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Margaret will be calling to the music of the Glenrose: Nancy, Jim, Matt and Cat bring the great contradance tunes to life.
Experience the magic of contra dancing, where all are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music, connection, and community. If you like, come early for an introduction to contra elements at 7:10.
Caller
Margaret Mathews
With more than 35 years experience as dancer, musician and caller, Margaret’s easy-going, engaging style gets everyone out on the dance floor. Her ability to smoothly adjust the dances to the experience level of the dance community make it a fun and accessible evening for everyone. In addition to contra dances, she calls for traditional Old Time square dances, Civil War reenactments, hoedowns, weddings and other joy filled occasions. Her dance calling has taken her up and down the East coast, from the Carolinas to Vermont, as well as the Northwest and Canada. As a musician, Margaret has played with Homage Quebecois, Wildroot String Band, and others.
Band
Glenrose
Jim Sloboda - Accordion, Nancy Sloboda - Violin, Catherine Sloboda McCallen - Violin, Matthew Sloboda - Violin, Mandolin, Guitar
Glenrose is primarily a traditional instrument music ensemble. Glenrose was formed as a Contra Dance band in 1991. Most of us still live in North Rose, NY. The band also plays for English Country dances and many types of traditional folk dance and listening music, as well as more classically oriented material for weddings, dances and other celebrations.