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spaces at Jan Jam have opened up
Due to weather cancellations there are, as of now, at least 10 openings for Jan Jam on a first come first serve basis. Please register through the online form.? Please, check back later in the day for any more openings.? Be aware the site will boldly proclaim registration is full, but go ahead and register.? We will contact you if indeed it fills to capacity.? What a great lineup for this weekend.? It's going to be so much Fun!!!
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Jan 10-12 ?????? Jan Jam Contra Dance Weekend @ Phillips Recreation Center!!!??????
#JanJam
Urbana Country Dancers! This coming weekend is our 36th Annual ??????Jan Jam Contra Dance Weekend?????? !!! "Registration is Closed - We have reached the maximum capacity of our dance hall and can no longer take registrations. If you'd like to be added to the wait list, you can email Miriam at mimbyla@... ." "We encourage you to test for COVID before you come. We will not be checking tests at the door but we appreciate your efforts to ensure we all stay healthy." An incomplete list of this and other upcoming events ...
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Jan Jam next weekend
#JanJam
The Chambana Jan Jam dance weekend is coming up in just a few days. Admissions are sold out and registration is closed, so I hope everyone who wanted to come got registered in time. There is a wait list in case there are any last minute cancellations, so see the website if you are still interested in going.
Due to the timing of Jan Jam our regular schedule of dances for this month is different than usual. Typically our dances are on the 1st and 3rd Fridays, but since Jan Jam starts on the 2nd Friday our next dance will be on the 4th Friday. So our next dance after Jan Jam will be on Friday, January 24 at the Channing-Murray Foundation. It will be another great evening of music and dance with Meadowhawk playing and Miriam Larson calling. If I don't see you at Jan Jam, I hope to see you on the 24th. Jonathan |
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get ready for Jan Jam
#JanJam
The Champaign-Urbana January Jam (Chambana Jan Jam) is coming up in less than 2 weeks on Friday, January 10 to Sunday, January 12. I hope everyone is planning to attend at least part of the event. This year's weekend will be held at the Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana. There will be some great music by the Mean Lids and the Brazenkeys. The featured caller for the weekend will be Bev Bernbaum. If you want to attend it is recommended that you register in advance.
For more information see The schedule of events for the weekend can be found at To register go to Events like this are run by volunteers. To volunteer to help out go to I hope to see everyone there. Jonathan |
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Sun Dec 22 7p Turino Family Band & Mon Dec 30 5:30p Papashoy Klezmer Band @ Rose Bowl !!
Urbana Country Dancers! Two special events that you will enjoy:
The Turino Family Band plays string band, Cajun, and original tunes. And don't forget to Register and Volunteer for our special Contra Dance weekend:
Stay warm! |
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Fri Dec 20 8-11p Kristi Emilsson & ??Dangerous Contraband?? @ Channing-Murray !!!
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Urbana Country Dancers! Don't miss our last dance of the year:
Masks Recommended Bring friends for the lesson & dance, your water bottle, and snacks for the break! EZ Volunteer @ An incomplete list of this and other upcoming events ...
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Stay Healthy! |
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last dance of the year on Friday
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Our final dance for 2024 will be this Friday, December 20 at the Channing-Murray Foundation in Urbana. The band will be the Dangerous Contraband with Sam Atkinson, Henry Kraatz, Beau Barber, Connor LaSalle & Mike Atkinson. The caller for the evening will be Kristi Emilsson. As usual there will be a short introduction to contra dance at 7:30 and the dance will start at 8. Wear some festive holiday garb and bring your friends to join in the fun and snacks to share at the break.
I hope everyone will come out and join us for an evening of fun, music and dancing. Jonathan |
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Sun Dec 15 1-5p Gabe is turning 50! Potluck and Contra Dance @ UCIMC !!!
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Urbana Country Dancers! Gabe is a beloved long-time Urbana Contra Dancer. See below for a transcription of Citlaly's flyer. I believe that Kristi will call with Miriam & Matt as the band. Hoping you can help Gabe and his family celebrate! Gabe is turning 50! LET¡¯S EAT, DANCE, AND CELEBRATE TOGETHER. December 15th
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English country dancing this Sunday
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You are invited to join the Central Illinois English Country Dancers at their dance this Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 5 pm at the Mansfield United Methodist Church, 200 East Illinois St., Mansfield, IL. The Flatland Consort will be providing the music and a group of local callers will be leading the dances. For extra fun some of the dances are set to holiday season tunes. Bring your friends to join in the fun and snacks to share at the break.
If you are interested in going and would like to carpool or get a ride, let me know. Jonathan |
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Jan Jam volunteers needed
#JanJam
Jan Jam is nearly a month away! We are so excited! We've a fantastic lineup, wonderful workshops, and lovely registrants. We encourage you to register now, as spots are limited due to our space. Also, our volunteer needs are many. Please sign up for one or two spots by following this link.
Some people thought they did sign up but there is a mysterious green box at the bottom of the Sign Up page. If this is not checked you are not in the system. Please, check if you thought you signed up. When you are "successful" at signing up you will receive an email confirmation. Our Jan Jam works with the cooperation of all of us, the Contra dance community. Here is the link again: Also, we've had a few last minute housing requests. If you have space to host please contact Jan Kalmar at jankalmarjoy@.... Thanks! |
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be sure to register for Jan Jam
#JanJam
Our big weekend of dance is just a few weeks away. Jan Jam will be at the Phillips Center in Urbana on Friday-Sunday, January 10-12. We will have a couple of great bands with the Mean Lids and Brazenkeys. The featured caller for the weekend will be Bev Bernbaum. While you will be able to register at the door, it is recommended that people register in advance.
You can find more info on the weekend at Online registration is at I've registered and I hope you will as well. I look forward to seeing everyone there. Jonathan |
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December Dances in Peoria area
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Some people were asking about upcoming dances in the Peoria area, in particular if they were holding an Australian New Years Eve dance this year. Here is a message from them about their dances later this month.
Jonathan ----- Rusty Pickup¡¯s Two December Dances Saturday, December 14, 7-9:30 at the Old Colony School in historic Bishop Hill.This is our annual Lucia Nights extravaganza, the culmination of a two-day schedule of festive events in this quaint village, all decked out for the holidays. The band for the evening will be our old friends, the Sangamo Stemwinders, and caller Gail Hintze will teach the dances. During the intermission, the PCA Madrigal Singers will fill the hall with their delightful voices, and a special guest promises to make an appearance. Monday, December 30, 7-9:30 pm?at beautiful Shore Acres Clubhouse in Chillicothe. This is our annual Aussie New Year¡¯s Eve Extravaganza The theme of the evening will be all things Australian, and dancers are invited to wear something festive or perhaps a costume with an Aussie flare. The ORIGINAL?Rusty Pickup String Band?will provide their distinctive pickin¡¯ and grinnin¡¯. Gail Hintze?and Jim Hicks?will do the calling, along with whatever guest callers who might show up. Suggested minimum donation for Rusty Pickup dances is $8. ($20 for families) Beginners, families and singles are always welcomed at Rusty Pickup dances. You are invited to bring a treat to share at intermission and please bring your water bottle. |
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Fri Dec 6 Too Old To Be Controlled lineup change
Urbana Country Dancers! On Thu Dec 5, 2024, I posted:
It turns out that tonight Too Old To Be Controlled will be:
Perhaps Too Old To Be Consistent? ?But they are sure to provide excellent dance music. Anyway, this is a special weekend, with a triple-header of dance events.
Stay Warm! |
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Re: Fri Dec 6 8-11p ?Miriam Larson & Too Old To Be Controlled? @ Phillips Center !!!
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On Thursday, December 5, 2024, 12:46 PM, Daniel Lewart via groups.io <lewart3@...> wrote:
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Fri Dec 6 8-11p ?Miriam Larson & Too Old To Be Controlled? @ Phillips Center !!!
#Dance
Urbana Country Dancers! Don't miss our last Phillips Center dance of the year:
Masks Recommended Bring friends for the lesson & dance, your water bottle, and snacks for the break! EZ Volunteer @ An incomplete list of this and other upcoming events to warm you up ...
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Stay Warm! P.S. |
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contra dance on Friday
#Dance
Our penultimate dance for the year will be this coming Friday, December 6. This dance will be held at 8 p.m. at the Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana. The band for the evening will be Too Old To Be Controlled with Claudia and Gary Kaufman & Dave Kuntz. Miriam Larson will be the caller.
As usual there will be a short introduction to contra dance at 7:30 and the dance will start at 8. Bring your friends to join in the fun and snacks to share at the break. I hope everyone will come out and join us for some fun music and dancing. Jonathan |
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Re: Nov 29-Dec 1 Breaking Up Thanksgiving Old-Time Music & Dance Weekend @ Evanston, IL
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To add to Dan's excellent list here is an additional dance in Indianapolis that is coming up.
----- Nov 30 UUI Contra with Supertrad You and your friends are invited to the next UUI Contra dance, Saturday night, November 30, 2024, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, 615 W 43rd St, Indianapolis, featuring live music by Supertrad (Sam Bartlett & Eric Schedler) and calling by Katie Zukof. Admission $10 per person at the door. Doors open at 7 PM Eastern Time. Food & Beverage contributions welcome. Venue has wood floor. Beginners, singles and couples welcome. All dances taught. Masks optional. Dance begins at 7:30 PM Eastern Time and ends at 10:30 PM. Flat shoes recommended. ----- Jonathan |
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Nov 29-Dec 1 Breaking Up Thanksgiving Old-Time Music & Dance Weekend @ Evanston, IL
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Urbana Country Dancers! This coming weekend is:
An incomplete list of this and other upcoming events ...
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Happy Thanksgiving! |
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