The only dance that Ted Crane's DanceDB
(http://tedcrane.com/DanceDB/ListDance.com?state=ny&from=hp) shows in
the neighborhood of Old Forge is a monthly dance (third Saturdays at
8:00 PM) in Barneveld, about 40 minutes away. The listed web site is no
longer active, but there are a couple of e-mail addresses and phone
numbers that you could try.
I always look for dances when I'm traveling, for business or pleasure,
too.
Dave
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HI all,
I tried to look for a contradance in the Adirondacks near Old Forge on 4th
lake, and couldn't find any regular or event dances anywhere.
Yes, I was vacationing and am addicted enough to look and plan for dance
opportunities.
That said, Does anyone know of a reguiar contra (or event) that is in that (or
any) region of the Adirondacks?
And, if there isn't, I would appreciate advice about attempting to start one -
maybe as a single event next year.
We took an "old fashioned train ride" complete with staged robbery, and it was
corny fun but the kids loved it.
I mentioned it because next to the depot is the old "Fulton Chain Town Hall - Circa
1890" that looks like a great
old grange sort of dance hall. I have started inquires about possibly renting
it. Have no idea about the structural integrity, tho',
and didn't see much in the way of other halls big enough to do what I
hope/imagine a big barn dance would be.
My thought was that people getting off the train would be more likely to join
in the dance, and it might even
draw a few folks to try some family/community activity while on vacation.
So there would be probably very little in the way of experienced dancers
(unless it is advertised in say, Syracuse?
or maybe get a big name band to come? ) but barn dances are fun in their own
way, maybe a big circle, a square or two,
and a contra or two - just an hour and a half gig. If there is an acceptance,
then maybe a series could start?
Any thoughts? Am I letting my missing one week of dancing while on vacation get
the better of my rational mind?
I think CDSS does grants to start or support this sort of activity, so maybe
funding is less of an issue than I fear?
Bob
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