t o o has been composing and calling contra dances for over 25 years with energy and enthusiasm that f Scott Higgs (PA) continue to grow. From Seattle to Antwerp, dancers praise Scott’s engaging programs, dynamic presentation and emphasis on fun! k A Take this extended opportunity to connect with a truly charismatic leader.

e t n Cis Hinkle (GA) delights contra and square dancers with her skilled teaching, welcoming manner, playful enthusiasm, e e and masterful selection of dances. When not on the road in the USA, England or Denmark, or coordinating the Augusta Heritage m Workshop in West Virginia, she teaches Tai Chi in her native town, Atlanta. e v , a skilled teacher by profession, gives clear and concise instructions with an easy smile and delightful sense W o Gaye Fifer (PA) of humor. An active dancer herself, she is attentive to the nuances that enliven dancers. M

started waltzing prenatally, clogging at age 8, and Morris dancing at 13. As a grown-up, Matthew Duveneck (ME)

c he is drawn to couple dancing and especially enthralled by tango. As a teacher, he aims for the sublime by emphasizing subtle

i connections to the music, to the floor, and to partner, self, and the community.

s Anna Gilbert (ME) is delighted to be assisting her dance partner, Matthew. She is a professional designer and passionate July 3-10, 2010 photo by Margaret Anderson

dancer who believes that creativity is a kindness best shared with others and who encourages individuals to enjoy their dance at all levels. u “... calling my 1st contra dance? Or, is it actually tango dancing? at the Mendocino Woodlands Or, is it every night, moving on a floor filled with a community of has fiddled for dances, festivals and celebrations for 30 years. Her repertoire includes old-time skilled and talented dancers and unbelievably good music!” Laura Light (VA) in the Coastal Redwoods of & swing, New England, Scandinavian, Cape Breton, Quebecois and Irish, as well as her original compositions. - Dan Vilter, Covina, CA

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Once again, the Bay Area Country Dance Society’s George Paul (VA) has been playing and misplaying the piano since he was three years old. He cut his teeth in

American Dance and Music Week will come alive at the honky-tonks and juke joints, dodging beer bottles and fights in country bars. Somehow, he learned to play straight

CONTRAS AND magnificent Mendocino Woodlands Camp, a National from the heart, and he writes soul absorbing music. d Historic Landmark near the coastal village of Mendocino, SQUARES a four-hour drive north of San Francisco. Discover rich , percussionist and storyteller, has studied rhythms, dances and rich oral traditions

Scott Higgs Jubal Creech (NC)

n textures in this secluded, lush, temperate, and truly magical from the Pan-African Diaspora and is a sought-after studio musician and favorite at music camps. He is also a massage Cis Hinkle &

place where, for many years, dancers and musicians have therapist and energetic body worker currently exploring the healing powers of rhythm, sound, music, and storytelling. a Gaye Fifer gathered to learn, relax, and enjoy the art of playing,

dancing, and creating special connections as a community. Alice White (KY) has deep seated family musical ties to the Hindman Settlement School and Berea

COUPLE DANCING College’s Christmas Dance School. After twenty years of touring with her family’s bluegrass band, The McClain

Family Band, she remains a professional musician focusing mostly on dance music. e Rustic cabins with wood-burning stone fireplaces are set

y Matthew Duveneck &

t along meandering footpaths. Wooden balconies overlook e c Anna Gilbert Al White (KY) began playing mandolin and guitar at an early age in New Mexico and gravitated to

i the majestic redwood forest, or the lily-covered pond with

c bluegrass while in college. An valued member of The McLain Family Band, he currently teaches “Appalachian

its resident frogs and otters, or across the meadow where

o n Instruments” and leads student bluegrass and country bands at Berea College.

OUTSTANDING MUSIC we frolic at our annual picnic. Nearby bathhouses are

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The Avant Gardeners equipped with electricity and abundant hot water. Find

plays clarinet with great verve, clarity, and harmonic whim. Besides contra and English

a Anna Patton (VT) e

with plenty of trails for hiking, a river for swimming, and the

c dance tunes, her repertoire includes Balkan, Brazilian choros, and early jazz. Currently, she also works with the bands Elixir

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Alice & Al Smith picturesque town nearby, perched on cliffs overlooking the and Housetop and leads a swing harmony-singing ensemble at the Vermont Jazz Center.

a Pacific and offering fine restaurants and outdoor hot tubs

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for relaxing on your day in town or before or after camp. Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (VT) fiddles traditional and original music with infectious energy, passion, and

y and grace, infusing elements of Irish, French Canadian, and New England styles and influences from swing, blues, and

r Stuart Kenney t This year, we welcome our new Program Director, Laura classical music. He is the former Youth Projects Intern for the Country Dance and Song Society.

n Light, who has gathered an ensemble of teachers and

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u STORYTELLING AND is a second-generation dancer and musician holding a college degree in classical musicians new to Mendocino as well as warm, familiar Owen Morrison (VA) o faces. Our staff are all experienced campers, skilled at guitar performance. His fluid guitar playing, influenced by styles as diverse as bluegrass, swing, classical, and flamenco, is a PERCUSSION C rooted in traditional dance music. bringing out the best in folks and sharing their know-how a c Jubal Creech in an inclusive and joyous way. They represent a wide e i r variety of styles and solid expertise, and are certain to Stuart Kenney (MA), one of the most in-demand upright bass and banjo players on the contra dance circuit, mixes New

A JAM-O-RAMA create exquisite moments amid our site's natural beauty. England music with Cajun Blues. His musicianship and creativity underlie his up-close and personal teaching style. r Given Harrison y , a versatile musician skilled with bass, guitar, and mandolin, has been playing music on various a e The organizers and staff of American Dance and Music Given Harrison (CA) B SOUND Week invite you to share great food, laughter galore, stages since 1974 and is currently a member of three bluegrass bands and an old-time contra dance band. A devoted old-car nut and sailing Marty Brenneis amazing stories and songs, and top-notch dancing and enthusiast, he is a reliably mischievous and valued camp instigator. m music. Come and join us. Create what will surely become , valued "gizmo guy," was a rock 'n roll engineer in a former life. It wasn't long after he started SIMPLE PLEASURES some of your most favorite memories. Marty Brenneis (CA) A contra dancing that he began twiddling the knobs on the soundboards for dance, and he hasn't stopped yet. CATERING Tod Nysether Tod Nysether (CA), chef and owner of "Simple Pleasures Catering," loves to cook good food. Folks have been known to engage in plate-licking, chortling, and cavorting after eating his fine meals. www.bacds.org/amweek dancing. Matthew Duveneck dancers' banquet!IndulgeinthebeautifulandsensualArgentineTango, Unusual Formations harvest ingredients from East Coast swing, two-step and polka, andblenda harvest ingredientsfromEastCoastswing,two-stepandpolka, enough toelectrify thenightwithabrilliantwhirl of contrasandcouples, combined withatwistofzest.GayeFifer variety ofpartner-basedWestern Swing Get atasteofOddandQuirkyContras&Squares offering chillingstories bythelicksofcampfire. Bring-onYour Bling vintage figurestoflavoryourPerfect Waltz Relish ScottHiggs' Relish & theHonky-Tonk Tornados Contra Dance Scott Roadhouse will co-hostCallers'Forum Party neophyte calleroratouringpro,youareinvitedtoimproveyourskills,polish Balance &SipCafe' your presentationandaddtorepertoire.Onthemenufindsupportive risers aroundthecampfire,sippingyourfirstlattepreparedtoorderat the paperbacklibrary. feedback andscheduledpracticeopportunities. Bookstore ancient Chinesemeditativemartialart.Or, communewithotherearly Community Art Write thatDance! Before breakfast,"SwimintheAir"withCisHinkle the riverorexploring withaWoodlands naturalist.JoinAnnaGilbert and adancethatthrills?Scott In theafternoons,ExpectUnexpected Contra Choreography

memorable anddistinctivedances. unveil theMagicalMysteriesofManipulatingSound camaraderie aroundtheperpetualcampfireatBackPorch. MartyBrenneis JubalCreech square dances. renditions ofpersonalstoriesandtraditionalfolktalesduringStoryCircle OwenMorrison for restandrelaxation,spontaneoussinginglaughter, andcongenial Gaye Before lunch,shareyourhiddentalents:sing,dance,play, orreciteforthe GetcoolwithLynn Ackerson, written duringtheGoldenAgeofSquareDancing. entertainment ofyourWoodlands communityduringourgatheringat Enjoyfulldaysofdanceandmusicclassesalongwithampleopportunities CatchCis'SquaresfromtheNifty50’s the BackPorch, , providingcontradanceentrees,andCis BlendcontrasintoEnglishCountryDances Savor Potpourri UndertheLightofSilveryMoon toletyourhairdown,kickup heelsandswingwithGiven , andscourTheGrandeMarche’ Clothing Boutique willleadwelllovedClassicFavorites, in the A.M, theP.M., intheA.M, andintheeveningsaftersuppertime. willgatherseasonedandamateurtellersaliketoshare , assistedbyAnnaGilbert , luxuriatewithamassage,peruse thewell-stocked24/7 willtempteventhemostdemandingsweettooth. appetizersofEngagingandPlayfulContra-nuances coordinatedbyGivenHarrison Whatmakesthedifferencebetweenadancethat'works' , classtimedesignedforone-dayworkshops: . , masterdecoderofallthoseknobsandbuttons,will invitesallforKerry Sets thenenticeyoutostretchyourcreativitydevelop Daily Schedule offeringaThemeduJour . Bravethedarkness withJubal&theGhouls willsetafoundationoftoolsandIdeasfor calling Rock 'n Roll Contras 'n Roll callingRock dancestyles.MixCross-Stepand photo by JohnBohlman 's sampler of Unspeakably 's samplerofUnspeakably . . Stop in at The Rock'n . StopinatTheRock'n : parties,boardgames,swimmingin , willofferacompletecouple , addingsquaredanceflavors, , western-stylesquaresthatwere , southwesternIreland'sversionof , CisHinkle suchas‘DutchCrossing’. withScott buffet.Whether . leadingTai Chi .

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-KenBlackwood,Alberta,Canada would beverydifficult.” during theweek.Thestandardissohighthatimproving[myexperience] “ ...thebandsweresuperb.Iespeciallylikedbeingabletoplaywiththem . Whether youlearnbyearornotation,bringyourinstrumentsand voice toparticipateinfocusedmusicworkshopsalldaylong,or kick backandjoinalike-mindedpick-upgroup.Bothdaily Connect with someofthefinestmusicians inthegenre. classes andspecialone-timesessionswillbehappening. Tai Chi,playforCallers' OpenMic,orjointheCamper Band. Find manyopportunities toperform George Paul Keyboard Connections, techniques andaddingspicetoyourplaying. bluegrass, countryandfolk Song Swap Vocal Harmonies Strum-a-Little, Flat-Pick-a-Little pleasure ofsingingtogether. AnnaPatton on howtomakedifferentaccompanimentstylesdanceableand Explore NewandFamiliar Vocal Territories will offerefficienttechniquesforbothleadandrhythmguitar. Rama Sharing tunesinparallelwithOwen'sguitarworkshopand new ones,lookoutfor Given Harrison’s For thoseinterestedinpumpingoutfamiliartunesorsharing aiming forgreatjammingopportunitieslaterintheweek, Ethan Hazzard-Watkins collaboration withinadanceband. concentrating onthe'feel'oftraditionaltunesandinspiring Join George percussive style, Jubal Creech harmonies-in-your-head and Write thatTune! Wrapping West African-basedrhythmswithhisownunique composition willbetranscribedtosharewithyourband- mates andbringintoyourhomecommunity. music. of musiciansallskilllevelsintotheheartcontradance Band Together , occurringatdifferenttimesduringeachday. Music, Music , "TheKingofContraFunk," willdeepenyour tocoralthoserandomnotes,funkyrhythms,and ; Al&AliceWhite with Stuart Kenney exploring easyandaccessible willoffer Tips onTop Fiddling photo by Mary De Felice De photo by Mary . Accompanydancersduring : OwenMorrison willtapthe Contra Beat willwelcomealltoa . whowillleadanensemble spontaneousJam-O willleadSwing , justforthe Your willfocus .

- Only full-timeregistrantswillbeaccepted.Participants 15-17 years-old arewelcomeifaccompaniedbyaresponsibleadult. Smoking is permittedinlimitedareasofthesite;petsarenot trip cancellation insurance. allowed on the campgrounds.For thehealthofallcamp participants, pleaseusefragrance-freepersonalhygiene To protect your investment,youmaywishtoconsiderpurchasing products. Detailedinformationregardingproductsprovided tion feewillberetainedforcancellationsreceivedafterJune19. by BACDS,aswellthoseyoumightchoosetobringyourself, willfollow youracceptance. retained forcancellationsreceivedafterJune5.Theentireregistra-

be retainedforcancellationsreceivedafterApril26.$400will Scholarships areavailable. registration formandsubmittheseparateapplicationpostedon All cancellations www.bacds.org/amweek.

> Althoughallcamperswillhavelightdailychores,thesmooth operation ofcampdependsupontheeffortsWork-Trade campers. evident andheart warming.ManyThanks!” March 21 A limited numberofWork-Trade positions atmosphere iswonderful, thesettingisextraordinary. Volunteerismis

registration feeof$554. "Great camp,greatprogram, great staff,organization!Therelaxed Notification ofacceptanceorwait-list status willbee-mailedby considered inorderofapplication.Pleasesubmita$150depositwith your request. If theweekisoversubscribedby March 13,alottery >Thanks tothegenerosityofCountryDanceandSongSociety and affiliate CDSS communities,threefull-feeYouth CDSS and affiliate Scholarships

are availabletocampersages18-30 [email protected] community leadershippotential. cashier's ortraveler'scheck. (928)774-5936 > Afulltuition"JudeBiggs"Musician'sScholarship

a promisingdancemusician,onewhoseenergiesandinspirationat June 5 Flagstaff, AZ86001 camp willcontributetodancesinhisorherlocalcommunity. 1457MeadeLane c/o Deb Comly Mail yourcompletedapplicationandcheckto: BACDS will beconsideredinorderofreceipt. Final paymentisdueby applications mustbeaccompaniedbya minimum $150deposit The fullfeeof$830

. Registration afterJune25mustbepaid-in-fullbycashor . Registration , followedbydetailedinformationinearlyMay. photo by Margaret Anderson incur aminimumnon-refundable$30fee.$150will includesroom,boardsandtuition.All Allregistrantsareeligibleandwillbe Indicate yourintentiontoapplyon Registration whoactivelydemonstrate are availableatatotal

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s BACDS & M u i c We e American Dance and Music Week July 3 - July 10,2010 A n c e k m e r i c a n D a 2010 Name______Primary Phone (______)______Key Deadlines Address______e n o h P .tl A _ _ _ _February _ _ _ _ _ 6 _ _ Registration ______opens _ _ _ _ _ )______( City______State____ Zip______March 13 Lottery postmark; $150 deposit due March 21 Notification of acceptance e-mail address______April 26 $150 cancellation fee retained First Name (to appear on your button) I want to apply for a June 5 Final balance due; ______$400 cancellation fee retained [ ] Work-Trade position June 19 No refund upon cancellation For housing, indicate ONE : Male Female Couple [ ] CDSS/Affiliate’s Youth Scholarship I want to room with______[ ] Jude Biggs Musician’s Scholarship Key Contacts Do NOT print on the camp roster [email protected]

[ ] my name [ ] my phone number Enclosed iis $830 Full Registration Fee Registrar, Deb Comly (928) 774-5936

[ ] my address [ ] my e-mail address $554 Work-Trade Fee Program Director, Laura Light $150 Deposit Please mail this form with check payable to BACDS to: Co-Managers, Diane Zingale & Eric Black Tax-deductible gift to BACDS Work-Trade & Scholarship Coordinator, Joyce Cooper BACDS c/o in the amount of $ ______1457 Meade Lane