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Country Dance and Song SocietyAmerican Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods
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American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods August 26 - September 2, 2006 Program Director: Staff: * Advisors, plus: |
Program Description: [Back to Top]
Look up our Adult Programs for some general information; here is more detail about this particular program and staff.
Please join me for a wonderful week of music and dance at my favorite place in the world. There's always fun to be had at Pinewoods where the nicest people on the planet come together to build a community of friends, old and new.
Returning to Pinewoods for the first time in 20 years is Richard Powers, master of vintage dance, to teach us waltz and tango. Lisa Greenleaf is back with her scorching squares and will also lead a Contra Dance Callers Course (pre-registration required). You'll enjoy Carol Ormand's contra style workshop first thing in the morning followed by a mix of contras and squares with Program Director, Sue Rosen. Carol will also coordinate all camp callers and choreographers for an afternoon dance test kitchen. And rounding out our dance program, Abby Ladin will teach her popular clog class and a new class of percussive dancing in waltz time.
We've got lots of opportunities for singing. Cynthia Shaw will lead you in harmony singing and songs of the American musical theatre. We'll gather informally after lunch for some shape note singing and join together at the end of the evening dance for a community song.
A super staff of musicians will play for your dancing and listening pleasure and also teach you to play for fun and profit, or at least personal satisfaction.
Nightingale, a band with style and class, featuring the expert musicianship of Becky Tracy, Jeremiah McLane and Keith Murphy, will play for Carol's style class. Phantom Power, Lissa Schneckenburger and Bruce Rosen, will provide the energy for contras and squares. And converging from East, West and Midwest, the Reckless Ramblers -- Nat Hewitt, Sam Bartlett, Larry Unger and Ginny Snowe -- will have you cruising through squares with Lisa. Joining these fine musicians for other daytime workshops will be the versatile Eden MacAdam-Somer and Cynthia Shaw.
Learn something totally new: you can play a banjo, sing a madrigal, or dance the tango (but probably not all at the same time). Fine tune your waltzing or your fiddle playing, enjoy the porches and the ponds and come together for parties, gatherings and evening dances.
I'm excited about the wealth of talent and offerings that will be shared at camp this year. I hope to see you there. -- Sue Rosen, Program Director
Lisa Greenleaf has been treating dancers across the country and overseas to her high spirited, witty calling for many years. Her rich repertoire, succinct teaching and commitment to community-building make her a dance camp favorite.
Abby Ladin has taught thousands of people of all ages shapes and sizes the fundamentals and possibilities of Appalachian clogging. She has toured, performed and taught nationally for almost 20 years with Rhythm In Shoes, The Monks, Tongue and Groove and with her husband Sam Bartlett.
Eden MacAdam-Somer, a young and versatile fiddler with strong roots in classical music has jumped with both feet into the folk music and contra dance scene, touring the country with Larry Unger in the band Notorious and playing in a style that is truly her own.
Carol Ormand has been a big hit calling contras and squares in the Midwest since 1990 and now brings her delightful humor and energy to dances and weekends around the country. Known for her great dance selections and concise, relaxed teaching style, Carol enjoys just about any kind of dance she has come across and also serves on the Board of Directors for CDSS.
Richard Powers is one of the country's foremost experts in the history of American and European social dance, also known as vintage dance, a term Richard coined in 1980. He is noted for founding historic dance groups, for his choreography for stage and film and for leading dance workshops around the world. He teaches contemporary social dance at Stanford University.
Sue Rosen has been dancing all of her life and attended her first callers workshop at Pinewoods in 1989. Since then she's become one of New England's favorite callers and has written contras that have become part of the standard repertoire of dance callers across the country and overseas.
Cynthia Shaw has sung Bach, Beethoven and Bjork and has been singing and playing the piano forever. She sang in a group that won a Grammy, performed on A Prairie Home Companion, sang madrigals that won a Best Classical Album award and sang with a chorus backing up Paul McCartney at Carnegie Hall. She is the musical director for the New York Christmas Revels and plays country dance piano regularly in New York.
Nightingale:
Phantom Power:
Reckless Ramblers:
| American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods Tentative Schedule: |
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| 7:45 - 8:15 Breakfast | |
| 9:00 - 10:00 Class Period 1 | |
| Everyone's Favorite Dance Partner: YOU! | Carol Ormand |
| The Quest for the Perfect Waltz | Richard Powers |
| Play'em Slow - and Play'em Often | Bruce Rosen |
| 10:15 - 11:15 Class Period 2 | |
| The Latest and the Greatest: Contras and Squares | Sue Rosen |
| New Waltz Uprising: The 3/4 Time Experience | Abby Ladin |
| Swing Band | Ginny Snowe, Jeremiah McLane |
| 11:15 - 12:00 Swimming, Bookstore staffed | |
| 12:00 Lunch | |
| 1:30 - 2:30 Class Period 3 | |
| Hot Squares | Lisa Greenleaf |
| Playing by Ear | Keith Murphy |
| Harmony Singing | Cynthia Shaw |
| 2:45 - 3:45 Class Period 4 | |
| Tango! | Richard Powers |
| Clogging | Abby Ladin |
| Dance Band | Nat Hewitt |
| 4:00 - 5:00 Class Period 5 | |
| Campers' Calling Hour | Carol Ormand |
| Songs of the American Musical Theatre | Cynthia Shaw |
| Banjo | Larry Unger |
| New England Fiddling | Lissa Schneckenburger |
| 5:00 - 5:30 Tea with Jam, Swimming and Bookstore staffed | |
| 5:30 - 6:00 Abby's Salon | |
| 6:30 Dinner | |
| 8:00 Couple Dances | |
| 8:15 - 11:00 Evening Dance Party | |
| 11:00 Optional After-dance Activities | |
Class Descriptions: [Back to Top]
Everyone's Favorite Dance Partner: YOU! -- Carol Ormand / Nightingale
Carol will reveal the secrets of the dancers everyone wants to dance with, gleaned from years of discreet interviewing and authorized clandestine surveillance. How to swing friends and influence people. To twirl, or not to twirl, or how and when to twirl. When is a circle not a circle? Allemande your way to fame and fortune, and much, much more!
The Quest for the Perfect Waltz -- Richard Powers / Eden MacAdam-Somer, Larry Unger, Ginny Snowe
Through myriad variations of fast and slow waltz, feel the transformation as challenge yields to sublime pleasure. Country waltz, cross-step waltz and easy shadow (sweetheart) variations will expand your possibilities, while your basic waltz becomes easier and more satisfying.
Play'em Slow - and Play'em Often -- Bruce Rosen
Learn some new tunes by ear -- walking tunes, barn dance tunes, waltzes and more -- in a stress-free and supportive environment. Slow tempos, repetition and a relaxed pace, will provide a productive and enjoyable daily slow jam session. Musicians at all skill levels are encouraged to participate.
The Latest and the Greatest: Contras and Squares -- Sue Rosen / Phantom Power
From all corners of the contra dance world, we'll revel in a mix of 21st-century dances and enduring favorites. Cool moves, great storylines and wonderful music combine to make for heavenly dancing.
New Waltz Uprising: The 3/4 Time Experience -- Abby Ladin / Nat Hewitt
For social dancers and percussive dancers who love to waltz, we'll combine partnering with patterns, movement AND simple rhythmic footwork in 3/4 time. Easily modifiable steps and fun choreographic elements... we'll see where it takes us.
Swing Band -- Ginny Snowe, Jeremiah McLane
Three years ago Jerry and Ginny taught this class together and they had so much fun they're offering it again. They will teach swing repertoire, how to improvise over chord changes and the importance of living the swing "lifestyle". Open to intermediate to advanced players.
Hot Squares -- Lisa Greenleaf / Reckless Ramblers
These squares, 50s to the present, are a blast! We'll start with familiar figures and work our way up to variations on Teacup Chains, Allemande Thars and other more advanced choreography. Each day's squares will build on figures taught the previous day, so consistent attendance is encouraged.
Playing by Ear -- Keith Murphy
Open to intermediate and advanced players of any instruments, this class will focus on developing a method for learning dance tunes by ear and learning to harmonize these melodies. A good opportunity to "break the paper barrier" for some but also for more advanced musicians to hone their skills in these areas. Bring manuscript paper and a recording device.
Harmony Singing -- Cynthia Shaw
We'll sing old and new rounds, madrigals, multiple part and chorus songs from around the world and close to home.
Tango! -- Richard Powers / Cynthia Shaw, Jeremiah McLane, Lissa Schneckenburger
Tango doesn't have to be hard. You'll be able to dance through an entire tango after the very first class, then the rest of the week fills in more freestyle variations. The class will focus on social tango but will also give insights into Buenos Aires tango Argentino.
Clogging -- Abby Ladin / Sam Bartlett
Abby can teach anyone how to clog. Even you! Come learn the basic steps and how to move them around and call it dancing. Or come with the basics under your belt and add to your repertoire.
Dance Band -- Nat Hewitt
In between lots of playing, we'll consider how to pick medleys, fit tunes to dances, put together arrangements to make the music more interesting and slap a mosquito without missing a beat. We'll consider who starts the tune and why. Who does he think he is, anyway? Who decides when to switch? How do bands survive without strangling each other? All musicians welcome.
Campers' Calling Hour -- Carol Ormand / Becky Tracy, Bruce Rosen, Sam Bartlett
Campers take over the calling during this session, with our fabulous staff musicians. Whether you are an expert, a neophyte or somewhere in between, come share your talents, your new dance compositions and your favorite dances. Dancers, come groove to the great music and to the wealth of camper talent.
Songs of the American Musical Theatre -- Cynthia Shaw
From Rogers and Hart and Hammerstein to Bernstein and Sondheim, Cynthia will lead and accompany us on piano as we sing familiar and unfamiliar musical theatre pieces. We'll cover anything from character songs to romantic songs for solos and groups.
Banjo -- Larry Unger
Larry will teach you his favorite tunes on the banjo concentrating on Southern-style clawhammer playing. Open to all levels.
New England Fiddling -- Lissa Schneckenburger
This class will be aimed at beginning/intermediate fiddlers, but ALL are encouraged to come and participate if they feel like playing some music. Throughout the week students can expect to learn several tunes common to the New England fiddler's repertoire and the dance community, study stylistic ornamentation, harmonies and accompaniment parts. Bring a recording device.
Abby's Salon -- Abby Ladin
Salon (noun): a fashionable assemblage of notables (literary figures, artists, or statesmen) held by custom at the home of a prominent person.
Gather in the salon, aka Camphouse, with our MC, Abby, for entertainment and laughs, camper and staff talent, singing, concerts and stunts.
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