The March Port Townsend Community Dance will take place on Saturday, March 21st at the Quimper Grange. The Grange is located in Port Townsend’s Dundee Hill neighborhood at 1219 Corona Street. Doors open at 7:15 with dancing from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
The caller for March is Laura Mê Smith. The ever gracious Laura Mé Smith has been delighting dancers with her top notch teaching and rapier sharp wit since 1980. Her repertoire encompasses a variety of dances, from English country dance to contras to squares, as well as many styles and more. Her clear and concise instruction leaves more time to enjoy dancing to the wonderful tunes these dances use. She is known for helping dancers of all skill levels achieve maximum fun.
Port Townsend’s The Quimper Chums will be serving up dance tunes f0r the evening. The Chums include Dave Thielk, Katya Kirsch, Jeanette Henderson and Lori Bernstein. Dave Thielk has been playing for dances since 1990. The band promises to play with drive, flow and all around dance energy.
The Port Townsend Community Dance is inspired by traditional kitchen and barn dances and features a mixture of traditional sets, always danced to live music along with a dance caller. All experience levels are welcome; all dances are taught! Come alone, with a friend, with a partner, with the family – or with the whole village! Admission is $10 per person/$20 per family; however, no one will be turned away at the door. Cash only, please. Please bring your own personal water bottle and consider arriving on foot or by bicycle if possible!
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