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Al Rogers Memorial Dance with Vicki Morrison & The Wind That Shakes the Barley

May 4 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

$2020
That was Al Rogers

Al Rogers Memorial Dance

featuring The Wind that Shakes the Barley

A celebration of the contra and English country dances that Al Rogers loved to dance and call

Vicki Morrison (at center) is a popular caller in demand all over Florida.
Vicki Morrison will guide you through both easy and challenging contra dances.

Al Rogers at English Country Dance

Annette Merritt and Randy Thorp will call some of Al’s favorite English country dances.

Wind That Shakes The Barley is: • Bill Dudley – guitar • Kathie Aagaard – fiddle • Sarah Mitchell – flute, hammered dulcimer, penny whistle, percussion

The Wind That Shakes The Barley is:
• Bill Dudley – guitar
• Kathie Aagaard – fiddle
• Sarah Mitchell – flute, hammered dulcimer, penny whistle, percussion

Callers:

  • Vicki Morrison
  • Randy Thorp
  • Annette Merritt
A celebration of life for the late Al Rogers, Dance Angel extraordinaire and friend to every dancer he ever met. We invite all contra and English country dancers who may have known the late great Al Rogers to join us in our annual celebration of the dances that Al loved to call and dance to.
If you knew Al Rogers (and even if you didn’t know Al), be sure to circle the date on your calendar: Sunday 4 May from 2 to 5 pm at United Church of Gainesville.

United Church of Gainesville

1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603

Times:
2:00 – 5:00 pm

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Suggested Donation:

This event is a fundraiser so that Al’s gift grows and continues for years to come. The suggested donation for this special dance event is $20, though, as always, no one will be turned away.
$10-20 (ages 26+)
$5-10 (ages 16-25)
Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.
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• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.

• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.
• No partner or experience is necessary.
Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.
• No special dress is required.
Wear comfortable, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes.
• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.

Al Rogers Memorial Dance with Vicki Morrison & The Wind That Shakes the Barley

Details

Date:
May 4
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$2020
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Website:
gods.dance

Organizer

Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society
Phone
(904) 403-9523
Email
dancewithgods@gmail.com
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Venue

United Church of Gainesville
1624 NW 5th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32603 United States
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