Music & Dance

The Ridge Way to Dance

Something quite old,
And then something new
A dance that is chunky,
Then one that is smooth

Most are in lines,
but sometimes a square
or circles, or triplets
or even in pairs

New dancers, we welcome
We’ll teach you your part
Long timers? Surprises,
We’ll spring from the start

If not a surprise,
Then perhaps something rare?
A treasure forgotten
Brought out for fresh air?

Our goal: To delight you
Just give us a chance
Put on your best smile
And come to the dance.

Ridge

Some comments from people who I have led dance for? Click here.

Looking for a dance caller – no extra background – click here.

Same deal – song leading – you can jump to info about that here.

Audio reinforcement – info about doing sound for dances and other types of (primarily) acoustical musical performance – jump here.

Want to know more about my background in all these “folk” activities? First folk song? Kind, well-intentioned, and somewhat clueless parental encouragement? Heros? Maybe, over time, some samples and stuff – read on here.

Some contra dances that go very well with particular tunes? Click here.