Friday Night, May 1

8:00-11:00 — Evening Dance: Rosemary Lach (plus Brad Foster)

Everyone is welcome; no charge for Cascadia registrants; $10 otherwise. Rosemary Lach will start the weekend with her fabulous calling! Brad Foster plans to give us a sneak peek of his calling.

Superb music will kickoff this terrific weekend, with musicians Julie King, Karen Iglitzin, Susan Burke, Betsy Cooper, and Fred Nussbaum.

Saturday, May 2

9:30-10:45 — 1st Morning Workshop
Modern Reconstructions — Brad Foster

Many people have followed in Cecil Sharp and his pioneering work with historical English dance reconstruction, increasing the pool of knowledge and expanding sources. For some, the primary interest is accuracy; others aim for the art of blending historical dance patterns with our evolving English dance style. This workshop will explore a selection from my favorites of these modern reconstructions.

11:00-12:30 — 2nd Morning Workshop
Modern Treasures — Brad Foster

Very few modern English dance compositions were written in the first half of the 20th Century, but they didn't come into their own until the explosion in creativity set off by Pat Shaw mid-century. Our focus will be on modern dances that flow, and the minor tweaks in timing of figures and transitions that can make major changes in the enjoyment of the dance.

Lunch

1:30-3:00 — 1st Afternoon Workshop
The Marvelous Classics! — Brad Foster

Dances selected from the wide repertoire common before 1970, including reconstructions, modern compositions and "traditional" dances, from Sharp, Karpeles, the Kennedys, Heffer & Porter, Pat Shaw, Tom Cook and others.

3:15-4:30 — 2nd Afternoon Workshop
The Canadian Connection: Rosemary Lach

Great dances with wonderful music created by and/or for Canadians.

Dinner

8:00-11:00 - Dance Party: Brad Foster


Sunday, May 3

10:30-12:00 — Morning Workshop
Not Your Grandmother's English Country Dance — Brad Foster

English country dance patterns and style have slowly changed over the last century. This workshop will explore some of the trend-setting changes and the modern dances that break the mold.

12:15-2:00 - Dance Party: Brad Foster (plus Rosemary Lach)