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| Friday 10th April | ||||
| Concert and Presentation | 6-8:30pm | Presentation on the roots and development of Appalachian music and dancing, by Phil Jamison (USA, philjamison.com, dance caller, old-time musician, flatfoot dancer, scholar of traditional Appalachian dance and music). Followed by a concert of old-time music, ballads and dancing. | Mathers House, 108 Bathurst St, Hobart (between Playhouse Theatre and State Library) | |
| Saturday 11th April | ||||
| Flatfooting Workshop with Live Music | 11:00 for 11:15am-12:15pm | Flatfooting is a traditional form of percussive step dance from the southern Appalachian Mountains of the United States. With roots in earlier dances from the British Isles and Africa, this American dance form is the ancestor of tap dance as well as modern clogging, but as a solo social dance form, it is a way to participate in the dance music with your feet. We will start out with the basic steps and movements of the dance. No prior percussive dance experience is expected or required to participate. No special footwear is required, though smooth, hard soled shoes work best and make the steps easier. | St James' Church Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town (off Rupert Ave, enter behind church) | |
| Dance workshops (Southern Squares + Southern Big Sets) with Live Music | 1:15 for 1:30-4:00pm | Southern Squares – In this workshop, we will look at the defining characteristics of Southern squares and dance some of the classic figures from the Southern square dance repertoire. (tea and coffee break, then ...) Southern Appalachian Big Sets – Southern square dances are basically circular dances for four couples. In this workshop we will dance a number of big set square dances, as they are danced in communities in Appalachia, in larger circular sets. | St James' Church Hall, (as above) | |
| Southern (Appalachian) Square Dance with Live Music | 7:15 for 7:30-11:30pm | Grab a partner, come out on the floor, and get ready to do-si-do! Join us for a session of traditional old-time square dances from the southern Appalachian Mountains of the United States. These traditional community folk dances are family-friendly, open to all ages, and welcoming to all. Although these dances have traditionally had gendered roles, that aspect is now de-emphasized; anyone is welcome to dance either role and join in the dance. No prior experience or partner is necessary to participate. Phil Jamison will teach all of the dances and call out the figures. We will dance a variety of traditional squares and circles, and maybe the Virginia Reel as well. Guest callers: Sarah "Twinkletoes" Lewis and David "Oddsocks" Wanless. Bring a plate of supper to share. | St James' Church Hall (as above) | |
| Sunday 12th April | ||||
| Square Dance Calling 101 | 10:15 for 10:30am-11:30am | An introduction to the art and science of Southern (US) square dance calling. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand (or voice) at calling out the dance figures. No prior experience is required. Dancers welcome too - you can be more or less cooperative guinea pigs. | TBC | |
| Squarewell Dance with Live Music | 12:45 for 1:00-4:00pm | More old-time square dances and a bit of flatfooting. Guest callers: Sarah "Twinkletoes" Lewis and David "Oddsocks" Wanless and those from the callers' workshop are welcome to call as well. No dancing experience or partner required. All ages and identities welcome. Bring a plate of afternoon tea to share in the break. | St James' Church Hall (as above) | |
| Old-time Fiddle Workshop | 4:15 for 4:30-5:30pm | Intermediate level, fine for those who play fiddle even if they don't know any old-time music. Learning by ear. All ages and identities welcome. | St James' Church Hall (as above) | |
| Old-time Music Session for Musicians, Dancers and Listeners | 5:30-7:00pm | All welcome, including dancers for impromptu square dancing or flatfooting. | St James' Church Hall (as above) |