Classes

Music & Dance of Appalachia
Thursday evenings
March 24 - April 28, 2011
7 - 9pm
At the Neil Road campus of
Truckee Meadows Community College
5270 Neil Road, Reno
Registration open soon.

This is a music appreciation course about the forms of
music and dance that arose in rural Appalachia during
the early 20th century.
There will be historical videos and recordings,
live performances by local musicians
and lots of opportunities for class participation.
Topics covered will include:
Fiddling
Clawhammer Banjo
Clogging
Fingerstyle Blues Guitar
Flatpicking Guitar
Clogging
Contra Dance
Old Time Singing
Bluegrass

A comment from one of last year's class participants:
"...very informative intellectually and entertaining as
well. This class opened my mind to new types of
music and new musical groups."

Contra Dances

The saying goes, "If you can walk, you can contra."
Every dance is guided by a skilled instructor/caller
who teaches each dance, step by step.
All ages participate---from kids to grandparents.
No partner needed, as the dances are
done in groups.
Live music is provided by string bands (typically a
fiddle accompanied by various other instruments).
This is an incredibly fun way to experience "old
time music"!

Siera Contra Dance Society
website: http://sierracontra.org/
Dances held on the second Saturday of
every month (unless otherwise noted).
Time: 7:30 - 10:30pm
Location: Reno Parks and Recreation
Bldg. , 170 E. Liberty, 2 blocks east of
Virginia St. Park in the lot surrounding the
building. Dance is on the second floor.
Cost: $10.00, but SCDS members get a
$3.00 discount.

Fun Family Dance
website:http://ffd.raincloudpub.com/
Monthly dances. Dates vary, but are
typically Friday, Saturday or Sunday
evenings. Check Calendar here.
Location: Children's Museum of Northern
Nevada, 813 N Carson St, Carson City
Cost: Adults $10, Youth (16–25) $5
Children & Young Teens (0–15) $1
Families $25
New Contra Dancer Discount:
People who have never contra danced before can
attend their first dance for free!