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February 2012 Square, Round and Line Dancing Opportunities in Ohio

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Here is a listing of hoedown square, round and line dance opportunities I provided to members of the Square, Round and Line Dancing in Ohio group on Facebook. Check back since sometime I learn about dances after this is first posted. I am supplementing this community on my web site to accomodate people not on Facebook. You are welcome to join my site to fully participate in this evolving community. You are welcome to invite others to join the group on Facebook and my site!

February 3, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Muskingum County Center for Seniors, 200 Sunrise Center Drive, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 (small admission fee) www.mccfs.org/

February 3 & 17, 8:00 PM-12:00 AM - Square Dance at Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed; 1375 North State Route 590, Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431 - Details

February 4, 8:00-11:00 PM - Square Dance at Nimishillen Grange, Louisville - Map

February 4, 8:00-11:00 PM - Square and Line Dance at United Elementary School, Hanoverton - Map

February 4, 7:00 - 10:30 - Contra Dance at Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster. Calling by Susan English and Barry Jolliff. Live Music.

February 4, 12 & 18 - Big Scioty Contra Dance (Columbus) - www.bigscioty.com/

February 4, 7:30-11:00 PM - Contra Dancing in Athens, Ohio (Shade Community Center) - Details

February 8, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Marietta VFW, 319 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (small admission fee) www.vfwpost5108.org/

February 10, 7:00-9:00 PM - Benefit Square Dance at Marlington High School, Alliance - Facebook Event

February 10, 7:30-10:30 PM - All Soles Contra Dancing, Columbus, Details

February 11 & 25, 8:00-11:00 PM - Line and Square Dance at Bayard Grange, Minerva, Map, Admission is $5 for those 13 and over. Refreshments are available.

February 11 - Northwest Ohio Traditional Music and Dance (Square and Contra Dancing in Rossford) - notmad.org/

February 11 & 25, 8-11 PM - Martinsburg Square Dances - Community Hall 1/4 mile west of Martinsburg on Rt. 62. Cost is $5 at the door and food and drinks are available.

February 25, 7:30-11:00 PM - Cardington Square, Round and Line Dancing - Cardington American Legion, 307 Park Ave, Cardington, OH - Beverages, sandwiches, salads, homemade pies, soups and snacks are available and the doors open at 6:30. The cost at the dance is $8.00 for adults, 13 to 17 is $3.00, 12 and under is free. Map

February 25, 7-10 PM - Square, Round and Line Dances at Olivedale Senior Center, Lancaster - Details

February 25, 7:30-10:00 PM - Northside Square Dance at North Presbyterian Church, 4222 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati - Facebook Event

Many dates - Northeast Ohio Contradances - www.neohiocontradance.org/

March 10, 6:00-10:00 PM - Plowboy Prom sponsored by Collegiate 4-H at The Ohio State University (Square, Round and Line Dancing - Details

I continue to welcome information about additional dances throughout the state. Please complete the Contact Me form to submit dances for me to publicize or if you wish to contact me about organizing and/or scheduling your own dance. I also welcome your comments below. Thanks all!

January 2012 Square, Round and Line Dancing Opportunities in Ohio

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December 31, 9:00 PM-Midnight plus - Square dance Grafton Township Fire Department in Belden - Map

December 31, 9:00 PM-Midnight - Martinsburg Square Dances - Community Hall 1/4 mile west of Martinsburg on Rt. 62. Cost is $5 at the door and food and drinks are available.

January 6, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Muskingum County Center for Seniors, 200 Sunrise Center Drive, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 (small admission fee) www.mccfs.org/

January 7, 8:00-11:00 PM - Square and Line Dance at United Elementary School, Hanoverton - Map

January 7, 7:30-11:00 PM - Midwinter Dance Party at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, 15 Clinton Heights Ave. Columbus -- Includes a variety of folk dancing. (click for pdf flyer and details)

January 8, 7-9 PM (instruction at 7:30) - Big Scioty Contra Dance - Special Open Band Dance (Columbus) - www.bigscioty.com/

January 11, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Marietta VFW, 319 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (small admission fee) www.vfwpost5108.org/

January 13, 7:30-10:30 PM - All Soles Contra Dancing, Columbus, Details

January 14 & 28, 8:00-11:00 PM - Line and Square Dance at Bayard Grange, Minerva, Map, Admission is $5 for those 13 and over. Refreshments are available.

January 14 - Northwest Ohio Traditional Music and Dance (Square and Contra Dancing in Rossford) - notmad.org/

January 14, 8-11 PM (instruction at 7:30 PM) - Wayne County Rural Youth Square and Line Dance - Greene Middle School, Smithville - www.waynecountyruralyouth.org/

January 14 & 28, 8-11 PM - Martinsburg Square Dances - Community Hall 1/4 mile west of Martinsburg on Rt. 62. Cost is $5 at the door and food and drinks are available.

January 21 & 28, 8-11 PM (instruction at 7:30) - Big Scioty Contra Dance (Columbus) - www.bigscioty.com/

January 28, 7:30-11:00 PM - Cardington Square, Round and Line Dancing - Cardington American Legion, 307 Park Ave, Cardington, OH - Beverages, sandwiches, salads, homemade pies, soups and snacks are available and the doors open at 6:30. The cost at the dance is $8.00 for adults, 13 to 17 is $3.00, 12 and under is free. Map

January 28, 7-10 PM - Square, Round and Line Dances at Olivedale Senior Center, Lancaster - Details

Many dates - Northeast Ohio Contradances - www.neohiocontradance.org/

December Square, Round and Line Dancing Opportunities in Ohio

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December 3, 8:00-11:00 PM - Square and Line Dance at United Elementary School, Hanoverton - Map

December 3, 8:30-11:30 PM - Square Dance at Nimishillen Grange, Louisville - Map

December 2-4 - Big Scioty Contra Dance of Columbus presents Winter WarmUp (Worthington) - WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: Contra Players • Survival Yoga • Advanced Contra • Balboa • Dance Writing • English-Country-Inspired Contra • Salty Dog Rag • Swing • Squares • Flatfoot • Flourishes • Dance Calling • Singing -- www.bigscioty.com/warmup.html

December 9, 7:30-10:30 PM - All Soles Contra Dancing, Columbus, Details

December 10 - Northwest Ohio Traditional Music and Dance (Square and Contra Dancing in Rossford) - notmad.org/

December 10, 8-11 PM - Martinsburg Square Dances - Community Hall 1/4 mile west of Martinsburg on Rt. 62. Cost is $5 at the door and food and drinks are available.

Decenber 10, 7:30-11:00 PM - Contra Dancing in Athens, Ohio (Shade Community Center) - Details

December 10, 8:00-11:00 PM - Line and Square Dance at Bayard Grange, Minerva, Map, Admission is $5 for those 13 and over. Refreshments are available.

December 14, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Marietta VFW, 319 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (small admission fee) www.vfwpost5108.org/

December 17, 7:30-11:00 PM - Cardington Square, Round and Line Dancing - Cardington American Legion, 307 Park Ave, Cardington, OH - Beverages, sandwiches, salads, homemade pies, soups and snacks are available and the doors open at 6:30. The cost at the dance is $8.00 for adults, 13 to 17 is $3.00, 12 and under is free. Map

December 23, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Muskingum County Center for Seniors, 200 Sunrise Center Drive, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 (small admission fee) www.mccfs.org/

December 31, 9:00 PM-Midnight plus - Square dance Grafton Township Fire Department in Belden - Map

December 31, 9:00 PM-Midnight - Martinsburg Square Dances - Community Hall 1/4 mile west of Martinsburg on Rt. 62. Cost is $5 at the door and food and drinks are available.

Many dates - Northeast Ohio Contradances - www.neohiocontradance.org/

November Square, Round and Line Dancing Opportunities in Ohio

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October 29, 7:00-10:00 PM - Malabar Farm Square Dance - www.malabarfarm.org/

October 29, 8:00-11:00 PM - Line and Square Dance at Bayard Grange, Minerva, Map, Admission is $5 for those 13 and over. Refreshments are available.

November 5, 8:00-11:00 PM - Square and Line Dance at United Elementary School, Hanoverton - Map

November 5, 8:30-11:30 PM - Square Dance at Nimishillen Grange, Louisville - Map

November 5 & 19, 8-11 PM (instruction at 7:30) - Big Scioty Contra Dance (Columbus) - www.bigscioty.com/

November 9, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Marietta VFW, 319 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (small admission fee) www.vfwpost5108.org/

November 11, 7:30-10:30 PM - All Soles Contra Dancing, Columbus, Details

November 12, 8-11 PM (instruction at 7:30 PM) - Wayne County Rural Youth Square and Line Dance - Wayne County Fairgrounds - www.waynecountyruralyouth.org/

November 12 - Northwest Ohio Traditional Music and Dance (Square and Contra Dancing in Rossford) - notmad.org/

November 12 & 26, 8-11 PM - Martinsburg Square Dances - Community Hall 1/4 mile west of Martinsburg on Rt. 62. Cost is $5 at the door and food and drinks are available.

November 12 & 26, 8:00-11:00 PM - Line and Square Dance at Bayard Grange, Minerva, Map, Admission is $5 for those 13 and over. Refreshments are available.

November 26, 7:30-11:00 PM - Cardington Square, Round and Line Dancing - Cardington American Legion, 307 Park Ave, Cardington, OH - Beverages, sandwiches, salads, homemade pies, soups and snacks are available and the doors open at 6:30. The cost at the dance is $8.00 for adults, 13 to 17 is $3.00, 12 and under is free. Map

Many dates - Northeast Ohio Contradances - www.neohiocontradance.org/

October Square, Round and Line Dancing Opportunities in Ohio

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:55:00 +0000

October 1, 9:00 PM-Midnight - Square dance Grafton Township Fire Department in Belden - Map

October 1, 8:00-11:00 PM - Square and Line Dance at United Elementary School (Hanoverton,Oh) - Map

October 1, 8:30-11:30 PM - Square Dance at Nimishillen Grange, Louisville - Facebook Event - Map

October 1 & 15, 8-11 PM (instruction at 7:30) - Big Scioty Contra Dance (Columbus) - www.bigscioty.com/

October 8 - Northwest Ohio Traditional Music and Dance (Square and Contra Dancing in Rossford) - notmad.org/

October 8 (Square, Round and Line Dance ~ 5:30-7:30PM) - Flying J Organic Farm Christian Singles Retreat with concert by Alathea - Johnstown - Details

October 8 & 22, 8-11 PM - Martinsburg Square Dances - Community Hall 1/4 mile west of Martinsburg on Rt. 62. Cost is $5 at the door and food and drinks are available.

October 14, 7:30-10:30 PM - All Soles Contra Dancing, Columbus, Details

October 15, 7:30-11:00 PM - Contra Dancing in Athens, Ohio (Shade Community Center) - Details

October 22 & 29, 8:00-11:00 PM - Line and Square Dance at Bayard Grange, Minerva, Map, Admission is $5 for those 13 and over. Refreshments are available.

October 22, 7:30-11:00 PM - Cardington Square, Round and Line Dancing - Cardington American Legion, 307 Park Ave, Cardington, OH - Beverages, sandwiches, salads, homemade pies, soups and snacks are available and the doors open at 6:30. The cost at the dance is $8.00 for adults, 13 to 17 is $3.00, 12 and under is free. Map

October 23, 6:30-9:00 PM - Fall Fest at Goodness Grows - Everyone is welcome to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Square dancing will begin around 7:00 pm with calling by Steve Moff. Meet CSA members, farmers, and urban gardeners. Map

October 29, 7:00-10:00 PM - Malabar Farm Square Dance - www.malabarfarm.org/

Many dates - Northeast Ohio Contradances - www.neohiocontradance.org/

September Square, Round and Line Dancing Opportunities in Ohio

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:25:00 +0000

Here is a listing of hoedown square, round and line dance opportunities I provided to members of the Square, Round and Line Dancing in Ohio group on Facebook. I am supplementing this community on my web site to accomodate people not on Facebook. You are welcome to join my site to fully participate in this evolving community. You are welcome to invite others to join the group on Facebook and my site!

September 2 & 4 - Square Dance, 8 PM - Stark County Fair at Jr Fair Food Stand - www.starkcountyfair.com/schedule.asp

September 7, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Marietta VFW, 319 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (small admission fee) www.vfwpost5108.org/

September 9, 7:30-10:30 PM - All Soles Contra Dancing, Columbus, Details

September 10 & 24, 8-11 PM - Martinsburg Square Dances - Community Hall 1/4 mile west of Martinsburg on Rt. 62. Cost is $5 at the door and food and drinks are available.

September 10 or 17 (date not yet posted on their website so check their site closer to the date) - Northwest Ohio Traditional Music and Dance (Square and Contra Dancing in Rossford) - notmad.org/

September 11, 7:30 PM - Wayne County Rural Youth Line and Sqaure Dance during the Wayne County Fair - Coliseum

September 17, 7-10 PM - Square, Round and Line Dances at Olivedale Senior Center, Lancaster - Details

September 17, 8-11 PM (instruction at 7:30) - Big Scioty Contra Dance (Columbus) - www.bigscioty.com/

September 17, 7:30-10:30 PM - Carroll Co. 4-H fund raiser - Line and Square Dance at Carroll Co. Fairgrounds in Carrollton - Livestock show barn

September 24, 8:00-11:00 PM - Line and Square Dance at Bayard Grange, Minerva, Location & Map, Admission is $5 for those 13 and over. Refreshments are available.

September 24, 7:00-10:00 PM - Malabar Farm Square Dance - www.malabarfarm.org/

Many dates - Northeast Ohio Contradances - www.neohiocontradance.org/

Each Dancer Has A Story

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:49:00 +0000

It has been a privilege over the last 30 years to lead hundreds of dances and thousands of dancers to a fun time and enjoying the company of other dancers. I've learned through the years that each dancer has a story. Some people have loved dancing for years, some dance reluctantly, some meet their spouse to be at a dance, and some learn to dance for the first time at one of my dances. Some are able to really hear the music well enough for the first time to fully experience dancing.

The last two years, I've had the honor of leading square, round and line dancing at the Thurston Family Reunion in Delaware County, Ohio. I knew going into the 2010 reunion that one of the family members, Laurie Pullins, would be square dancing for the first time after having cochlear implants. I enjoyed talking to Laurie before the dance and discovered this family reunion was the first time she was hearing the voices of many family members. Laurie shared with me at the 2011 family reunion that she had recently written a blog article, This Is Why I Dance..., at her blog site, Dance With Sound. I encourage you to read this post and learn more about Laurie and her journey. It's an inspirational story.

This makes me wonder how many more stories can I discover on the dance floor. I look forward to sharing more of these stories with you.

Take a moment to share your story about dancing in the comments below. You can learn about my dancing story here.

August Square, Round and Line Dancing Opportunities in Ohio

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August 5, 4:00-5:00 PM - Square Dance Demo (western) at Wood County Fair at Free Tent - Kurt Jump calling.

August 5, 8:00-10:00 PM - Junior Fair Dance at Wood County Fair between the Swine Barn and Sheep Show Arena

August 6, 7:00-10:00 PM - Malabar Farm Square Dance - www.malabarfarm.org/

August 6, 7:00-10:00 PM - Dellroy Homecoming Line and Square Dance in the Dellroy Fire Hall - Location

August 7, 4:30 PM - Contra dancing at the Dublin Irish Festival - Arrive before 11:00 AM for free admission.

August 16, 6:00-9:00 PM - Henry County Fair Square, Round and Line Dance at Napoleon (Entertainment Gospel Tent) - Fair Website

August 19, 9:00-12:00 PM - Jefferson County Fair Line and Square Dance in Livestock Show Barn, Smithfield- Fair Website

August 20, 8:00-11:00 PM (instruction at 7:30) - Big Scioty Contra Dance (Columbus) - www.bigscioty.com/

August 20, 8:00-10:30 PM, Carriage Hill MetroPark Farm Square Dance with the Corndrinkers, Dayton - Details

August 20, 7:30-9:30 PM - Harlem Township Square, Round and Line Dance, Galena - Township Website

August 20, 7:00-10:00 PM - Paris, OH (Square of Towm) - Square and line dance - Facebook Event

August 20, 8:00 PM - Square Dance at Muskingum County Fair (North Stage), Zanesville - Fair Website

Many dates - Northeast Ohio Contradances - www.neohiocontradance.org/

July Square, Round and Line Dancing Opportunities in Ohio

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July 1, 8:00-11:30 PM - Square Dance to benefit student (Heidi Moff) to study abroad in Chile, Map, Facebook Event

July 2 - 7:00-10:00 PM - Malabar Farm Liberty Barn (Square) Dance - www.malabarfarm.org/

July 6-10 - Door County Folk Festival, Wisconsin - Details

July 9, 8:00-11:00 PM (instruction at 7:30 PM) - Wayne County Rural Youth Square Dance - Wayne County Fairgrounds - www.waynecountyruralyouth.org/

July 9, 7:00-11:00 PM - Line Dance Party at Italian American Festival in Canton - Festival Details

July 9, 8:30-11:30 PM - Harrison County Fair Square Dance in Livestock Show Barn, Cadiz - Fair Website

July 9 (6:00-10:00 PM) and 16 (7:00-10:00 PM) - Square and Round Dancing at Olivedale Senior Center in Lancaster - Details

July 13, 8:00-11:00 PM - Hamilton County 4-H Community Fair, Hamilton - Details

July 13, 7:00-10:00 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Marietta VFW, 319 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (small admission fee) www.vfwpost5108.org/

July 15, 7:00-9:00 PM - Delaware City Vineyard Camping Retreat Square and Line Dance, Granville - Details

July 23, 8:00-11:00 PM (instruction at 7:30) - Big Scioty Contra Dance (Columbus) - www.bigscioty.com/

July 23, 9:00-12:00 PM - Carroll County Fair Square Dance in Livestock Show Barn, Carrollton - Fair Website

July 23, 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM - Ottawa County Fair Square Dance in the Show Barn, Oak Harbor - Fair Website

July 29, 7:30-10:00 PM - Ohio Farm Bureau Youth State Fair Square Dance. Rhodes Center West Auditorium - Facebook Event

Many dates - Northeast Ohio Contradances - www.neohiocontradance.org/

I continue to welcome information about additional dances throughout the state. Please complete the Contact Me form or email me to submit dances for me to publicize or if you wish to contact me about organizing and/or scheduling your own dance. I also welcome your comments below. Thanks all!

June Square, Round and Line Dancing Opportunities in Ohio

Fri, 20 May 2011 19:22:00 +0000

May 28 - 7-10 PM - Malabar Farm May Barn (Square) Dance - www.malabarfarm.org/

May 28-29 - Mayapple Stomp (Contra Dance) - Canters Cave 4-H Camp, Jackson, OH - Details

June 8, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Marietta VFW, 319 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (small admission fee) www.vfwpost5108.org/

June 10, 7-10 PM - Square Dance with live music by the Back Porch Swing Band at the Muskingum County Center for Seniors, 200 Sunrise Center Drive, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 (small admission fee) www.mccfs.org/

June 10, 7-11 PM, Wood County Heritage Days Barn Dance (Square, Round, Line Dancing), Bowling Green - Details

June 11, 8:00-10:30 PM, Carriage Hill MetroPark Farm Square Dance with the Corndrinkers, Dayton - Details

June 11 & 18, 7-10 PM - Square, Round and Line Dances at Olivedale Senior Center, Lancaster - Details

June 11, 7:00-11:00 PM - Line Dance at Newton Falls Community Center - There is a cover charge. Map to location - Hosted by Sneakers 'N Spurs

June 18, 8-11 PM (instruction at 7:30) - Big Scioty Contra Dance (Columbus) - www.bigscioty.com/

Many dates - Northeast Ohio Contradances - www.neohiocontradance.org/

July 1, 8-11:30 PM - Square Dance to benefit student to study abroad in Chile, Map, Facebook Event

July 2 - 7-10 PM - Malabar Farm Liberty Barn (Square) Dance - www.malabarfarm.org/

July 6-10 - Door County Folk Festival, Wisconsin - Details