in his room (person needs to be able to crawl up ladder). We also have two cats and kids, so this may cut down on desirability. Best, Brenda ----- Original Message -----
From: "cheryl louviere" <cheryl.louviere@...> To: "contra" <ucd_contra@...> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 1:28 PM Subject: [ucd_contra] one more call for hosts! Hello once again fellow dancers, |
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