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With a combined half-century of experience, the
dance/music
educators of Homespun Community Dancing create
enjoyable, wholesome participatory dance and music
events. Your school community supplies the
atmosphere—cider, pies, brownies,
decorative lighting, hay bales, and artwork.
Homespun supplies the dance caller and musicians on
fiddle, guitar, banjo and tin
whistle.
Homespun Community Dancing leads participants in
square, contra and circle dances brought to America
from Europe
and Africa. Connect with centuries-old traditions
and dance the cold winter away as generations of
Americans have done.
Homespun’s dances and workshops are
community-building activities that get everyone up
and moving. Easy dances that
everyone can learn in one session means fun for
children and adults. They’re also a great way to
practice mutual respect and
group cooperation.
“Rhythmic movement, music, history, social skills
and an opportunity to provide a FUNction for the
whole family were just some of the benefits...”
—Blair McFarlane, Physical Educator, Caroline St.
Elementary School, Saratoga Springs, NY
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Cabin Fever
Dances
Evening or daytime
dances for the entire community
Arts In Education Programs
Daytime
residencies/workshops in community dancing
Traditional
community dancing:
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helps
build a sense of community. Students have fun
working together to learn the dances.
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teaches
history. Students learn firsthand how people
have socialized for many generations and hear
anecdotes from American (and global) history
that inspired the dances and music.
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develops
students’ communication and listening
skills.
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improves
physical coordination…dancing is great
exercise!
We have played for
elementary school family dances throughout the
region. Parents, teachers and administrators tell
us these dances are their favorite evening school events
that parents and children can enjoy together.
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