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Music by Elixer and Rumblestrip
Callers Nils Fredland and Gaye Fifer
Sound Jamie Platt
This is a contra dance weekend not to be missed. It will be held at the Gulfport Casino, a beautiful beach-front ballroom with a large white maple floor.
Presented by Tampa Friends of Old-Time Dance.
Elixir is a high-energy dance band performing tightly crafted music which evolves from traditional and original contra dance tunes to rock, swing and reggae inspired rhythms. They are Nils Fredland (calling, Trombone), Ethan Hazzard- Watkins (fiddle), Jesse Hazzard-Watkins (trumpet), Anna Patton (Clarinet) and Owen Morrison (guitar)
Rumblestrip, the unruly contra dance band from New England, has Nat Hewitt on fiddle, Glen Loper on mandolin and banjo, and Liza Constable on guitar. They play the old and new tunes with a reckless drive and passion that will infect you with dance fever.
Nils Fredland, is a masterful caller from New Hampshire who brings his soul to everyone of his dances. He teaches with great clarity and with an enthusiasm that is totally contagious.
Gaye Fifer has called at contra dance weekends around the country and around her hometown of Charlottesville. She is known for her high energy, enthusiastic style and calling fun dances.
Jamie Platt will be providing sound.
We will have more details later. Meanwhile...
The Florida Snow Ball is a gender-balanced event. All registrations must be received in advance of the weekend. No walk-ins will be admitted to any of the sessions. The deadline for early registrations is December 21, 2009. Early registration is $90. For any registrations received after December 21, 2009 the cost is $100. If you must cancel, a refund minus $10 will be granted before January 11, 2010. No refunds will be given after January 11 — for any reason.
Here is the registration form for Florida Snow Ball 2010.
Bring your favorite dish to the potluck dinner Friday evening. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, continental breakfast will be provided. Refreshments will also be provided during the dances. (A list of local restaurants will be available at the dance.)
Gulfport Casino is at 5500 Shore Blvd. South, in Gulfport, Florida. (MapQuest)
Take I-275 to the 22nd Avenue S. exit and head west. Turn left onto Beach Blvd. (55th Street will be on the right.) Head south until the street ends at the Gulfport Casino, which is located directly on the water.
For further information, please contact Stan or Linda Prince at 727-823-2725, or E-mail us at tfootd@tampabaycontra.com.
Watch for Florida Snow Ball updates on this website (www.FloridaSnowBall.com).
If you have comments or questions about the dances, please contact Stan or Linda Prince at 727-823-2725 (tfootd@tampabaycontra.com).
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This website was designed by Bob Pyron for Tampa Friends of Old-Time Dance.