Tom Bannister was a delightful participant in all the forms of community dance sponsored by CDR, learned in our traditions, and passionate in his support for CDR from its founding. We hold his memory close to our hearts. As he was also devoted to Highland Park and the Lamberton Conservatory, the family requested donations in… Read more »
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Join us at the Netherfield Ball
Media coverage in advance of the ball: http://www.monroecopost.com/news/20180813/netherfield-ball-open-to-novice-dancers Our annual Saturday afternoon dance designed to introduce novices to English country dancing. Lisa Brown, assisted by the Meryton Assembly Dancers, will teach you all you need to know to enjoy dances from Jane Austen’s time. There will be Regency period costumes, delectable refreshments, gorgeous live music,… Read more »
CDR Elections & Annual Meeting
CDR’s annual meeting and elections will be held at the contra dance on September 20 and the English dance on September 23. You must be a CDR member to vote. Renew your membership now! Please vote at only one dance, not both. No double-dipping! The candidates for officers for 2018-2019 are: President: Lisa Brown Vice… Read more »
Dance like Jane Austen at the Netherfield Ball
Our Netherfield Ball is an annual Saturday afternoon dance designed to introduce novices to English country dancing. Lisa Brown, assisted by her demo team, will teach you all you need to know to enjoy dances from Jane Austen’s time. There will be Regency period costumes, delectable refreshments, gorgeous live music, a Ball featuring easy… Read more »
Dancing at Old Fort Niagara
The Meryton Assembly Dancers at Old Fort Niagara 2018 at Old Fort Niagara On Saturday & Sunday, July 28 & 29, the Meryton Assembly Dancers introduced the history-loving public to English Country Dancing at the Old Fort Niagara’s War of 1812 Grand Encampment. This was the largest gathering of War of 1812 re-enactors in 2018… Read more »