.We will once again gather in Frankfort on the evening of December 20th for a festive evening of Christmas revelrie and a birthday celebration.  The evening will begin at 7:30 with refreshments, both sweet and savory, and English Country Dancing will begin at 8.  Pull out your semi formal clothing for this celebration.  Regency garb greatly appreciated, but not required.  As long as you are appropriately festive, you are good enough for us.

A basic understanding of English Country Dancing is best because no teaching is done the night of the ball.  We will do a brief walkthrough of each dance just before it is danced.  We will privide opportunities to become familiar with the dances at our monthly classes mentioned below.  You also have the opportunity to learn English Country Dance in Berea on the 4th Saturday of each month from 4-6 at the Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St, Berea, KY 40403. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students or with the Lexington English Country Dancers on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 at Temple Adath Israel, 124 North Ashland Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky for $3 per person. 
  
PREPAID reservations if received by December 6: $15 per person, or $25 per couple
(MAIL check, payable to CCHDM, to Wendy Howe, 942 5th Ave, Frankfort KY 40601)
AT THE DOOR: $20 per person, or $30 per couple
SPECIAL-WELCOME Discount for YOUTHS age 13-18: $10 per person.

Hints of fall are in the air, and school is starting back up.  That must mean it is time to mark your calendars for our fall dance class sessions.   We meet once a month to learn and enjoy historic dances.  We will kick off the semester with the family dance, where we invite all dancers of all ages to enjoy family favorites.  You can find more information about that below.  However, in October, we invite those 10 and above to learn some of the more complex dance moves and discover new favorites to love.  

Our fall lineup will include Oct. 10, Nov.  7, and Dec. 5.  all from 4:30-6:30.  Since it is Jane Austen's 250th Birthday year, we plan to focus primarily on English Country Dances.  Many of the dances we learn will be featured at our annual Ae Prideful Ball (without prejudice) in December, though not necessarily all of them.  We hope to expand your knowledge and love of historic dancing while enjoying time with friends.

The classes will be held at Thornhill Education Center, 700 Leslie Ave, Frankfort, KY.  Be sure to bring some water to drink as no snacks are shared during the classes and wear comfortable clothing that you can move easily in,  Those younger than 10 are welcome to watch quietly or play out back in the fenced area.   The cost is only $5 per dancer or $25 for a family.  If you have any questions, please reach out.  We hope to see you there.  

 Our fall semester is beginning again!  We will kick off the season with a Family Dance for all ages on Friday, Sept 5.  We will begin the evening with a Grand March for as many as will at 4:30.  Because this is a follow-the-leader dance, anyone of any age can join in on the fun.  We will then have several other dances geared to almost any age.  Midway through the evening we will have a short break where we will enjoy the potluck sweet and savory snack.  The second half will have more of an emphasis on the older crowd with some faster, more difficult dances.  This is a time of festivity and celebration of the beginning of school and the return of fall with an anticipation of some cooler weather arriving soon!  

As usual, we will dance at Thornhill Education Center, 700 Leslie Ave, Frankfort, KY.  Doors open at about 4:15 and dancing is from 4:30-6:30. Admission is $5 per dancer or $25 per family.  Please bring a sweet or savory snack to share.  We will have drinks.  

Our final family dance for the spring season is Friday May 2.  The theme is Derby since it is one day before the Kentucky Derby.  So break out your Derby hats and join us for some family fun to celebrate spring and the end of the school year.  Bring a sweet or savory snack to share with the group.  We will dance from 4:30-6:30 at Thornhill Education Center.  The doors open about 4:15. There will be some dances for all ages, with more of an emphasis on the older members of our group in the second half.  $5 per dancer or $25 per family payable at the door.   We can't wait to dance with you.

Join us on Friday to learn some new dances.  Bring your water bottle and wear comfy cloths.  We can't wait to dance with you at Thorn Hill Education Center.