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 We are excited to announce that we will be hosting monthly family dances this fall. These dances are open to those of all ages who can listen and follow directions.
Friday Sept 4, Oct 2, and Nov 6 4:30-6:30 $5 per dancer or $25 for a family Thornhill Education Center 700 Leslie Ave, Frankfort, KY
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You are cordially invited to learn the dances of the Regency era. Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance series inspired by the assemblies and ballrooms of the early 1800s. Whether you dream of stepping into a scene from Pride and Prejudice or simply wish to enjoy an evening of music, movement, and laughter, this class will prepare you for the ball season ahead. No experience required. No partner necessary. Only comfortable shoes, a willingness to dance, and having reached the age of 13. Come learn: • graceful figures • proper Regency dance etiquette • reels, circles, and longways sets • the confidence to join the next ball with ease Your place in the set awaits. Pre-registration is required. Regular price $50, earlybird price $40 per person. Registration ends Aug 15. Please see our registration page to register online or reach out via email for other registration options.   We have secured a new location for the ball!
Still historic and beautiful. Two full public restrooms. No more lines! No stairs. Ample parking across the street. Slightly different time: Social time begins at 6:30 Dancing 7:00-10:00 pm Mark your calendars now and plan to join us Saturday, December 19! 311 Washington Street, Frankfort KY More info will be provided as we open registration.  Christmas is squarely in the rear-view mirror, and it is time to look forward to our spring semester of dance classes. With the 250th birthday of the United States of America coming this July, it is a great time to learn some of the dances that have stood the test of time through the 400 years of history as a group of colonies and eventually a country. Folk dancing is a form of living history, so we will learn some of the traditional dances that our ancestors danced, as well as some of the more modern dances that were composed based on these traditional dances. The figures have remained basically the same through the centuries, but often the names changed, the music changed, and how the figures fit together have been altered slightly.
If you joined us last semester for our classes that emphasized English Country Dancing, things will feel very familiar, but also not quite the same. If the set step isn't your favorite move, you will find that as we move away from ECD, it is used a bit less frequently, though it never disappears. We also hope to help you improve your country waltzing, as well as possibly introduce the Polka a little. Because these dances are not always simple, we plan these classes for those who are 10 and above and have a desire to learn this timeless skill. For those who are still preteens, it will always be easier if they choose a partner who is mid-teens or above. Parents, please encourage your kids toward this, especially if it is encouraged at the time the sets are being formed. Mixing the ages makes learning easier for everyone! Where: Thorn Hill Education Center, 700 Leslie Ave, Frankfort, KY When: Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 10 - 4:30-6:30 Cost: $5 per dancer or $25 per family Payment is accepted at the door and is generally an honor system. We ask that everyone sign in on the registration form. Join us as we celebrate the 250th Birthday |
