The
Folk Circle and its member groups sponsor
regular dances, sings, classes and workshops, as well
as some full weekends of music and dance.
All are open to the public and appropriate for all ages.
Folk
Circle and Member Group Events:
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• Berea
International
Festival
This festival brings in traditional music and
dance groups in a cultural exchange of authentic
arts, crafts, music and dance from around the world . Its focus is to
gather many different groups together and share their culture with
others who might not get the experience
otherwise. It is an altogether fun experience for all ages. Performances, demonstrations and hands-on
activities are all free and open to the public.
• Levi
Jackson
Dance Weekend
For more than fifty years, the Levi Jackson Dance
Weekend has been a
tradition of cooperative fun and fellowship among experienced dancers
in late September at Levi Jackson State Park in London, Kentucky.
• Danish-American
Christmas Party
Each December, everyone is invited to experience a
traditional Danish
Christmas party, complete with stories, carols, crafts, food, dancing,
and the Santa Lucia procession. And no Christmas party would be
complete
without a visit from St. Nicholas! It is hosted by Berea College's
'Resident Dane', who also leads classes in Danish gymnastics at Acton
Folk Center for ages
from pre-school through college.
• Berea
Folk Dancers
The Berea Folk Dancers host English Country dances
throughout the year
except for the month of August. Every Friday, you can find them at the
Dance Studio in Berea College Seabury Center from 7:30 to 9:00. The
dance is free to all, and new dancers are encouraged to come and learn
the movements and styling that distinguishes this type of dance.
The group hosts a special event on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It
might be a potluck followed by an evening dance, a series of workshops
from a nationally recognized dance teacher, or in February, the
Valentine Ball. Price varies depending on the event. A schedule is sent
to all members at the beginning
of the membership year in September.
• Contra
Dances, Contraire
Dance Association
The Contraire Dance Association
holds a lively
contra dance at the Acton Folk Center on the 4th Saturday of each
month. New dancers are encouraged to attend the orientation at 7:30 and
the dance runs from 8:00 - 11:00. Potluck refreshments are
offered at the break - feel free to bring your favorite snack.
And every 3rd Friday, from 9:00 to 12:00 there is a contra
for any and all. No prior dance experience is needed, and its not
only dancing offered. If you play any
instruments, you can come play in their open band, and if you are a
budding caller, feel free to come try calling in a welcoming
environment.
Oh Contraire also supports two annual dance weekends:
Swing
Shift is a contra and swing dance weekend produced in
January with our LexDance neighbors. The weekend starts in Lexington on
Friday with a swing workshop and contra dance, then moves to Berea for
more swing workshops, a potluck, contra dance and after-party till the
wee hours.
Hands Four Spring
Dance Weekend is
a weekend full of workshops and
dances featuring many styles
of dance, as well as music, singing and a dance caller's workshop. Held
in April,
it attracts dancers from all over the US. A high point of the weekend
is
Sunday's relaxing brunch and waltz, followed by a final spirited contra
dance.
