RSCDS San Francisco Branch ~ Local Events Calendar, 2017
Rev. March 19, 2017 by Charlotte Greig. Important details highlighted in bold, if known.
March 2017
25: Sat, 5:30pm-10:00pm Sonoma County Scottish Dancer Party
and Fundraiser, sponsored by the Santa Rosa Class, Monroe Hall,
1400 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, 95401. Dancing, silent auction,
quilt raffle, great food and whisky tasting. Info: Sara Ganeless
Levine, 707 291-6112, [email protected].
26: Sun, 1:45pm-4:15pm Featured Devisor Class. Intermediate
/Advanced level. $10 per class. Holbrook Palmer Park, 150 Watkins
Ave, Atherton. Teachers Lin Pettengill and Paula Jacobson.
Info: Paula 831-688-8295 or Lin 650-455-3872.
26: Sun, 2:30pm-5:00pm Scottish Country Dance Workshop,
sponsored by the Palomanians. Some Scottish Country Dance
experience is beneficial but not essential. The Palmanians are a
folk dance group that loves Scottish Country Dancing. Donation:
$12. St Bede's Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park,
94025. Teacher Denise Heenan.
Info: Denise Heenan 408-249-6104, [email protected].
26: Sun, 2pm-4:30pm, Dance Angels wanted for Branch
Teacher Training Classes. Willow Glen American Legion Hall
#318, 1504 Minnesota Ave. San Jose, 95125. All levels of dance
experience welcome. Free for angels. Info & RSVP: Armin Busse,
408-586-8478, [email protected].
14: Fri 7:30pm Petticoats & Kilts Extravaganza with Danse Libre
and Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers, Cubberley Theater, Palo Alto,
94303. A historic dance extravaganza showcasing French, Central
European & Scottish dances from the Victorian era through the
early 20th century. Tickets available in advance from members of
Danse Libre in person and online. Adults $20 ($25 at the door).
Student/Child $15 sold in person. Tickets available at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2874461
Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers & Danse Libre. Photo by RJ Muna
15: Sat, 12:00-3:00pm DAA Course Assessment. Luna Dance
Studio, 605 Addison, Berkeley. Teachers: Fred DeMarse and Linda
Henderson. Info: Trina Merriman, 415-759-1916, [email protected].
15: Sat, 2:30pm-8:30pm, English & Scottish Country Dance
Workshop, Potluck & Party sponsored by the Moveable Feet
Club. First Baptist Church, 305 N. California, Palo Alto, 94301. A
basic knowledge of the fundamentals of English & Scottish country
dancing is beneficial but not required. Experienced dancers are
welcome. Teachers: Bruce Hamilton and Lin Pettengill. Donation:
$15. Info: Lucy Chang, [email protected]
16: Sun, 2:00pm-4:30pm, Dance Angels wanted for Branch
Teacher Training Class. Willow Glen American Legion Hall #318,
1504 Minnesota Ave. San Jose, 95125. Info & to RSVP: Armin
Busse, 408-586-8478, [email protected].
Gallant Candidate Teachers with their instructors, March 12th. Photo by Rachel Pusey
April 2017
1: Sat, 7:30pm with walkthroughs at 6:45pm, Monthly Party,
Mountain View Masonic Temple, 890 Church Street, Mountain
View. Hosted by Mountain View Class. Info: Mark Burt, 510-7607595, [email protected].
22-23: Sat-Sun, Dancing Feet 2017 Concert, presented by Red
Thistle Dancers, Louis B. Mayer Theatre, Santa Clara University,
Santa Clara. Saturday performance times 3 pm and 8 pm; Sunday
2 pm. Online ticketing available early February.
2: Sun, 12:00pm-3:00pm DAA Course. Luna Dance Studio, 605
Addison, Berkeley. Teachers: Fred DeMarse and Linda Henderson.
Info: Trina Merriman, 415-759-1916, [email protected].
8: Sat, 12:00pm-3:00pm DAA Course. Luna Dance Studio, 605
Addison, Berkeley. Teachers: Fred DeMarse and Linda Henderson.
Info: Trina Merriman, 415-759-1916, [email protected].
9: Sun, 2:00pm-4:30pm, Dance Angels wanted for Teacher
Training Classes. Willow Glen American Legion Hall #318, 1504
Minnesota Ave. San Jose, 95125. Info & to RSVP: Armin Busse,
408-586-8478, [email protected].
Los Lupeños de San José, Dancing Feet Concert 2017. Photo by Juan Ocampo
30: Sun, 1:45pm-4:15pm Featured Devisor Class. Intermediate/
Advanced level. $10 per class. Holbrook Palmer Park, 150 Watkins
Ave, Atherton. Teachers Lin Pettengill and Paula Jacobson.
Info: Paula 831-688-8295 or Lin 650-455-387.
RSCDS San Francisco Branch ~ Local Events Calendar, 2017
May 2017
6: Sat, 3:00pm with walk-throughs at 2:15pm, Tea Dance, Monthly
Party, Hill & Valley Club, 1808 B St, Hayward. Hosted by Berkeley
Classes. Info: Mark Burt, 510-760-7595, [email protected].
20: Sat, 10:00am-4:00pm Workshop, 5:30pm-9:30pm Ball. Youth
Workshop and Ball, sponsored by Santa Rosa Class. Monroe
Hall, 1400 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa. Teachers Linda
Henderson and Ron Wallace. Workshop: Intermediate/Advanced
dancers under 35 years. Ball: open to all dancers. Workshop $45
before 4/20, $55 after 4/20. $5 additional sibling discount. Ball
$20 at the door.
Info: Levi Bailey, 707-495 5704, [email protected].
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottishcountrydanceyouth.
Saluting the new dancers of 2015-2016 Photo by Rachel Pusey
24-25: Sat-Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm Workshop, 7:30pm Dance. Hike on
Sun for those who wish. Truckee Workshop and Dance Party.
Sponsored by Silver State Dancers. Truckee Community Arts
Center, 10046 Church St, Truckee, NV, 96160. Teacher Jennifer
Kelly. Workshop fee: $55. Info: Marian Stroh, 775-762-7870,
[email protected] or Crystal Goodwin, 775-240-2945,
[email protected].
25: Sun, 2:30pm-5:00pm Scottish Country Dance Workshop,
sponsored by the Palomanians. Some Scottish Country Dance
experience required. Donation: $12. St Bede's Episcopal Church,
2650 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, 94025. (Enter parking lot from
Monta Rosa Dr). Teacher Denise Heenan.
Info: Denise 408-249-6104, [email protected].
Santa Rosa Youth Workshop 2016 Attendees. Photo - Facebook.com/Scottishcountrydanceyouth/.
20: Sat, 10:30am Workshop, 7:00pm, Ball, Sacramento Spring
Workshop and Ball, sponsored by the Sacramento Branch.
Workshop at Young Ladies Institute, 1400 27th St, Sacramento.
Ball at E Clare Raley Studios for the Performing Arts, 2420 N St,
Sacramento. Teacher Marjorie McLaughlin. Early Bird and Youth
discounts.
Info: Peggy Hamilton, [email protected] Website: http://www.rscds-sacramento.org
29: Mon, 7-9:30pm, Santa Rosa Class End of Class Party,
Monroe Hall, 1400 W College Ave., Santa Rosa, California 95401.
Fun dances. Family and friends are welcome.
Info: Ron Wallace: 707-318-5660, [email protected].
September 2017
2: Sat: 7:30pm Jean Patrick Memorial Dance, Pleasanton
Veteran’s Hall, 310 Main Street in Pleasanton. More details to
follow. Info: Margaret Ward, [email protected].
November 2017
17-19: Fri-Sun, Asilomar Weekend & Workshop, and Ball at
Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA. Teachers: Fred
DeMarse, Mary Murray, Chandi McCracken, Sue Porter & Gary
Thomas. Musicians: Hood, Wink & Swagger with guests Lisa Doyle,
Erik Ievins & Donald Robertson, Laura Risk & Nicholas Williams.
Accepting Applications from Saturday April 1. Info: Asilomar
Weekend Chair: Patti Cobb, 510-858-7588, [email protected].
Web-site: www.asilomar.rscds-sf.org.
June 2017
3: Sat, 3:00pm with walk-throughs at 2:15pm, Monthly Party,
Aptos Grange, 2555 Mar Vista Dr, Aptos. Hosted by Santa Cruz
and Monterey Classes. Info: Sonya Newlyn, [email protected].
6: Mon, 7:30pm, San Jose Class End of Class Party. Dancing,
potluck supper. Dancers: $8. Willow Glen American Legion Hall
#318, 1504 Minnesota Ave. San Jose,95125. Live music by Border
Skirmish. Info: Ellen Lovell, 408-489-1939, [email protected].
17: Sat, 7:00pm Beginners' Ball, honoring the New Dancers of
2016-2017. Tickets: $28 (adults) /$12 (youth) or $32/$14 after June
11. Sponsored by the Santa Rosa Class at Hermann Sons Hall,
860 Western Ave, Petaluma, 94952. Live music by Hood, Wink &
Swagger. All ages welcome. Info: Sherry Wright, 707-823-9332,
[email protected].
Merrill Hall. Photo © Asilomar State Park & Conference Center
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Due date for next edition: Monday, 15 May, 2017