San Diego English Country Dance

Special Evenings For Experienced Dancers

4th Week of the month: 7.30 pm

In the 4th week of each month we have special evening dances for experienced dancers only. We shall be enjoying more complicated dances with less teaching, and a few old favorites with minimal calling.

These Advanced Dances are for experienced dancers only - no beginners please. If you love crossover mirror heys and double figure-of-eights, and only need to walk most dances through once at our Sunday classes, then these evenings are for you!

However, if you still find a straight hey for three confusing, and prefer to walk all the dances several times, then you are not yet ready for these Advanced Dances. Please come to our Sunday dances at 6pm when all the basic moves are thoroughly taught. If you are unsure whether you should try our Advanced Dance please ask one of our callers.

 



The next advanced dance will be on Tuesday, April 29th in Santee, with caller Janet Arnold. Click here for directions...
7:30-9:30pm, only $5 at the door

We will be practising dances from our May 3rd Ball program - ALL WELCOME.




Tuesday, 26th February
 

Santee

Caller - Janet Arnold

 

Dances:

Chocolate Round'OMary K
NewcastleRamblin' Rosie
Joy After SorrowSt Albans
Apley HouseEmma's Commencement




Thursday, 29th November
 

Dance was held at the Academy of Dance in Poway

Caller -Ellen Riley, with Tyge Legier

 

Dances:

Ashford AssemblyCompanions
Emperor of the MoonMary K
Miss de Jersey's MemorialPonderosa Pine
Punch BowlSevern Bore




Tuesday, 30th October, 2007
 

We practiced dances from the upcoming ball in Pasadena:

Dances:

Autumn In AmherstCompanions
Dancing Wife, TheEnchanted Place, An
Hey Boys Up Go WeKelsterne Gardens
Miss de Jersey’s MemorialPicking Up Sticks
Randolph’s FarewellSmith Hill
Wakefield H




Thursday, 17th May 2007
 


At the UU Church in Santee
Caller -Janet Arnold

 

-- dancers attended

Dances:

 
Accord for PinewoodsAudrey and Andrea
Captain’s MaggotMayfair
Patrick’s WaltzSusan
Trip to Holywell 




Monday, 9th April 07
 

Guest caller COLIN HUME from UK
At the Academy of Dance in Poway
Live Music with pianist Steve Maranto

 

-- dancers attended

Dances:

 
AmyAstronomer, The
Bright and BeautifulDick's Maggot
Fain I WouldFamiliar Quotations
Rose of Tankerton, TheRuth
Slof Galliard, The Symonds Yat




Thursday 15th March 07
 

Callers

 

-- dancers attended

Dances:

 
AlterationsEaster Morn
Enchanted Garden, AnHambleton's Round'O
Leather Lake HouseMadeira Dream
Randolph's FarewellStep Stately
Treasure of the Big Woods, The  




Thursday 18th January 07
 

Callers

Ellen Riley, Tyge Legier, Terri Akin, Janet Arnold

-- dancers attended

Dances:

 
Great ScottImpertinence
It's a RagPatrick's Waltz
Softly Good TummasUp With Aily
Wibsey Roundabout 




Tuesday, 24th October, 2006
A wonderful evening of dancing with guest caller Brooke Friendly was held at the Academy of Dance in Poway.
 

Guest Caller

Brooke Friendly

16 dancers attended

Dances:

 
Friendly Brooke, TheHazelfern Place
ImproprietyOn Wittman’s Golden Floor
Pear BlossomPuck’s Deceit
Sun ReturnTributary




Tuesday, 26th September, 2006 was held at the Academy of Dance in Poway.
 

Callers

Ellen Riley & Terri Akin

15 dancers attended

Dances:

 
Another Nancy's FancyAstonished Archaeologist, The
LaurelhurstMary K
Punch BowlWhirligig




Tiesday, 25th July 2006 was held at the Academy of Dance in Poway.
 

Caller

Ellen Riley

?dancers attended

Dances:

 
Awaiting List
Tiesday, 27th June 2006 was held at the Academy of Dance in Poway.
 

Guest caller

Robert Moir from England, UK.

25 dancers attended

Dances:(partial list)

 
Enrichez-vousJosephine
Love's TriumphPortebello
Red and All RedSilver Primrose

Friday, 26th May 2006 was held at the Academy of Dance in Poway.
 

Callers:

Janet Arnold

Dances:

 
HortoniaHudson Barn
JamaicaLaurelhurst
OrlianaParson's Farewell
Since First I Saw Your Face 

Tuesday, 25th April 2006 was held at the Academy of Dance in Poway.
 

Callers:

Ellen, Karin,Terri, Tyge

16 dancers present.

Dances:

 
Birthday GreetingsDesigning Woman, The
Enchanted Place, AnHouse on the Hill
Never Love Thee MorePuck's Deceit
Up With Aily 

Note: 'House on the Hill' is a new dance written by caller Karin Norlin, with original music composed by her son.



Friday, 9th December was held at the Academy of Dance in Poway.
 

Caller:

Janet Arnold

Dances:

 
We enjoyed a lovely selection of three and four couple dances.
Arlington AssemblyAshford Anniversary
HeidenrosleinHortonia
NewcastlePatrick's Waltz
SusanTerpsicourant

Friday, 23rd September was held at The Element Dance Center in La Mesa.
 

Callers:

Meg, Ellen, Ellie and Karin

Dances:

 
Angels UnawaresBonny Cuckoo
Homecoming Jacob Hall's Jig
King of PolandMaid Peeped Out of the Window
Saint Martin's LaneSiege of Limerick
Since First I Saw Your FaceTrip to Kilburn
Trip to RichmondWhen Laura smiles

Friday, 26th August was held at The Element Dance Center in La Mesa.
 

Dances:

 
Adieu, TheAnother Nancy's Fancy
HortoniaLong Live London
Mr Isaacs MaggotPatrick's Waltz
She Favorite, The 

Friday, 22nd July was held The Element Dance Center in La Mesa.
 

Callers:

Janet Arnold, Ellen Riley, Ellie Konitchek

Dances:

 
Audrey and AndreaKelsterne Gardens
Mavis Sweetly Sings, TheMayfair
Prince WilliamReturn to Newcastle
St Margaret's HillStep Stately
Susan Trip to the Manor
Turning By ThreesWinter Waltz

We are sorry, but the May Advanced Dance has been cancelled.

Friday, 22th April was held The Element Dance Center in La Mesa.
 

Dances:

 
Bartlett HouseHomecoming, The
Juice of BarleyMary K
Peter & Peggy Russian House
Wife's VictoryWinter Solstice

Friday, 25th March was held at the Jean Hart Academy of Dance, Poway
 

Dances:

 
Awaiting list of dances.  

Friday, 25th February
 

Dances:

Barham DownPatrick's Waltz
Peter and PeggyStep Stately
Sun AssemblyWife's Victory
 

Friday, 28th January was held at The Element in La Mesa.
22 dancers present.
 

Callers:

Ellen, Carolyn, Ellie, Steve, Janet, Judi Rivkin
 

Dances:

Arlington AssemblyAstoria Lass
Halsway MannersHudson Barn
Jack's HealthMad Robin
Quite Carried AwayRed House
Severn BoreStep Stately
 

Thursday, 28th October was held at Helen McGuinness' house.
11 dancers present.
 

Callers:

Ellen Riley and Carolyn Page
 

Dances:

NonesuchOther Nancy's Fancy, The
Patrick's WaltzRose of Sharon
 

Thursday, 30th September was held at Helen McGuinness' house.
17 dancers present.
 

Callers:

Ellen Riley, Carolyn Page, Janet Arnold
 

Dances:

Dances were chosen from the LA Playford Ball Program

Boatman, TheHortonia
Hudson BarnMayfair
Oil the LocksPunch Bowl
Rosamund's PondSpring, The
 

27th August was at Helen McGuinness's house.
12 dancers present.
 

Callers:

Ellen Riley, Steve Maranto, Janet Dixon & Rosie McGuinness
 

Dances:

We concentrated on the more complicated dances from the Southern California Playford Ball.

Boatman, TheHortonia
MayfairOil the Locks
Punch Bowl 
Thank you Steve and Rosie for providing live music for the Boatman, and to Peter for making us sushi.
 

23rd July was at Janet Dixon's house.
11 dancers present.
 

Callers:

Ellen Riley, Ellie Konitshek, & Carolyn Page
 

Dances:

Boatman, TheFreeford Gardens
HortoniaMary K
Mr Beverage's MaggotSoftly Good Tummas
 

25th June was at Helen McGuinness' house.
11 dancers present.
 

Callers:

Carolyn Page and Ellie Konitshek
 

Dances:

Aurelli's Dutch SkipperJacob's Hall Jig
Mary KMrs. Pomeroy's Pavane
Prince WilliamSmithy Hill
Volpony 
 

 
28th May was at Janet Dixon's house.
14 dancers present.
 

Caller:

Janet Arnold
 

Dances:

Birthday GreetingsFreeford Gardens
Hudson BarnNewcastle
Punch BowlSally From Poland
SatisfactionSusan
 

 
23rd April was at Helen McGuinness' house.
14 dancers present.
 

Callers:

Ellen Riley
Janet Arnold
Steve Maranto
 

Dances:

Prince WilliamFandango
Turn of the TideJoy After Sorrow
Sally from PolandCadger's Other Caper
Barham Down
 
Thank you Steve and Rosie for providing live music for Turn of the Tide.
View photos of this evening.