I am excited to announce we have scheduled three free practices for our upcoming ball.  

All will be held at the Highland Christian Church on the corner of Lyons and Versailles road.  
Sunday May 19 at 3-5
Saturday June 8 at 10-12
Saturday June 15 at 10-12

I hope to see you there!

It's almost time!  Our summer ball is coming up in just over 2 months.  Check out the attached flier for more information and registration instructions.  We hope to be scheduling some practice session for late May or early June.  Check back to see when those are scheduled.  

It is with great excitement that I come to you with information about the upcoming dance season.  


We will once again be hosting dance sessions for for our up and coming dancers as well as our more mature dancers.  This time we will be offering. five weeks of family dances open to those of all ages who are willing to participate and take instruction from February 15- March 15 from 6:30 to 8:30.  After that we will host five weeks of Folk Dance geared toward teens and above on March 22 - April 12 also from 6:30+-8:30.  Each of these sessions is dependent upon enough early registrations being sufficient to host a dance.  With that in mind we will open early registration now and end it January 31.  If enough registrations have not been received for either session, we will then open that session up to the alternate group.  

The fee will remain the same as the fall session.  $25 per family, $20 per couple, and $15 per individual.  A deposit of $10 is enough to secure your position.  We love to have experienced adults participate with our family dances and help the younger dancers learn.  If you wish to register for both session it will be $45 for a family, $35 for a couple and $25 for an individual.  

Please send payment to CCHDM, 624 Blade Ave, Frankfort KY   40601

​We will also hold our annual meeting where new officers will be elected on March 22.  More information to come about that soon.

I know some people are very visual learners.  Because of that I have created a playlist of some of the dances we will do this year.  Please do NOT let these videos intimidate you!  They are easy dances for the most part and often look more complicated than they are.  But if you need to see it to understand it, here are some samples for you.  I can't wait to see you all Saturday. 

We have added another practice session Saturday Decemmber 8 from 1-3 at the Paul Sawyier Public Library community room.  Come join the fun!

  And that means it's time for Ae Prideful Ball, Without Prejudice.  

“Will you walk a little faster?” said a whiting to a snail, “There’s a porpoise close behind us, and he’s treading on my tail. See how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all advance!  They are waiting on the shingle – will you come and join the dance?” – The Lobster Quadrille:  Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland …

                   YE GUDE RESIDENTES OF (and visitors to) AULD FRANKFORT-TOWNE-ON-YE-RIVER’O…

                 The Capital City Historical Dancers and Musicians  …are almighty pleased to present…
                    ♫  Ae Prideful Ball (Without Prejudice)  ♫
          (an’ that on the Occasion of the 243rd anniversary of Miss Jane Austen’s Birthday in December 1775)
♪   ♪   ♪ T’will happen, anon, on the evening of December 15, 2018 at ye Masonic Temple which be inconspicuously located at 308 Ann Street, downtown Frankfort – Second Floor, elevator available
                                               7:30: YE SOCIAL TYME (refreshments served)
                                               8:00: YE DANCE   ♪   ♪   ♪
                                        Lively and Exquisite Musick will be provided by the famous & elegant
                                                             ♫ Capital City Country Dance Ensemble  ♫
Welcomed and Most Heartily Encouraged: Authentic Dress of the Regency Period, 1775 through 1825… …& most other Fine, Fancy, Swell and Elegant Apparel and Costumery nae matter howe shockinge t’mae be

YE DANCE PROGRAM        1. Indian Queen   2. Childgrove     3. The Touchstone    4.The Geud Man of Ballangigh     5. The Fine Companion     6. Cockle-Shells    7. Dargason 
 -- Ae Festive Intermission and Refreshments will follow the Seventh Dance  
8. The Female Saylor     9. Prince William   10. A Trip to Paris    11.   If  All  the World Were Paper                                  12. Jack’s Maggot       13. Epping Forest     14.   Well  Hall
 -An instructive walk-through will precede each dance. 
     
Ye Fair Bargains for Admission
♪  PREPAID reservations if received by December 1:   $10 per person, or $15 per couple
​ (MAIL check, payable to CCHDM, to  George Fowler, 624 Blade Drive, Frankfort KY 40601)

♪  AT THE DOOR:     $15 per person, or $25 per couple

♪  SPECIAL-WELCOME Discount for YOUTHS age 13-18:    $5 per person.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  Wendy Howe (502/319-1483); George Fowler (502/227-7543)
​

Would you like to learn to dance like Daniel Boone, Laura Ingles Wilder, Paul Sawyier, George Washington, Abe Lincoln, or even your great grandparents? 

Then join us on Friday nights for some fun as we learn these fun, interactive dances that have been passed down for generations.  Both the slightly more formal dances from the ballroom of Liberty Hall as well as the more laid back dances at the village celebrations or even on the Oregon Trail.  All taught in a laid back, easy manner.  No dance experience necessary and kids are not only welcomed, but encouraged to attend.  If you can walk, you can do these dances.  

Pass the love of dance and movement on to future generations by joining us every Friday evening for a fun filled family night! 
We look forward to dancing with you! 

Place: Thorn Hill Learning Center Gymnatorium
(700 Leslie Ave. Frankfort) 
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM 
Dates: Sept 7, 21, Oct 5, 19, and Nov 2

Dancer Fee  
Entire Season: Per individual $15, Two people registered as partners $20 or Family Rate $25 for 3 or more members of the same family.
Registration due by Aug 31. 
Single Dance: Individual $4, Couple $7, Family $10
Registration Form
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
email: __________________________________________________________________________
Single dancer - $15* Couple - $20* Family - $35*
(minimum deposit of $10 required for registration. Balance due once dance starts)


Send payment as well as this form to:
CCHDM
624 Blade Ave
Frankfort KY   40601

Contact information: Wendy 502-319-1483 or George 502-277-7543
*Payment will be refunded if minimum number of registrations are not received to secure venue.