House Dance 10/29, Monthly Dance @ Wil-Mar 11/11

 
From: "Madison Set Dancers" <madsets@celticmadison.org>
Date: October 26th 2023
Hello, dancers!
 
We hope you'll join us at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center for our beginner-friendly monthly dance on Saturday, November 11th!  We'll be enjoying live music from Michal Sinak (concertina) and Kaylen Doyle (banjo) from 2-5pm!  
 
Below you can find details on:
(1) Our next monthly dance on Saturday, November 11th,
(2) "Brush-up" set dance evening TONIGHT, Thursday, October 26th, 
(3) House dance on Sunday, October 29th
 
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Monthly Dances at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center

Please join us for beginner-friendly Irish set dances at the Wil-Mar on the second Saturday of the month from 2-5pm. Our next dances are on November 11th and December 9th!

Don't worry if you're not a seasoned set dancer - all dances will be called. We'll be using gender-neutral (raven/lark) terminology. No partner necessary.  Please bring clean, non-scuffing shoes and a mug or water bottle!

A suggested donation of $10 contributes to the room rental and music, but no one will be excluded due to inability to pay.

When: Saturdays, November 11th and December 9th, from 2-5pm! If you’re new, come a few minutes early for a quick beginner orientation!

Where: Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703

Covid policy: Vaccinations required. Masks welcome but optional. Subject to change based on community health guidelines.

Click here for more event information. (Note, this is a link to a Facebook page, but you don't have to have a Facebook account to be able to see it.)

Questions? Contact MadisonIrishSetDance@gmail.com.

 
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"Brush-up" Evening - Thursday October 26th in Middleton - TONIGHT
 
On Thursday, October 26th from 7:30-9pm, we'll be hosting a "brush-up" evening to review set dance skills, answer questions, and practice familiar sets.  We're suggesting a donation of $5 
 
Please contact us at MadisonIrishSetDance@gmail.com if you plan to come, so we know how many dancers to expect. This event is intended for dancers who have experience with the basics of set dancing.  If you are brand new, please let us know, so we can help you get started!  
 
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House Dance in Middleton - Sunday, October 29th
 
We are hosting a house dance in Middleton on Sunday, October 29th, from 2-5pm.  House dances are a time-honored tradition in the set dance world, bringing us back to our crowded cottage roots.  The event will be informal and lots of fun! There will also be live music from our local Irish session musicians.
 
Please email us at MadisonIrishSetDance@gmail.com if you plan to attend!
 
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Reminder: Please bring clean, non-scuffing shoes to all dances, as well as a mug or water bottle.

See you on the dance floor!

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