We can't wait to dance with everyone again.  The first part of the evening will be easier dances for anyone, even the younger kids, and then we will open the refreshment table and the rest of the evening will be for the 10 and up crowd.  As always, costumes are not required, but we would love to see you in your festive patriotic clothing.  The doors will open about 4:15 so we can start right on time.

American folk dances and the associated traditional music embody fundamental values of great worth to our culture, our nation and our children.  We can promote these values by opening doors for greater participation by new dancers, dance callers and musicians – and, especially, by nurturing newfound love of traditional music and dance by young people.  There is no more wholesome way for friends and families to share time together than in the fellowship of dance and making the music of dance.  Our job is to use, and thereby preserve as living history, the joyful dances and music we have inherited – and to pass it all on to the next generation.
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In this age of amnesia, so many of the traditions and skills which help remind us who we are have been lost, forgotten, or discarded; Capital City Historical Dancers & Musicians was founded specifically to counter this trend.  But in recent months we have gotten away from our traditon of teaching historic folk dances, but we are planning to return to that mission.  

With that in mind, we have established a new routine of having two monthly dance classes for those who are 10 and above to learn more complicated dances and then a family dance on the third month that will give us an opportunity to come together and dance some simple dances that even the youngest amoung us can enjoy as well as dance the new dances we have learned at the classes.   Each Family Dance will have a theme, decorations, and refreshments. While instructors will also be available at these dances, the emphasis will still be upon a wholesome, relaxing environment for the whole family where if you can walk you can dance. We will do super simple dances for anyone as well as some of the dances that we have worked on during the classes.  We will still do a teaching walk-through before each dance, but if you choose to not come to the classes you will find it easier if you partner with someone who does come.

With this mix of Teaching Dances and Family Dances, we hope to promote excellence in dancing while also providing a means for passing on a love of dance to the little ones.​

Do you love the idea of our formal balls, but feel like you aren't quite ready for a formal evening that starts at 7:30 and may not end until 11 or after?  Do you want a formal dance opportunity for your homeschooled kids, but don't really like the vibe of an actual prom?  Then this dance is for you!  It will be more formal than our family dances, and in keeping with the more formal will be limited to dancers who are 13 and above.  But it won't be a late night event.  It is a masquerade, so feel free to dress up some and even wear a mask if you like.  There will also be a bit more teaching at this event than at our ball, so no problem if you aren't very experienced with folk dances.  Invite your friends and come join the fun.  

Location:
Thornhill Education Center
700 Leslie Ave
Frankfort KY, 40601

​Pre-registration not required.

Our first practice session will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 1-3 at the Thornhill Education Center, 700 Leslie Avenue, Frankfort.  Join us for a time of learning and refreshing as we prepare for the upcoming ball.  If you have never done these dances or it has been a while, take this opportunity to join us for some fun learning.  You are also welcome to pre-register for the ball at the practice session.  

Early registration for the Simple Summer Ball is now open.  Discounted pre-registration prices are $10 per dancer and $15 per couple.  Students with prior dance experience who are 13-18 are $5 each.   Please send checks made out to CCHDM to CCHDM c/o Wendy Howe, 942 5th Ave. Frankfort KY, 40601.   The first practice/learning session will be in mid-May so check back for a date soon.