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SUMMARY:Appalachian Flatfooting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Flatfooting Workshop\nSaturday\, April 25 at 11 AM\nTickets: $30 \nPlay folk music with your feet! For movers of all experience and backgrounds.\nFlatfooting is a solo form of improvised percussive dance originating in the Appalachian Mountains\, with sonic and gestural connections to West African\, Indigenous\, and Western European dance. Using the toe\, heel\, and ball of the foot to strike and slide across the floor\, flatfooting articulates the rhythms of old-time fiddle and banjo tunes. \nWear comfortable clothes and smooth-soled\, supportive shoes with a low heel or no heel for this class. Beginner to advanced workshop. \n \nABOUT THE HOSTS \nMontreal fiddler Alexis Chartrand has traced a singular path across the Québécois traditional music scene. “Known for his pensive reworkings of Québécois fiddle tunes” (Songlines)\, he has pioneered the use of baroque violin and bows for the interpretation of this repertoire. His partnership with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Nicolas Babineau has led to the release of three albums and to many concerts in Québec\, Canada\, the United States\, and Sweden. Hailed in 2019 as “two must-hears of Québécois traditional music” (Penguin Eggs)\, their 2024 collaboration with Nicolas Ellis and Orchestre de l’Agora “was a revelation and an intense emotional shock” (Le Devoir). He has explored the connection between music and dance with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss and Antoine Turmine. He has released duo albums with multi-instrumentalists Colin Savoie-Levac and Cédric Dind-Lavoie. Learn more at agchartrand.com \nOne of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch\,” Nic Gareiss has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance.” He reimagines movement as a musical practice\, recasting dance as a medium that appeals to both eyes and ears. Gareiss engages many percussive dance traditions\, weaving together a singular dance practice marked by his love of clog\, flatfoot\, and step dance footwork\, improvisation\, and musical collaboration. Gareiss received the 2020 Michigan Heritage Award\, his home region’s highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries\, including at London’s Barbican Centre\, the Irish National Concert Hall\, the Munich Philharmonic\, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He holds an MA in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick. Learn more at nicgareiss.com \n“Gareiss’ dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance…” – New York Times \n“…his feet coax music from the ground.” – Provincetown Independent
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/appalachian-flatfooting-workshop/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Swing Dance with Too Blue and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Swing Dance with Too Blue and Friends\nFriday\, May 15\, Dance lesson at 7:30 PM\, Show 8 PM – 10 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $20 \nLearn to swing dance with an introductory lesson at 7:30 – no partner required! Then dance the night away to the sounds of Too Blue and friends. \nTraveling freely between the genres of bluegrass\, swing\, Celtic and jazz\, a Too Blue performance is a dynamic dose of serious fun. Smooth harmonies and adventurous musicianship bring stellar arrangements to life and leave the listener anything but “blue”. Their newest release\, “Trouble With the Grey”\, produced and engineered by Bob Harris of Ampersand Records\, has received national radio airplay and enthusiastic reviews from Bluegrass Today and Bluegrass Unlimited. \nSeamlessly blending their vocals are guitarist Betsy Rome and banjoist Joan Harrison. Banjoist Joan Harrison brings a swingy bluegrass influenced feel to the set. Mandolin powerhouse Michael Sassano astounds and entertains\, while jazz bassist Jamie Doris brings a creative and unique perspective to the band.  Together\, Too Blue makes exciting bluegrass that swings and entertains.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/swing-dance-with-too-blue-and-friends-may15/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Square Dance with Bugs on a Log
DESCRIPTION:Square Dance with Bugs on a Log\nThursday\, June 4\, Doors at 7:30 PM\, Dance 8-10 PM\nTickets: $20 \nJoin CT’s own stringband for a family-friendly\, no experience necessary square dance! All dances will be taught and called by members of the band. Each dance begins with an inclusive lesson on all the steps- suitable for all ages and ability levels. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase. \nAbout Bugs on a Log\nBrimming with festivity\, Bugs on a Log is an emergent stringband that cultivates warmth and joy wherever they go. With a wealth of expertise spanning from classical to old-time to bluegrass under their collective belt\, Bugs on a Log is a group sculpted from dynamic abundance. The New England-based band marries their spread of music with care\, the result an uncommon blend of precision\, vitality\, and innovation. Audiences describe live performances as moving and mirthful\, often stirred to dancing\, singing\, clapping\, and the like. \nComposed of Lana Auerbach (fiddle\, banjo)\, Austin Scelzo (fiddle\, mandolin\, guitar)\, Jeff Smith (guitar\, banjo\, mandolin)\, Malcolm Callagy (cello\, fiddle)\, Jack Corcoran (bass)\, and Oriana Mack (fiddle)\, each member is a multi-hyphenate talent and vocalist in their own rite. Their chemistry palpable and compelling\, Bugs on a Log is a new outfit full of promise\, ever sure to deliver a sweeping alchemy of strings and spirit.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/square-dance-with-bugs-on-a-log/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Dance The Line
DESCRIPTION:Dance The Line\nFriday\, June 26\, 7 – 11 PM\nTickets: $20 \nGrab your boots and get ready for a fun night out! \nJoin us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music\, great people\, and plenty of fun. Beginner and Improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome. \nBring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/dance-the-line-jun26/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Dance The Line
DESCRIPTION:Dance The Line\nFriday\, July 24\, 7 – 11 PM\nTickets: $20 \nGrab your boots and get ready for a fun night out! \nJoin us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music\, great people\, and plenty of fun. Beginner and Improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome. \nBring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/dance-the-line-jul24/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Dance The Line
DESCRIPTION:Dance The Line\nFriday\, August 21\, 7 – 11 PM\nTickets: $20 \nGrab your boots and get ready for a fun night out! \nJoin us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music\, great people\, and plenty of fun. Beginner and Improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome. \nBring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/dance-the-line-aug21/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T230000
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SUMMARY:Dance The Line
DESCRIPTION:Dance The Line\nFriday\, September 25\, 7 – 11 PM\nTickets: $20 \nGrab your boots and get ready for a fun night out! \nJoin us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music\, great people\, and plenty of fun. Beginner and Improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome. \nBring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/dance-the-line-sept25/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T190000
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SUMMARY:Dance The Line
DESCRIPTION:Dance The Line\nFriday\, October 23\, 7 – 11 PM\nTickets: $20 \nGrab your boots and get ready for a fun night out! \nJoin us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music\, great people\, and plenty of fun. Beginner and Improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome. \nBring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/dance-the-line-oct23/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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