Music & Dance
The dance programs below are offered by Ashland Country Dancers at The DanceSpace. All classes will take place at The DanceSpace unless otherwise specified. The DanceSpace is located at 280 E Hersey St #10 in Ashland. To register or for more information please call 541.482.9586 (online registration is not available).
English & Scottish Dance From lyrical to boisterous, silly to sublime, English country dance dates from the 1600s. Discover dances of Jane Austen’s time as well as newly composed dances. Experience the strength and elegance of Scottish strathspeys and the high energy and sense of flight of the jigs and reels. Enjoy moving to beautiful music as you learn this joyful living tradition. No partner or experience necessary. Special Beginners’ Nights Monday, February 10, and Monday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. AGES 10—Adult DAYS Mondays DATES Session 1 | February 17—March 31 Session 2 | April 21—June 2 TIME 7:30—9:30pm COST $4/class
English & Scottish Dance Party with Live Music Nationally recognized musicians Jacqueline Schwab (piano) and Michelle Levy (fiddle and viola) will play for an evening of dance. No partner necessary. Some experience helpful—come to Monday night classes (February 10 to March 31) to learn the basic form and some of the dances we will do at this dance party. AGES 10—Adult DAY Friday DATE April 4 TIME 7:30—10:30pm PLACE The Grove Gym COST $8
Family Barn Dance Skip, circle, star, gallop and twirl! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of traditional dance from England, Scotland and America. No partner or experience necessary. AGES Babes in Arms—Adult DAY Sunday DATE March 2 TIME 2—4pm COST $5 or $10/family
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