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May Madness 25th Anniversary Weekend

Fri – Sun May 13 – 15Clarkdale, AZ

Join in as May Madness celebrates its 25th contra dance weekend anniversary. Yes, you have been going to northern Arizona in the spring for a quarter of a century, so be sure to be there for the party this year! Registration is now open. Go to www.danceinaz.org and submit the registration form. This year payment can be made via Paypal or by check.

In addition to the traditional program of contra dancing in the main hall, the weekend’s activities will also include a concert at Clarkdale's historic gazebo in the town park, workshops on a variety of music, dance and related topics for dancers and musicians, a silent auction of crafts, goodie baskets, and other treasures, a clothing exchange, and more.

The wild weekend is held at Clark Memorial Clubhouse in historic Clarkdale, Arizona, an easy two-hour drive from Phoenix or just an hour from Flagstaff. Clarkdale's vintage ballroom, clubhouse and park with bandstand are a wonderful setting for our dance fiesta. A few local dining spots are within walking distance of the hall. Lodging, a variety of dining options, and camping can be found in the nearby towns of Jerome, Cottonwood, Sedona and Camp Verde. Hotels and motels in the area fill up quickly this time of year, so book your accommodations as soon as possible.

The amazing music will be provided by New England-based Maivish with Jamie Oshima, and the west coast’s Joyride. Your friendly and expert callers will be Bev Bernbaum and Jeremy Korr.

The name Maivish comes from an English colloquial term for the Song Thrush. At its core, Maivish is a collaboration between American fiddler Jaige Trudel and British born

News of Traditional Music and Dance in and Around Arizona

The Main Event!May MadnessFri – Sun May 13 – May 15Clarkdale, AZRegistration opened in January for the 25th annual May Madness dance weekend. Celebrate with music by the bands Maivish and Joyride, and calling by Bev Bernbaum and Jeremy Korr. Pg 1.

FolkMADnessFri – Mon May 27 - 30Socorro, NMThis 4-day weekend is full of contras, squares, techno, English Country and African dance. This year’s talent features the music of Nova and Steam!, callers Frannie Marr and Mary Wesley, and singing with Bennett Konesni & Edith Gawler. FolkMADness is everything a dance camp should be. Pg 5.

Concert with Maivish Thurs May 12PhoenixDon’t miss this special pre-May Madness concert with Maivish. The gathering is hosted by Bryan and Lindy at their home in the Arcadia district. RSVP required, space is limited. Pg 3.

Kenilworth Date ChangeSat May 7PhoenixThe May contra dance at Kenilworth School is on the 1st Saturday due to May Madness. Pg 3.

31st Annual Tucson Folk FestivalSat – Sun Apr 30 – May 1Tucson Don’t miss the Tucson Folk Festival, one of the country’s oldest free folk festivals, with a great mix of national and Arizona talent. John McCutcheon is this year’s headline act. Pg. 4.

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Maivish: Adam Broome & Jaige Trudel, with Jamie Oshima

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guitarist Adam Broome who have been performing together as a duo and in other configurations for over a decade. Both a dance band and a concert act, Maivish tours regularly, appearing at dance weekends, festivals and venues around North America. Jaige and Adam also teach, offering workshops and private instruction, and are co-organizers for the Ooh La La dance weekend held in Richmond, Québec each summer. Jamie Oshima has been a part of the contra dance scene and been performing live music all of his life, both as a musician and a dancer. A young performer, he plays in a number of bands and produces music for his Youtube channel. Jamie plays an assortment of genres on a wide assortment of instruments, such as guitar, piano, drums, electric bass, mandolin, ukulele, foot percussion and anything else he can get his hands on.

Joyride is a contra dance band of friends from Portland, Oregon, playing for contra dances, dance camps, weekends and festivals. Known for tight ensemble work, skilled play, inventively arranged tune sets and fun energy, Joyride features great melodies and harmonies over strong, sweet rhythms. Hear George Penk's propulsive, soaring fiddle, Erik Weberg's deft flute, harmonica, & bombarde, Sue Songer's heartbeat piano and Jeff Kerssen-Griep's muscular guitar and percussion as they play dance tunes from the British Isles, New England, Appalachia, and French Canada, as well as close to home and surprising points beyond. The band works hard to create a great experience for everyone, every time; and smiles while doing it. Come catch a lift with Joyride at May Madness 2016!

Bev Bernbaum has been addicted to all things contra since

she was first introduced to it as a dancer at the wonderful Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (Albany, NY) in the summer of 1996. Not long afterwards, she made her debut as a caller for a group of drunken students in a college pub in Toronto! Seeing that things went much better than anticipated that night, she decided to keep at it. Since then, Bev has been in demand as a caller in her home town, at other dances, dance weekends and dance camps across Canada, the US, New Zealand and Denmark. Communities seek Bev out to provide a great

experience for their dancers.

Bev's philosophy is to call dances that she loves to dance herself. She's always on the lookout for interesting figures or formations to mix things up. Her clear voice, calm manner and straightforward teaching style make contra dancing a pleasure for both beginning and experienced dancers.

Jeremy Korr is a popular bicoastal caller, based in Southern California most of the year and in Eastern Massachusetts during the summer. A second generation dancer, Jeremy has been dancing his whole life, and has been calling contras and squares around the country since 2003. He is a favorite at dance camps in the west and across the nation. He is acclaimed

for his fun dances, efficient walkthroughs, precise calling, and community spirit.

To get in touch with other May Madness dancers, join our Facebook group: “May Madness Dancers on Facebook”. Here you can chat about getting or offering a ride,

Joyride: George Penk, Jeff Kerssen-Griep, Sue Songer, Erik Weberg

Bev Bernbaum

Jeremy Korr

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sharing rooms or campsites, exploring the area around Clarkdale, or just see who else is excited about the week. See you in Clarkdale!

Maivish House Concert

Thurs May 12 Phoenix

Québec based duo Maivish (fiddler Jaige Trudel and guitarist Adam Broome) blends traditional music from the British Isles, France,

and America with a mix of original compositions to create a vibrant performance that is infused with vocal harmonies, inspired interplay, and captivating spirit.

Join these magnificent musicians at a house concert in east Phoenix hosted by Bryan and Lindy on Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 pm. Space for this gathering is very limited and advance reservations are required. Please RSVP to Linda Nieman at weekend@phxtmd.org or call 480-893-3328 to let us know you are coming and for details and the location.

Maivish is the featured talent at May Madness, the May 13 – 15 contra dance weekend in Clarkdale.

You won’t be able to get enough of this awesome duo, so plan to come to the dance event that weekend, too. More information can be found on pg 1.

Monthly Dances with a Twist

Read on for updates on regular dances, monthly dances with some unusual visiting talent, sponsored events with a flair, and a few special dances you won’t want to miss! So mark your calendars.

Barn Dance

Fri Apr 30Tucson

Come to an old-fashioned barn dance and enjoy old-time traditional dances with caller, Tom Crisp and the Cat Mountain Rounders. No need to have danced before, all dances will be taught before you start to whirl to the live music. The fun begins on Friday, April 30 at 7 pm at the FarHorizon East, 7570 E Speedway in Tucson. Tickets are $9 at the door, a $1 discount is available through Tom at tom@crisptours.com.

Phoenix Kenilworth Dance in May on 1st Sat

1st Sat May 7Phoenix

Since most of us will be at May Madness on the 2nd Saturday of May, we will hold the Phoenx dance on Saturday, May 7 instead.

Arizona’s Celtic Women

Sun May 22ICC

Join the Celtic community for the 3rd Annual Arizona Celtic Women concert. Some of the finest female Celtic performers in the state will entertain you with some toe-tapping songs and Seisiun tunes. This unique event is truly fantastic. Every moment will be magical! The show begins at 2:30 pm in the Great Hall

Maivish

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at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix Arizona 85004.

Tickets are available in advance by calling the ICC at 602-258-0109, or they may be purchased at the door.

Proceeds from the Arizona’s Celtic Women concert will benefit the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library. A cash bar will be available for your enjoyment. See www.azirish.org for more information.

Ceilis

Third FridaysIrish Cultural Center, Phoenix

The Irish Community holds ceili dances at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004. These dances are now being held once a month on the third Friday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This is a great chance to meet new friends, enjoy great music, and work out your dancing muscles! Our "3rd Friday Ceili" costs $6 for adults and is free for kids 12 and under. For more information, call 602-258-0109. www.azirish.org.

International Folk DancingTuesdaysICC, Phoenix

Come out and enjoy folk and community dancing at the Irish Cultural Center on Tuesday evenings. The evening begins at 7:00 with beginning folk and community dancing. From 8:15 until 9 or so, there is a program of

international folk dancing. The last part of the evening is open to requests for your favorite dances. These evenings are open to all ages and dance levels. Newcomers are always welcome. A $3-$5 donation is requested. Find out about upcoming workshops and the annual folk dance festival at www.phxfolkdancers.org. The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85004. For more information, call 602-258-0109.

Scottish Country Dances

TuesdaysScottsdale

The Phoenix Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) holds classes on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Scottsdale Senior Center located at 1700 N. Granite Reef, just north of McDowell. They have certified instructors teaching a structured course of instruction. The cost is $4 per class for non-members and $3.50 for members. The first class is free for new dancers. Check the website, www.rscdsphoenix.com and Facebook at RSCDS Phoenix for more info and special events.

Prescott International Folk DancersSundaysPrescott

The Prescott International Folk Dancers began in 1983 at Yavapai College. The group teaches and enjoys dances from all over Europe and the world. All dancers and beginners are welcome. Dances are held on Sundays from 3:00 –

5:00 pm at the First Congregational Church, 216 E. Gurley St., in Prescott, AZ.. A donation of $3 is asked at the door. For more information, please email: prescott.intl.folkdancers@earthlink.net or go to the Facebook Group “Prescott International Folk Dancers”.

FestivalsCheck out these Arizona

festivals and events with great folk, traditional and acoustic music.

31st Annual Tucson Folk Festival

Sat – Sun Apr 30 – May 1Tucson

Join the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association for the 31st Annual Tucson Folk Festival, one of the country’s oldest free folk festivals. It all happens the weekend of Saturday, April 30th (Noon to 10 p.m.) and Sunday, May 1st, (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) More than 120 performing artists from Southern Arizona and across the country will bring their musical talent to five different stages for a celebration of acoustical music. This festival takes place in the heart of Downtown Tucson in El Presidio Park, the Old Pima County Courthouse, the Tucson Museum of Art and La Cocina/Old Town Artisans. And yes, it’s free!

Folk music singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon will headline the festival on Saturday night. Special guest,

James Reams, widely known as an, “Ambassador of Bluegrass” for his dedication to bluegrass and old time music, will also perform with his band, the Barnstormers.

Listen to songwriting finalists perform their songs. Bring your instruments to participate in workshops for guitar, fiddle,

mandolin, banjo and songwriting. Join the “Ballad Tree” to share your own songs. Come to a special Children’s Show on Sunday. Many different kinds of food will be available for purchase. Artists and crafts persons will show and sell their creations. Enjoy all this and more. Go to: www.tucsonfolkfest.org for more details.

Flagstaff Folk Festival Calls for Musicians and VolunteersJune 18-19, 2016Flagstaff

The 15th Annual Flagstaff Folk Festival will take place the third weekend in June, on the 18th & 19th. Musician and volunteer sign-ups are happening now. If you are interested in performing this year, please go to the musician sign up

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tab on the Folk Festival website to get on the list. The line-up of talent will be announced by the end of April.

Please consider being a part of this great festival by helping out for a few hours. We ask our volunteers to work only one 3-hour shift. In exchange you get free entry for the day and a $4 voucher you can use at any of our vendors. Thanks in advance – we couldn’t do this without you! Go to the festival website to add your name to the volunteer lineup.

The festival takes place at the Coconino Center for the Arts and Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum, and proudly showcases the best in folk and acoustic music in Arizona and beyond. They will feature over 100 acts on five stages, workshops, jams, and more. For more information, as well as details from previous years, please visit flagfolkfest.org.

The festival is produced by the Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music in partnership with the Flagstaff Arts Council and the Pioneer Museum. Tickets are $5/person or $15/family per day. For more information call (928) 606-2064, or email flagfolkfest@ffotm.net.

Dance WeekendsRegistrations are open or

opening soon for upcoming dance camps. Don’t be left out! Make your reservations now.

FolkMADness

Fri – Mon May 27 - 30Socorro, NM

There is still time to register for FolkMADness 2016 on Memorial Day Weekend, but sign up before April 30 to avoid a late fee. This year’s line up features the music of Nova and Steam!, two new-on-the-scene and utterly amazing Contra Dance bands. The callers will be the lovable Frannie Marr from the Southwest and gentle Mary Wesley from the Northeast. Enjoy singing with Bennett Konesni & Edith Gawler, English Country Dances with Ladies at Play, music and African dance with Karina Wilson, techno contra with Erik Erhardt, and much more.

The 4-day weekend is full of contras, squares, techno, English Country and African dance. The weekend is held on the campus of New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM and registration includes on campus housing and all meals.Go to

www.folkmads.org to find more information and register. Harvest Moon Registration Opens May 2

Fri – Sun Oct 14-16Santa Barbara

Join us in Santa Barbara, California, with its “best in the west” legendary Sprung Floor, on October 14-16, 2016, for an amazing contra time… The Carrillo Ballroom is once

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again going to ROCK all weekend long!!

Featuring Clayfoot Strutters, a groove-based Contradance fusion band with 6 of the best musicians around! Their unique take on traditional tunes is done with a modern funky jazz rhythm that pulls you out on to the floor and demands to be danced to.

Also showcasing Nova, a young, highly-energetic contra dance band that hails from New England! They weave the sounds of fiddle, accordion, and guitar into a rich tapestry of sound and driving rhythms.

Calling by Bob Isaacs, who has written many much loved dances, and his flow, energy and amazing grid squares! You’ll meet

Dana

Parkinson who brings her sweet, sassy, playful calling style to the West Coast for the first time!

Registration starts May 2nd. This dance camp is expected to fill very fast, but please do not send registration forms postmarked before this date. For more information visit: www.sbcds.org.

ConcertsWe search far and wide to

find those select shows that draw from the best of traditional music, but will amaze and surprise you with sound and talent. So get together with friends, hit the road, and get out there! Here are a few great concerts you don’t want to miss.

Celtic Woman Concert Tour

Sat May 14 TucsonSun May 15 Tempe

Join the rest of America’s Celtic aficionados and come to the two Arizona concerts presented by these four astoundingly talented Irish women. This year’s tour celebrates the centenary anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a significant date in Irish history.

This year’s women are Éabha McMahon, Máiréad Nesbitt, Susan McFadden, Máiréad Carlin; each an excellent choice to represent Ireland in this world tour.

Multi-platinum Irish music sensation Celtic Woman presents DESTINY, an enchanting new show and world concert tour. The Destiny Tour features an entirely new production with many songs from the forthcoming DESTINY CD and DVD including timeless Irish traditional and contemporary standards wrapped in the group’s celebrated style. Celtic Woman showcases three world class vocalists Mairéad Carlin, Susan McFadden and newest member Éabha McMahon with brilliant Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt accompanied by a group of equally talented musicians and dancers whose exceptional skills and high energy bring a fresh fusion to centuries of musical and cultural tradition. This unforgettable live concert experience features all new stage designs, stunning wardrobes and magnificent arrangements with superb choreography. On the heels of their successful 10th Anniversary

World Tour that captivated millions of fans, come join Celtic Woman as they begin the next chapter of their musical journey – a true destiny to be shared by all!

In Tucson, the show starts at 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 14 at the Tucson Music Hall, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Get tickets at the Tucson Convention Center Ticket Office, any of the Ticketmaster locations, through www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. We can only guarantee the authenticity of tickets bought from our box office or ticketmaster.com. Two hours prior to the event, all tickets must be purchased at Tucson Convention Center Ticket Office.

For additional information please call 520-791-4101 ext. 1.

In Tempe, the performance is at 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 15 at ASU Gammage Auditorium, 1200 South Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85287. Get tickets at the Gammage Box Office, PO Box 870105, Tempe, AZ 85287-0105, or call the Box Office at 480-965-3434. You may also go to www.asugammage.com for tickets through Ticketmaster.

Community CornerA HUGE THANK YOU To All Spring Frolickers!

The Frolics are PhxTMD’s way of treating dancers to special weekends with amazing bands and

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callers. The Spring Frolic was a roaring success. As dancers streamed in to the brightly decorated hall, the Avant Gardeners played their lively, jazzy southern tunes. Susan Kevra invited everyone to form contra lines and the dance nirvana began. A thousand thanks to the talented Laura Light, Dave Bartley, Loren Oppenheimer, Mick Kinney and Susan Kevra.

Thank you to everyone who helped this year, beginning with all the dancers who came from Arizona and all over the US. The dancing, music and calling combined made a captivating experience.

A million thanks to all the volunteers for all their hard work!

Our Blue Ribbon Committee was the core group of volunteers who organized all the details of the weekend. A lot of what they did stayed behind the scenes, but things didn’t just happen by magic. Their experience and hours of work helped make the weekend a success. Many thanks to the dozens of people who helped out at the hall during the dances. These small jobs

are important to keep the event running smoothly and make way for the fun.

The Blue Ribbon Coordination Committee is:

Ron Nieman – executive director, logistics, sound, accounting

Linda Nieman – registration, admissions, logistics, band hospitality

Sandra Simmons – planning director, volunteer coordinator

Diane Duffy – snack coordinatorSue Lassiter – water Wendy Greer – decorations, set-

up coordinatorPeter Bergonzi – sound set-up,

pack-up coordinatorBob Chasan – sign coordinator,

printingBrian Daniel – badges, set-up,

pack-up, haulingBarbara Daniel – greeter,

decorationsDave Foster – Facebook,

publicityMargaret Morgan – banners,

quilts, decorations

Carl Morgan – housing coordinator, decorations, set-up, pack-up

Daniel Sandler – floor care coordinator, signs, set-up, pack-up

Judy Zeidel & Marcel Van Eerd – band hospitality

Categorized into five areas, our vigilant volunteers were:

Set up / take down of the sound system and decorations: Michael

Cohen, Bryan Flamig, Mary Hansel, Bill Lytle, Claire Martin, Dania Munnigh, Leslie Nelson, Regis Pappert, June Pitts, and Suze St. John

Snacks: Dave Black, Phil Gash, Greg Meisner, Dania Munnigh, Meg Newberg, Gretchen Preston, Barb Siebert, Andie Snyder, Suze St. John, and Sherry Young

Door greeters: Leslie Nelson, Esdrey Saldivar

Floor care: Lisa Archer, Paul Beier, Bev & Larry Dandurand, Joanne Haupert, Bob & Esty Pape, Mike Reddig, and Jim Soward

Housing: Becky Eggleston, Linda Green, and Judie Smith

Next year’s Frolics are being planned for the second weekends in January and March. The Winter Frolic will be January 13 and 14, 2017. The two-day, three-dance formula will be applied again, and the Mesa Active Adult Center is being considered again for the dance hall. Organizers are working to bring Stuart Kenney and his son,

PhxTMD Dancer Writes NovelSandra Rose Simmons, a member of the Phoenix contra dance community, has published her first novel. Moon Glow is about a young woman and her path to self-discovery in the midst of fear, anxiety and uncertainty. Reaching out to make new friends she finds joy and community through contra dancing. Through the main character’s eyes, both beginning and veteran dancers can enjoy the contra dance experience.

Photo by Michael Quinn

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the JEMS in January. The Spring Frolic in March will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11, 2017. The band will be Great Bear IV, which is the Great Bear Trio plus a saxophone player. Save the dates now, and we’ll see you then!

PHXTMD Board Meetings

Mon May 2Phoenix

All PhxTMD members are welcome at board meetings which usually are held on the first Monday of each month. A potluck dinner is held at 7 pm, followed by the meeting. Call 480-893-3328 for details and directions.

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Phoenix Traditional Music and Dance is non-profit 501(3)c

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Contra Dance Schedule *Note special dates/venues/guest callers and bands in Red!!

Monthly Dance Calendar for Arizona

Date Caller/Band Venue/Sponsor Location Time and Admission

1st SaturdaysFlagstaff

SatApr2–KariUsherwithJustDessertsSatMay7–TBAwithDavidKaynor&Just

Desserts

Mountain School

Flagstaff Friends of Trad Music

311 W. Cattle Drive Trail, Flagstaff 86001

Newcomer Orientation/Lesson: 7:00pm,Dance: 7:30 – 10:30pm $10 appreciated

Contact Mark Alexander 928-699-5456 or mtalexander@yahoo.com

2nd SaturdaysPhoenix

SatApr9–KariUsherwithGrrlBandMay7–PegHesleywithPrivyTippersMay14–Noregulardance.GotoMayMadness!

Kenilworth School, Phoenix Phoenix Trad Music and

Dance

May Dance at Kenilworth moved to First Saturday

1210 N 5th Ave, Phoenix 85003

Newcomer Orientation/Lesson: 7:00PMDance: 7:30 to 10:30PM $10.00, $5.00 for dancers age 25 and younger

Call/text Carl at 602-268-7181

3rd SaturdaysCottonwood

SatApr16–MichaelBarracloughwithJustDesserts

May–OctDancessuspendedforsummer

Cottonwood Civic Center Flagstaff Friends of Trad

Music

805 N. Main Street, Cottonwood 86326

Newcomer Orientation/Lesson: 6:30PM Dance: 7:00 to 10:00PM $10.00

Mark: 928-699-5456mtalexander@yahoo.com

4th FridaysPhoenix

FriApr22–TaviMerrillwithClusterfolkFriMay27–PegHesleywithGrrlBand

Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix Phoenix Trad Music and

Dance1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix

85004

Newcomer Orientation/Lesson: 7:00pmDance: 7:30 to 10:30pm$10.00, $5.00 for dancers age 25 and younger,

Call/text Carl at 602-268-7181

4th SaturdaysPrescott

SatApr23–JudyZeidelwithPrivyTippersSatMay28–ArchieMaclellanwithWildThyme

First Congregational Church, Prescott Folk Happens

216 E. Gurley (& Alarcon), Prescott 86301

Newcomer Orientation/Lesson: 7:00PM Dance: 7:30 to 10:00PM. $8, $6 members, $2 discount teachers and students, $1 off-bring a new dancer

Bruce: 928-925-5210

1st, 3rd, 5th SaturdaysTucson

SatApr16–J.P.Thom-GronachanwiththeJumpingChollas

SatApr30–TBDwithTBDSatMay7–TBDwithTBDSatMay21–TBDwithTBD

First United Methodist Church, Tucson

Tucson Friends of Trad Music

915 E. 4th St., Tucson, AZ 85719(U of A at University and Park Avenue)

Newcomer Orientation/Lesson: 6:30PM,Dance 7:00-10:00PM.$10, $1 off for members, $5 students

All calendar information subject to change. Please contact each organization to confirm dates, times,

locations, etc.

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*Note special dates/venues/guest callers and bands in Red!!

Monthly Dance Calendar for Arizona

Various SaturdaysPhoenix

SatApr2,9,16,23,30NoSaturdayECDinMay

Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix Phoenix Trad Music and

Dance

1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix 85004

10 AM– noon SAT$8 at the door

Contact Peg Hesley,602-564-6620 or email peghesley@cox.net

Various ThursdaysPhoenix

ThurMay19,26Jun19,23,30

Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix Phoenix Trad Music and

Dance

1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix 85004

7 - 9 PM$8 at the door

Contact Peg Hesley,602-564-6620 or email peghesley@cox.net

3rd FridaysPhoenix

CeiliDancewithvariousIrishbands!Schedulechangefromtwiceamonthtoonceamonth.

Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix AZ Irish

1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix 85004

7 – 9 PM $6.00, children under 12 free (2 with each paid admission) Ceili workshop recommended. Call 602-258-0109.

3rd SaturdaysPhoenix

CeilidanceworkshopsThirdSaturdaysofmostmonthsRSVPrequired(602)258-0109.

Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix AZ Irish

1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix 85004

1:00-3:00PM. $16.00 for adults and kids under 12 $2.00 These are two-hour dance intensives for beginning and advanced dancers.

TuesdaysPhoenix InternationalFolkDancing

Irish Cultural Center, Phoenix AZ Irish

1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix 85004

7 – 10 pmcarolyn.allenby@gmail.comContact phone: 623-428-9666

SundaysPrescott

InternationalFolkDance First Congregational Church. Prescott

216 E. Gurley St.,Prescott, AZ

3 – 5 pm $3prescott.intl.folkdancers@earthlink.net Call 928-925-8995Facebook Group: Prescott International

Folkdancers

Prescott

VariousPhoenix Nosquaredanceschedulethisseason

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TuesdaysScottsdale

ScottishCountryDancingDancessuspendeduntilSeptember

Granite Reef Senior Center

www.rscdsphoenix.com 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd,

Scottsdale 85257

7 – 9 PM$4, $3.50 for members.Go to Facebook at RSCDS Phoenix

Ceili Dance and Workshop Schedule, International Folk Dancing

English Country Dance Schedule

Scottish Country Dancing

Square Dance - Old Time Traditional Squares with Live Old-Time Music

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