BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DanceFlurry Organization - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DanceFlurry Organization X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.danceflurry.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DanceFlurry Organization REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T170000 DTSTAMP:20221104T213223Z CREATED:20221104T213153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T213223Z UID:10001621-1672581600-1672592400@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers DESCRIPTION:Capital English Country Dancers\n\n\n\nCECD recently celebrated 30 years of dancing!For more information contact CapitalECD@gmail.com\, 518-477-5684 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers 2022-23 Season \n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30. Dancing is 2:00 – 5:00 PM with a break midway during the afternoon.  Dances are at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU)\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206.  Admission is $12 (cash or check). Water will be provided.  Please bring a snack for yourself if you like.  \n\n\n\nOur dance community has always been caring of each other\, and this continues as we observe COVID protocols:proof of up to date vaccination (original series plus booster if eligible);* \n\n\n\n-N95 or KN95 masks worn throughout the event;-contact tracing phone number or email; and-remaining at home if you feel ill or have had close contact with a COVID positive person within the past 5 days. \n\n\n\nWe will ask you to agree to these protocols\, shown in more detail in the Participant Agreement. \n\n\n\n*case by case medical exemption possible with doctor statement and proof of negative PCR test. \n\n\n\nSave these dates for our full 2022-23 season of First Sunday dances at 2:00 PM. All dances are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206. \n\n\n\nOct 2   Orly Krasner with Alan Thompson and Eric BuddingtonNov 6   Val Medve with HeartseaseDec 4   William Brearley with Karen Axelrod and Rachel BellJan 1   Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Steve Fry\, Marilee UrbanczykFeb 5   Dorothy Cummings with Larry Wallach\, Tricia van Oers and friendMar 5   Elizabeth Stehl and Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Charles Fisher\, Joel RosenbergerApr 2   Margaret Bary with Pat McPherson and Doug CreightonMay 7 Tom Amessé and friends URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-01-01-23/ LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206 CATEGORIES:English Country Dances END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T231500 DTSTAMP:20221228T201626Z CREATED:20221022T141033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T201626Z UID:10002049-1672488000-1672528500@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:2022 Saratoga New Year's Fest DESCRIPTION:DanceFlurry Takeover at the Saratoga Music Hall \n\n\n\n474 Broadway\, 3rd FloorSaratoga Springs\, NY 12866 \n\n\n\nSpend New Year’s Eve dancing the (day and) night away\, as we take over the Music Hall to present a full schedule of events at Saratoga’s 2022 New Year’s Fest! \n\n\n\n\nFull-Fest Tickets: $25 after Dec 25\n\n\n\n\n*** When purchasing full-fest tickets\, please use this affiliate link so $10 of your ticket price goes to us!*** \n\n\n\n\nDanceFlurry Events-Only Tickets: $10 online here or at the door\n\n\n\nOr sign up to volunteer\, and get free admission to all DFO events that day! Click below:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this event on Facebook – and invite your friends! \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1132997230687011/ \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\nEvents run from Noon through 11:15PM. Click event title for performer info. \n\n\n\n12PM – 1:10International Folk Dancing with Tri-City Folk Dancers1:15 – 2:00 Family Dance Paul Rosenberg with Tamarack2:00 – 2:45More Family Dance!Paul Rosenberg with Tamarack3:00 – 6:00Contra DanceWill Mentor calling to River Road (Jesse Ball\, Kristen Planeaux\, and Sarah-Hadley Yakir)Beginner’s lesson at 3:006:45 – 7:30Saratoga High School Fiddle Club Performance7:45 – 8:30Swing Lesson with David Wolf8:30 – 11:15Swing DanceGiacomo Smith Quartet\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor the full New Year’s Fest Schedule\, visit SaratogaNewYearsFest.com \n\n\n\nQuestions about the event? Email newyearsfest@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCovid Policy: \n\n\n\nWe ask that all attendees of DFO Events at the Music Hall wear surgical or higher grade masks while in the venue. We will have masks available at the door for those in need. If you have symptoms of a Covid-like illness\, please defer and dance instead at one of our regular monthly events when you are well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nTo purchase advance tickets ($20 through 12/25) for all of New Year’s Fest (including DFO events)\, click HERE for our affiliate ticket link\, through which DFO will receive $10 of your purchase. You will pick up full-festival tickets at the City Center.\n\n\n\n\n\nTo purchase DFO Events-Only Tickets\, use the form below. Your $10 admission gets you a wristband allowing entry to all the DFO events listed above and held at the Music Hall\, but will NOT give you access to any other New Year’s Fest events.\n\n\n\nOn the day of the event\, if you decide you want to attend other New Year’s Fest activities\, you may show your DFO wristband at the City Center and upgrade to a full-festival pass for an additional $15.\n\n\n\nAs a reminder\, masks will be both required and available for events at the Music Hall.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program\, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer Information\n\n\n\n12:00-1:10 International Folk Dancing with the Tri-City Folk Dancers \n\n\n\n\nInternational Folk Dancing includes the traditional dances of many countries and cultures done to authentic music in a variety of formations (long and short lines\, circles\, broken circles\, duos and trios). Our group is particularly fond of dances from the Balkan countries (Bulgaria\, Macedonia\, former Yugoslav countries)\, Romania\, Greece Turkey\, Armenia\, Israel and many other countries. We mostly dance to recorded music\, but have live music events a few times a year. We welcome all ages and genders\, and no partner is necessary\, as most dances do not involve couples. \n\n\n\n\n1:15-2:00 / 2:00-2:45 Family Dance with Paul Rosenberg and Tamarack \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEnjoy a tradition of community dancing and music handed down from generation to generation! Circle dances\, squares\, line dances\, international folk dances\, and play-party singing games from around the world.The toe-tapping music consists of reels\, jigs\, polkas\, hornpipes\, and waltzes. While participation in the dancing is encouraged — and it’s hard to sit still — it’s fun to just listen to the music and watch too! \n\n\n\n3:00 – 6:00 Contra Dance\, with Will Mentor calling to River Road \n\n\n\nThere will be instruction for beginners at the start of the dance\, as well as a welcoming atmosphere to learn-as-you-go! \n\n\n\n\nWill Mentor is a contra and square dance caller from Northern Vermont known for his clear teaching\, upbeat wit\, and relaxed stage presence. He loves to choreograph evenings with a variety of dances and tempos that at times surprise and always delight\, all the while keeping intact his guiding principle as a caller: “It’s about the dancers!” \n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Road delivers beauty\, power\, and groove to contra dances with a highly revered mixture of contemporary and traditional tunes with strong influences from Quebecois\, New England\, & Maritime traditions\, featuring Sarah-Hadley Yakir on fiddle\, Kristen Planeaux on piano\, flute\, and accordion\, and Jesse Ball on mandolin\, guitar\, accordion\, and foot percussion. While they are geographically divided by the Connecticut river\, an aptly named River Road connects them to create an energy that is highly sought after in the contradance scene. \n\n\n\n\n6:45 – 7:30 Performance by the Saratoga High School Fiddle Club \n\n\n\n\nThe Saratoga Springs Fiddle Club is a High School club that learns Irish\, Scottish\, and French-Canadian music by ear. All students are welcome to play\, however the majority of them play string instruments. The club is lead by Mrs. Jessica LaBello\, a talented string teacher at the High School.  \n\n\n\nThe Fiddle Club has previously played at events like the Victorian Streetwalk and the Beekman Street Arts Fair\, as well as the Flurry Festival! They are also planning to play at the McKrells Christmas Concert at The Egg in Albany and to travel abroad to Scotland next year!  \n\n\n\n\n7:45 – 8:30 Swing Lesson with David Wolf \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid dances all types of Social Dancing\, but mainly specializes in American Standard Ballroom and Argentine Tango. Dave has over 20 years of dance experience and has had training with some of the world’s best dancers. He is also no stranger to instruction\, for he has experience as a high school teacher as well as an instructor of college level courses. He has also trained dance instructors for over tens years. No matter where you take a class with David you are sure to enjoy every minute! David is known for his incredible sense of humor and extraordinary teaching skills. He is also filled with tons of dance history knowledge as well as strange factoids that surprise most everyone. \n\n\n\nBesides instruction and choreography\, Dave is a DJ. He offers a one of the largest authentic collection of Argentine Tangos\, Disco\, Swing and Latin music. He has done several ballroom events and weddings as well. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n8:30 – 11:15 Swing Dance with the Giacomo Smith Quartet \n\n\n\nGiacomo Smith – clarinet and sopranoGraham Tichy – banjo Bob Kendall – bassRandy Reinhart – trombone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince he moved to London a decade ago from Montreal Canada\, Saratogian Giacomo Smith has earned a reputation as one of the most distinct and versatile performers in London’s vital jazz scene. Smith\, along with cofounder Jack Abraham\, founded Kansas Smitty’s in 2013 as London’s answer to the fertile communities fostered in other cities by the likes of Count Basie\, Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington. The idea was to grow a genre-blind philosophy that embraced all eras and geographies of jazz. Two years later\, they opened their first bar on Broadway Market in London’s trendy Borough of Hackney and played host to countless world class musicians: Louis Cole\, Cory Wong\, Johnny O’Neal\, Victor Goines\, Leroy Jones\, Shingai Shoniwa\, Eliza Doolittle\, Rhys Lewis\, Reuben James\, Ben Van Gelder\, Chris Dave\, and many others.   \n\n\n\nSmith is an active soloist\, performer and educator outside his role in Kansas Smitty’s. Notable appearances include performing Artie Shaw’s Clarinet Concerto with Guy Barker as a soloist at the Royal Albert Hall\, and with Wynton Marsalis at the Barbican Centre and in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Smith has led Kansas Smitty’s in performances from London’s Alexandra Palace to international venues in Brussels\, Paris\, Baltimore\, New York City and Rochester. He has been a member of Rob Brydon’s touring band for “Songs and Stories” since 2019 and I worked with Jamie Cullum as a producer and arranger on his most recent release “The Pianoman at Christmas Pt. 2”. In November 2022\, Smith premiered Guy Barker’s clarinet concerto “The Art of the Hang” at the Cadogan Hall as part of the 2022 London Jazz Festival. Smiths also recently produced albums for actor\, Damian Lewis and drummer Jas Kayser (Jorja Smith). URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/new-years-fest/ LOCATION:Saratoga Music Hall\, 474 Broadway\, Third Floor\, Saratoga Springs\, New York\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Community & Family Dances,Contra,DFO Events,Music and Workshops,Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fireworks-banner-e1669239906641.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002039-1671472800-1671480000@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-12-19/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002038-1670868000-1670875200@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-12-12/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T230000 DTSTAMP:20221121T193311Z CREATED:20221104T211557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T193311Z UID:10002005-1670615100-1670626800@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Albany Contradance DESCRIPTION:Albany Contradances are held every second and fifth Friday of the month\, September through June\, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge\, located at 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDancing starts at 8pm\, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested\, regardless of experience level! \n\n\n\nContra dancing has its roots in English country dancing\, and may feel familiar to square dancing. \n\n\n\nPre-register with this QR Code\n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with covid-19\, we will have a number of precautionary measures in place: \n\n\n\n\nWe will be requiring proof of vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. You can either send us a picture of your card virtually (via the link above)\, or show it at the door.\n\n\n\nDancers are encouraged to pre-register in advance at this link. You only need to pre-register once for the series.\n\n\n\nAll dancers must wear high-quality masks while dancing and when nearby other people. Please bring your own N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s for those who need them.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms\, even if you think it’s “just allergies”.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend taking a rapid test before leaving home the day of the event and are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with the DFO\, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances\, gracious if rejected\, and always ask before trying to dip\, lift\, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable\, please speak with an organizer\, who will be wearing a name badge. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nWe have decided to make our events more inclusive by asking our callers to use the gender neutral role terms Larks and Robins. Thank you for being a flexible\, loving community! \n\n\n\nIn our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor\, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can\, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost. \n\n\n\nIf you can volunteer your time before\, during\, or after the dance\, we would love to help you help us! Please fill out this form to share your availability and interest\, and we’ll be in touch. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nWe are so excited to dance with you again! \n\n\n\nHere is a complete list of our planned dates for the coming season: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 9 – Matthew Christian and Max Carmichael with Melanie Axel-Lute\n\n\n\nSeptember 30 – Liz Nelson with Kingfisher (Cecilia Vacanti & Jeff Kaufman)\n\n\n\nOctober 14 – Contravention (Alan Thomson\, Eric Buddington\, Aldo Lavaggi\, and Brian Melick)\n\n\n\nNovember 11 – Alan Thomson\, George Wilson\, and Josh Pisano\n\n\n\nDecember 9 – The Russet Trio (Aldo Lavaggi\, Peter Madsen\, Stuart Kenney) with caller Will Mentor\n\n\n\nJanuary 13\n\n\n\nJanuary 13\n\n\n\nFebruary 10\n\n\n\nMarch 10\n\n\n\nMarch 31\n\n\n\nApril 14\n\n\n\nMay 12\n\n\n\nJune 9\n\n\n\nJune 30 URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contradance-12-09-22/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Contra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/9-9-22-albany-contra-cropped-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002037-1670263200-1670270400@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-12-05/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T170000 DTSTAMP:20221104T213936Z CREATED:20221104T213104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T213936Z UID:10001620-1670162400-1670173200@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers DESCRIPTION:Capital English Country Dancers\n\n\n\nCECD recently celebrated 30 years of dancing!For more information contact CapitalECD@gmail.com\, 518-477-5684 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers 2022-23 Season \n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30. Dancing is 2:00 – 5:00 PM with a break midway during the afternoon.  Dances are at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU)\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206.  Admission is $12 (cash or check). Water will be provided.  Please bring a snack for yourself if you like.  \n\n\n\nOur dance community has always been caring of each other\, and this continues as we observe COVID protocols:proof of up to date vaccination (original series plus booster if eligible);* \n\n\n\n-N95 or KN95 masks worn throughout the event;-contact tracing phone number or email; and-remaining at home if you feel ill or have had close contact with a COVID positive person within the past 5 days. \n\n\n\nWe will ask you to agree to these protocols\, shown in more detail in the Participant Agreement. \n\n\n\n*case by case medical exemption possible with doctor statement and proof of negative PCR test. \n\n\n\nSave these dates for our full 2022-23 season of First Sunday dances at 2:00 PM. All dances are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206. \n\n\n\nOct 2   Orly Krasner with Alan Thompson and Eric BuddingtonNov 6   Val Medve with HeartseaseDec 4   William Brearley with Karen Axelrod and Rachel BellJan 1   Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Steve Fry\, Marilee UrbanczykFeb 5   Dorothy Cummings with Larry Wallach\, Tricia van Oers and friendMar 5   Elizabeth Stehl and Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Charles Fisher\, Joel RosenbergerApr 2   Margaret Bary with Pat McPherson and Doug CreightonMay 7 Tom Amessé and friends URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-12-04-22/ LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206 CATEGORIES:English Country Dances END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T230000 DTSTAMP:20221206T142135Z CREATED:20221104T160221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T142135Z UID:10001627-1670007600-1670022000@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance DESCRIPTION:Free Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to the band.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson included in admission. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to live music (see details below) \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)Spacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus 2 large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nTO AVOID LONG LINES\, PRE-REGISTER for the dance now and UPLOAD YOUR VAX STATUS at:https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera \n\n\n\nFull Covid vaccinations plus at least one booster are required\, so please plan ahead. Masks are optional\, but recommended. \n\n\n\nVolunteers: please contact me if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance. \n\n\n\nCOVID POLICY \n\n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage pre-registration of your Covid vaccination and booster status in this system. Please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera\n\n\n\nWe require proof of Covid vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. Please upload a photo of your vaccination card when pre-registering. If photo upload is not possible\, please complete the other requested information in the system and then show your vaccination card at the door.\n\n\n\nFor those not pre-registered\, you may register at the door by presenting your vaccination card\, but it’s best to pre-register to avoid delays (especially to not miss the lesson).\n\n\n\nPlease get new Covid boosters as they become available. At some future date\, they will need to be added to the system.\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\, but recommended\, preferably N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s available.\n\n\n\nPlease follow social distancing except when actually dancing with another. Be respectful if a person declines to dance\, as some may desire to limit who they dance with for health or personal reasons.\n\n\n\nBring your own snacks and water bottles. There will be a water jug for refills\, plus there will be cups.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms or a fever\, even if you think it’s “just allergies.” We look forward to seeing you once you feel better!\n\n\n\nIf in the last 2 weeks\, you traveled out of the area or attended an event with many people or unvaccinated people (e.g.\, party\, indoor dining or bar\, wedding\, wake or funeral\, airplane\, etc.)\, please take a Covid rapid test the day of the event with a negative result.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend that everyone take a Covid rapid test before leaving home the day of the event. We are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\n\n\n\nAttendees should recognize that regardless of precautions taken by the organizers\, and other attendees\, there will always be a risk of Covid exposure.\n\n\n\nPlease email us immediately in the event that you develop symptoms or have a positive Covid test within 5 days after the event. firstfridayswingdance@gmail.com\n\n\n\nIf there are any changes to this policy\, they will be posted at the event.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule for 2022-2023 Season (with links to Facebook events): \n\n\n\n10/7/22: Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\n11/4/22 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\n12/2/22 – Jonathan Greene’s Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\nJan 6 – TBD \n\n\n\nFeb 3 – TBD \n\n\n\nMar 3 – TBD \n\n\n\nApr 7 – TBD \n\n\n\nMay 5 – TBD \n\n\n\nJune 2 – TBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbanySwingFlyerDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO) www.danceflurry.org URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-12-02-22/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002036-1669658400-1669665600@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-11-28/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002035-1669053600-1669060800@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-11-21/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002034-1668448800-1668456000@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-11-14/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T230000 DTSTAMP:20231022T155431Z CREATED:20221024T141945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T155431Z UID:10001587-1668195900-1668207600@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Albany Contradance DESCRIPTION:Albany Contra’s next dance will be on Friday\, Nov 11 at the Albany Elks Lodge.Music by Starling (Mo Brachfeld & Jared Kirkpatrick) with caller Bob Isaacs \n\n\n\n\nBeginner lesson starts at 7:45 pm\, with the dance following from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. No partner is necessary\, and beginners are always welcome! \n\n\n\nSliding scale admission from $8 to $20 \n\n\n\nPlease note the following COVID precautions in place for this dance::*Proof of vaccination with at least on booster is required*Masks must be worn by attendees*Pre-registration is encouraged \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbany Contradances are held every second and fifth Friday of the month\, September through June\, in the large ballroom of the Albany Elks Lodge\, located at 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY. \n\n\n\nDancing starts at 8pm\, with a beginner lesson at 7:45pm. Now is a great time to be a beginner! Please share this event with anybody who may be interested\, regardless of experience level! \n\n\n\nContra dancing has its roots in English country dancing\, and may feel familiar to square dancing. \n\n\n\nPre-register with this QR Code\n\n\n\nAs we’re living in a world with covid-19\, we will have a number of precautionary measures in place: \n\n\n\n\nWe will be requiring proof of vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. You can either send us a picture of your card virtually (via the link above)\, or show it at the door.\n\n\n\nDancers are encouraged to pre-register in advance at this link. You only need to pre-register once for the series.\n\n\n\nAll dancers must wear high-quality masks while dancing and when nearby other people. Please bring your own N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s for those who need them.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms\, even if you think it’s “just allergies”.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend taking a rapid test before leaving home the day of the event and are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with the DFO\, we would like to remind all attendees that consent is vital to a safe and inclusive dance experience. Be polite when asking for dances\, gracious if rejected\, and always ask before trying to dip\, lift\, or twirl your partner. If someone at the dance causes you to feel uncomfortable\, please speak with an organizer\, who will be wearing a name badge. More information can be found at https://www.danceflurry.org/about-us/culture-of-consent/ \n\n\n\nWe have decided to make our events more inclusive by asking our callers to use the gender neutral role terms Larks and Robins. Thank you for being a flexible\, loving community! \n\n\n\nIn our ever-continuing work to welcome more people to the dance floor\, we are implementing a sliding pay scale. Please plan to pay what you comfortably can\, from $8 for those that need extra communal support to $25 for those who are able to give our newly reborn dance a financial boost. \n\n\n\nIf you can volunteer your time before\, during\, or after the dance\, we would love to help you help us! Please fill out this form to share your availability and interest\, and we’ll be in touch. \n\n\n\nContact us with any questions at albanycontras@danceflurry.org \n\n\n\nWe are so excited to dance with you again! \n\n\n\nHere is a complete list of our planned dates for the coming season: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 9 – Matthew Christian and Max Carmichael with Melanie Axel-Lute\n\n\n\nSeptember 30 – Liz Nelson with Kingfisher (Cecilia Vacanti & Jeff Kaufman)\n\n\n\nOctober 14 – Contravention (Alan Thomson\, Eric Buddington\, Aldo Lavaggi\, and Brian Melick)\n\n\n\nNovember 11 – Alan Thomson\, George Wilson\, and Josh Pisano with caller Joan Savitt\n\n\n\nDecember 9 – The Russet Trio (Aldo Lavaggi\, Peter Madsen\, Stuart Kenney) with caller Will Mentor\n\n\n\nJanuary 13\n\n\n\nFebruary 10\n\n\n\nMarch 10\n\n\n\nMarch 31\n\n\n\nApril 14\n\n\n\nMay 12\n\n\n\nJune 9\n\n\n\nJune 30 URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-contradance-2022-11-11-2/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Contra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/9-9-22-albany-contra-cropped-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002033-1667844000-1667851200@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-11-07/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T230000 DTSTAMP:20221105T024712Z CREATED:20221104T161741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T024712Z UID:10002006-1667588400-1667602800@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance DESCRIPTION:Free Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to the band.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson included in admission. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to live music (see details below) \n\n\n\nFacebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1965914933607201 \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)Spacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus 2 large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTO AVOID LONG LINES\, PRE-REGISTER for the dance now and UPLOAD YOUR VAX STATUS at:https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera \n\n\n\nFull Covid vaccinations plus at least one booster are required\, so please plan ahead. Masks are optional\, but recommended. \n\n\n\nVolunteers: please contact me if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance. \n\n\n\nCOVID POLICY \n\n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage pre-registration of your Covid vaccination and booster status in this system. Please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera\n\n\n\nWe require proof of Covid vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. Please upload a photo of your vaccination card when pre-registering. If photo upload is not possible\, please complete the other requested information in the system and then show your vaccination card at the door.\n\n\n\nFor those not pre-registered\, you may register at the door by presenting your vaccination card\, but it’s best to pre-register to avoid delays (especially to not miss the lesson).\n\n\n\nPlease get new Covid boosters as they become available. At some future date\, they will need to be added to the system.\n\n\n\nMasks are optional\, but recommended\, preferably N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s available.\n\n\n\nPlease follow social distancing except when actually dancing with another. Be respectful if a person declines to dance\, as some may desire to limit who they dance with for health or personal reasons.\n\n\n\nBring your own snacks and water bottles. There will be a water jug for refills\, plus there will be cups.\n\n\n\nPlease stay home if you have cold-like symptoms or a fever\, even if you think it’s “just allergies.” We look forward to seeing you once you feel better!\n\n\n\nIf in the last 2 weeks\, you traveled out of the area or attended an event with many people or unvaccinated people (e.g.\, party\, indoor dining or bar\, wedding\, wake or funeral\, airplane\, etc.)\, please take a Covid rapid test the day of the event with a negative result.\n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend that everyone take a Covid rapid test before leaving home the day of the event. We are grateful for your diligence around communal health!\n\n\n\nAttendees should recognize that regardless of precautions taken by the organizers\, and other attendees\, there will always be a risk of Covid exposure.\n\n\n\nPlease email us immediately in the event that you develop symptoms or have a positive Covid test within 5 days after the event. firstfridayswingdance@gmail.com\n\n\n\nIf there are any changes to this policy\, they will be posted at the event.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule for 2022-2023 Season (with links to Facebook events): \n\n\n\n10/7/22: Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\n11/4/22 – Sonny & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\n12/2/22 – Jonathan Greene’s Grand Boubousse \n\n\n\nJan 6 – TBD \n\n\n\nFeb 3 – TBD \n\n\n\nMar 3 – TBD \n\n\n\nApr 7 – TBD \n\n\n\nMay 5 – TBD \n\n\n\nJune 2 – TBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbanySwingFlyerDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO) www.danceflurry.org URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-11-04-22/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002032-1667239200-1667246400@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-10-31/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002031-1666634400-1666641600@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-10-24/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002030-1666029600-1666036800@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-10-17/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000 DTSTAMP:20220926T215545Z CREATED:20220925T170042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T215545Z UID:10001608-1665828000-1665849600@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:N.Y. State Sacred Harp Convention DESCRIPTION:Dear Singing Friends\, \n\n\n\nThe Albany\, NY area shape-note singers are thrilled to invite you to our convention on Saturday\, October 15\, 2022. We will be singing from The Sacred Harp\, 1991 Denson edition. This is a one-day event\, held in beautiful\, historic Hubbard Hall in Cambridge\, NY. We will have dinner on the grounds and a Social on Saturday evening. Cambridge is a lovely small village with local shops\, antique stores and pubs. La Placita Cantina (Mexican restaurant) and The Valley Artisan’s Market are located directly below our singing space. And there will probably be vibrant fall foliage! \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, October 15\, 2022\, 10AM – 4PM. Please arrive early for COVID check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Hubbard Hall Main Stage\, 25 E. Main Street\, Cambridge\, NY 12816. https://hubbardhall.org/ This space is handicapped accessible. There is a parking lot behind the hall\, with handicapped spaces and an elevator near the back entrance. Street parking is nearby \n\n\n\nRegistration: Please pre-register here for this event. This helps us with planning and check-in. \n\n\n\nFood: Yes\, bring some if you can. Local singers\, bring lots! We will have breakfast items\, dinner on the grounds and a Social on Saturday evening. There are no cooking or refrigeration facilities at Hubbard Hall. \n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Protocols: \n\n\n\nPlease do not attend if you are not feeling well or have tested positive for COVID. If you were exposed to COVID within the past 10 days\, you must wear a mask\, regardless of whether you are experiencing symptoms (per CDC guidance).Otherwise\, masks are optional at the singing.COVID vaccination and a negative rapid-test on the morning of the event are required for all attendees\, and will be verified. Methods for submitting your documentation prior to arrival can be found in the Registration document.Hubbard Hall has a tall ceiling and we will open doors and windows for ventilation.We will immediately notify all attendees if someone tests positive for COVID after the singing.We will keep your medical information confidential and destroy it after the singing.\n\n\n\nPlease visit our website for updates.  http://www.albanysacredharp.org/ \n\n\n\nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1456006904906560 \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you and raising our voices together in joy and harmony! URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/sacred-harp-convention/ LOCATION:Hubbard Hall\, 25 E. Main St.\, Cambridge\, NY\, 12816\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/hubbard-hall.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002029-1665424800-1665432000@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-10-10/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T230000 DTSTAMP:20221005T135849Z CREATED:20220921T130622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T135849Z UID:10001580-1665169200-1665183600@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance DESCRIPTION:Free Swing Dance Lesson followed by open dancing to the band.* 7-8pm – Free Swing Lesson by pro Jason Fenton. No partner needed.* 8-11pm – Dance to Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\nAlbany Elks\, 25 S Allen St\, Albany\, NY 12208 (1 block south of Rt. 20 Madison/Western)Spacious\, attractive A/C hall (plus 2 large fans) with large wooden dance floor. \n\n\n\nTO AVOID LONG LINES\, PRE-REGISTER for the dance now and UPLOAD YOUR VAX STATUS at:https://tinyurl.com/2p96hera \n\n\n\nFull Covid vaccinations plus at least one booster are required\, so please plan ahead. At this time\, the policy is to also require N95 or KN95 masks (we will have a limited supply). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings play rock and roll the right way. The powerhouse combo has wowed crowds at Manhattan’s Rodeo Bar\, Seattle’s Tractor Tavern and all points in-between\, performing over 150 dates annually and appearing regularly at major festivals. And they’ve done it with uncommon fervor\, commitment and flair. The Gretsch-toting Gamsjager draws from a deeper well than most roots rock acts\, giving his music a breadth and depth while still keeping the place hopping and the dance floor filled. \n\n\n\n“The Lustre Kings will introduce you to doo-wop and wild rock’n’roll\, and then bring you back to rockabilly.” Their music is a travelogue of great American rock and roll\, with tunes from legends like Gene Vincent and Ronnie Self\, as well as from Commander Cody’s Billy C. Farlow and the Los Straitjackets’ guitar strangler\, Eddie Angel. “While most bands seem to be content with just recreating the sound of classic records from years ago\, the Lustre Kings have captured the spirit of that era\, tapping into what made those records and artists so great in the first place.”Check out: http://www.lustrekings.com/ \n\n\n\nVolunteers: please contact me if you’d be interested in being on the Albany 1st Friday Swing Dance committee and helping with the dance. \n\n\n\n10/7/22: Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings \n\n\n\n11/4/22 – Sonney & Perley Jive Five \n\n\n\nCOVID POLICY \n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage pre-registration of your Covid vaccination and booster status in this system. Please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p96heraWe require proof of Covid vaccinations – you must have had at least one booster. Please upload a photo of your vaccination card when pre-registering. If photo upload is not possible\, please complete the other requested information in the system and then show your vaccination card at the door.For those not pre-registered\, you may register at the door by presenting your vaccination card\, but it’s best to pre-register to avoid delays (especially to not miss the lesson).Please get new Covid boosters as they become available. At some future date\, they will need to be added to the system.All dancers must wear high-quality masks in the building during the dance event. Please bring your own N95\, KN95\, or equivalent. We will have a limited number of N95s for those who need them.Please follow social distancing except when actually dancing with another. Be respectful if a person declines to dance\, as some may desire to limit who they dance with for health or personal reasons.Bring your own snacks and water bottles. There will be a water jug for refills\, plus there will be cups.Please stay home if you have cold-like symptoms or a fever\, even if you think it’s “just allergies.” We look forward to seeing you once you feel better!If in the last 2 weeks\, you traveled out of the area or attended an event with many people or unvaccinated people (e.g.\, party\, indoor dining or bar\, wedding\, wake or funeral\, airplane\, etc.)\, please take a Covid rapid test the day of the event with a negative result.We strongly recommend that everyone take a Covid rapid test before leaving home the day of the event. We are grateful for your diligence around communal health!Attendees should recognize that regardless of precautions taken by the organizers\, and other attendees\, there will always be a risk of Covid exposure.Please email us immediately in the event that you develop symptoms or have a positive Covid test within 5 days after the event. firstfridayswingdance@gmail.comIf there are any changes to this policy\, they will be posted at the event.\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO) www.danceflurry.org URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/albany-1st-friday-swing-dance-mark-gamsjager-the-lustre-kings/ LOCATION:Albany Elks Lodge\, 25 South Allen Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:Swing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/mark.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002028-1664820000-1664827200@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-10-03/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T170000 DTSTAMP:20221104T213738Z CREATED:20221104T213716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T213738Z UID:10001617-1664719200-1664730000@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Capital English Country Dancers DESCRIPTION:Capital English Country Dancers\n\n\n\nCECD recently celebrated 30 years of dancing!For more information contact CapitalECD@gmail.com\, 518-477-5684 \n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers is an Affiliate of the DanceFlurry Organization and a member of Country Dance and Song Society \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital English Country Dancers 2022-23 Season \n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30. Dancing is 2:00 – 5:00 PM with a break midway during the afternoon.  Dances are at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany (Albany UU)\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206.  Admission is $12 (cash or check). Water will be provided.  Please bring a snack for yourself if you like.  \n\n\n\nOur dance community has always been caring of each other\, and this continues as we observe COVID protocols:proof of up to date vaccination (original series plus booster if eligible);* \n\n\n\n-N95 or KN95 masks worn throughout the event;-contact tracing phone number or email; and-remaining at home if you feel ill or have had close contact with a COVID positive person within the past 5 days. \n\n\n\nWe will ask you to agree to these protocols\, shown in more detail in the Participant Agreement. \n\n\n\n*case by case medical exemption possible with doctor statement and proof of negative PCR test. \n\n\n\nSave these dates for our full 2022-23 season of First Sunday dances at 2:00 PM. All dances are from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany\, 405 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY 12206. \n\n\n\nOct 2   Orly Krasner with Alan Thompson and Eric BuddingtonNov 6   Val Medve with HeartseaseDec 4   William Brearley with Karen Axelrod and Rachel BellJan 1   Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Steve Fry\, Marilee UrbanczykFeb 5   Dorothy Cummings with Larry Wallach\, Tricia van Oers and friendMar 5   Elizabeth Stehl and Melanie Axel-Lute with Vonnie Estes\, Charles Fisher\, Joel RosenbergerApr 2   Margaret Bary with Pat McPherson and Doug CreightonMay 7 Tom Amessé and friends URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/capital-english-country-dancers-10-02-23/ LOCATION:Albany Unitarian Universalist Church\, 405 Washington Ave.\, Albany\, NY\, 12206 CATEGORIES:English Country Dances END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T133000 DTSTAMP:20221031T230818Z CREATED:20220923T221730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T230818Z UID:10001607-1664710200-1664717400@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Dancing/Music at the Upper Madison Street Fair DESCRIPTION:The DFO is sponsoring a Contra band and caller at the Upper Madison Street Festival and asked us to help promote to our members. There will also be a swing band and it’s the same day as the Capital English Country Dancers so a great opportunity to do 3 types of dance in 1 day! \n\n\n\n11:30-12:30pm Swing dancing with Swing ShiftOther music/vendors available\, then:1:00-1:30pm Contra with George Wilson\, Mark Bagdon\, and Vonnie Estes. Caller is Melanie Axel-Lute* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree and open to the pubic. \n\n\n\n*Provided by a DanceFlurry Organization Outreach Granthttps://www.danceflurry.org/grants-and-scholarships/ \n\n\n\nFacebook event and Website for Upper Madison Street Festival \n\n\n\nIf you want to dance with us more that day the Capital English Country Dancers have an event from 2-5pm at First Unitarian Universality Society of Albany. See their page for COVID-19 protocols and admission price.  URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/dancing-music-at-the-upper-madison-street-fair%ef%bf%bc/ LOCATION:Steamer 10 Theatre\, 500 Western Ave.\, Albany\, New York\, 12203\, United States CATEGORIES:DFO Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/upper-madison_logo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002027-1664215200-1664222400@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-09-26/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002026-1663610400-1663617600@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-09-19/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T200000 DTSTAMP:20221107T192559Z CREATED:20221026T190348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T192559Z UID:10002025-1663005600-1663012800@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:West African Drum & Dance w/Jordan Taylor Hill DESCRIPTION:Monday nights 6-6:45pm African Drumming class\, 6:45-7:30pm African Dance classAt the Albany Barn\, 56 Second St. Albany\, NY Admission is a per-class sliding-scale donation (students usually pay $10-$20).Enjoy traditional music and dance from Guinea\, Senegal\, and the African Diaspora. Open level youth to adult classes. No experience needed and a limited number of drums are available on site. Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a parent or have expressed approval. For more about Jordan Taylor Hill visit www.jordantaylorhill.com or Follow on Spotify All gatherings involve a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19\, and by choosing to attend the participant understands and accepts that risk. In order to aid in your decision to attend\, we want all policies and procedures to be clear and transparent. The current (March 2022) COVID-19 policy of this DFO affiliate and its venue is: Vaccination is not required Masks are optional Student discretion advised (stay home if you have symptoms/feel sick) Sign in/out procedure to help with contact tracingIf you have any questions about these policies or procedures\, you may contact the event organizer at contact@jordantaylorhill.com. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/west-african-drum-and-dance-w-jordan-taylor-hill/2022-09-12/ LOCATION:The Albany Barn\, 56 Second St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Taylor Hill":MAILTO:contact@jordantaylorhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T143000 DTSTAMP:20220824T150825Z CREATED:20220715T194930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T150825Z UID:10001530-1662890400-1662906600@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Megaband playing at Shaker Craft Fair DESCRIPTION:Come listen to the Megaband play at the Shaker Heritage Site Craft Fair \n\n\n\nSunday Sept. 11\, 10-2:30 Shaker Craft Fair \n\n\n\n    Shaker Heritage Society – Google Maps URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/megaband-playing-at-shaker-craft-fair/ LOCATION:Shaker Heritage Site\, 25 Meeting House Rd.\, Albany\, New York\, 12211\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/megaband.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T150000 DTSTAMP:20220715T195223Z CREATED:20220715T194811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T195223Z UID:10001529-1660996800-1661007600@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Megaband playing at Altamont Fairgrounds DESCRIPTION:Come listen to the Megaband play traditional music at the Altamont Fairgrounds. \n\n\n\nSaturday Aug. 20\, 12-3 Altamont Fair \n\n\n\n    Altamont Fairgrounds – Google Maps (1890’s Building) URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/megaband-playing-at-altamont-fairgrounds/ LOCATION:Altamont Fairgrounds\, 129 Grand St\, Altamont\, New York\, 12009\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/megaband.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T193000 DTSTAMP:20220722T120805Z CREATED:20220722T120804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T120805Z UID:10001531-1659634200-1659641400@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:Megaband Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:Bring chairs\, bug repellent\, water\, clips to hold your music in place. The bathrooms will NOT be open.There will be a sign-up sheet at the practice for those who can play at the Altamont Fair on Aug. 20 from 12 noon to 3 pm. This is so you can have a ticket reserved for you at the gate. URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/megaband-rehearsal/ LOCATION:Shaker Heritage Society\, 25 Meeting House Rd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.danceflurry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/megaband.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T160000 DTSTAMP:20220521T000157Z CREATED:20220518T130938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T000157Z UID:10001523-1653228000-1653235200@www.danceflurry.org SUMMARY:ZOOM ONLY - 2022 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:  \n5/20 Update: Due to severe weather predicted for Sunday afternoon\, the Annual Meeting will now take place ONLY ON ZOOM. Members will receive a zoom link by email. We will reschedule the in-person get-together for another date over the summer. \n\nThe DanceFlurry Organization Board of Directors will hold an outdoor\, in-person Annual Meeting / “Reunion” gathering on Sunday\, May 22\, 2022\, from 2-4 PM.  Hear about what the DFO has been working on\, see your dance and music friends in real 3-D\, and maybe enjoy a little music.   \n\n\n\nWe also hope to offer participation in the meeting via Zoom. If you would like to attend online\, please vote in advance of the meeting using one of the methods described below. It will also be helpful if you could let us know you will be attending online by emailing dfoadmin@danceflurry.org. \n\n\n\n  \nThe event will be held outdoors (or under shelter) at the Shaker Heritage Society site\, near the Albany Airport.  Bring your lawn chair\, instruments for a little jamming after the short meeting\, and a dessert or snack to share (or your own dessert/snack if preferred) —  beverages will be provided. The slate of nominations follows the agenda and Covid procedures below. \nThe Shaker Heritage site is adjacent to the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve.  You might plan time before or after the meeting for a nice walk around the pond or a picnic.  A brief tour of the Shaker site will be offered at 1:30 pm. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nDANCEFLURRY ORGANIZATION ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA \n\n\n\nSunday May 22\, 2022\, 2:00 PMShaker Heritage Society | 25 Meeting House Road | Albany\, NY 12110 \n\n\n\nI.  2:00   (Re)Meet and Greet \n\n\n\nII. 2:15    Introductory Remarks and Review of 2021-2022 (Shira Love\, DFO President) \n\n\n\nIII.  2:30  Election of DanceFlurry Organization Board Members \n\n\n\nNote:  A brief tour of the Shaker site will be offered at 1:30. \n\n\n\n.   __________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nCovid Protocols for the Annual Meeting \n\n\n\nThe DanceFlurry Board has been staying informed and participating in national conversations with the dance community to determine best practices regarding the safety of our community.  The board has endorsed these Covid Policy Work Group procedures for this outdoor event: \n\n\n\n\nAll participants must bring documentation of full vaccination or contact us regarding a medical exemption at dfoadmin@danceflurry.org;\nContact information will be recorded along with the standard Annual Meeting sign-in;\nMasks are optional;\nIf you bring a snack or dessert to share\, please package it in a “Covid-friendly” manner to minimize handling;\nPlease do not attend the meeting if you have been exposed to anyone with Covid or are not feeling well yourself.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU to our retiring board members:  Barbara Bemis\, who led the efforts to establish the Community Culture Committee which has been working for a number of years to build a welcoming and supportive atmosphere at our events; Rich Pisarri\, who was elected to the board as treasurer in 2010 and worked to improve budgeting and accounting procedures and who served as board liaison to the Flurry Festival; Peter Stix\, who for over 30 years has organized contra dance events including the Albany Contradances! series\, Contrafest\, and Adirondack Dance Weekend; and Sandy Waxgiser\, who has served as board liaison for many English County Dance series and fearlessly chaired the Nominations Committee for years.  We are a stronger organization because of the many years of wise counsel\, teamwork\, and general devotion they provided to the DanceFlurry Organization. (And they were also just a lot of fun to work with!) \n\n\n\nWe also say thank you and farewell to two Flurry Festival Managers.  Ian Hamelin began volunteering in 1999 with the Flurry Festival sound crew. He joined the Flurry Committee in 2005\, was hired as the Administrative Manager in 2008\, and later took on the role of Technical and then Finance and Admin/Finance Manager.  Josh Snitkoff volunteered at DFO events as sound crew for years and was elected to the Board in 2013.  He became Flurry Technical Manager in 2016 and has most recently served as the Administrative Manager.  It is an understatement to say that the last two years have been extraordinarily challenging for the Flurry Festival\, requiring a great amount of pivoting and innovation.  We appreciate not only Ian and Josh’s many years of work\, but the pivoting\, additional strategizing\, and innovation that was required from them and the entire Flurry Festival Committee for the successful 2021 virtual Dancing in the Cloud Festival.  Josh also helped plan the benefit event at Caffe Lena this February when a 2022 Festival was not feasible\, and Ian ran the sound.  \n\n\n\nDFO Board Members (2021-2022)Shira Love\, President                                     Will Anderson\, Vice PresidentNoel Kropf\, Treasurer                                   Marie Bruschi\, SecretaryBarbara Bemis               Ken Fisher                      Rinde Glick                     Cindee Herrick                                         Lauren KeeleyJordan Knicely               Kevin Musick                 Rich Pisarri                     Juliana Post-Good                                         Harvey RaufmanJessica Schatzel             Amanda Stickney          Peter Stix                        Sandy Waxgiser \n\n\n\nBoard Members\, EmeritusJen Brown\, Past President                           John Guay\, Past President                            Bill Matthiesen\, Past PresidentPat Melita\, Founding Member                    Paul Rosenberg\, Founding Member \n\n\n\nStaff (Contractual)Lisa Allendorph\, DFO Auditor; Jonathan Greene\, Flurry Festival Program Curator; Vonnie Estes\, DFO Constant Contact PR; Blair Davenport; Flurry Festival Marketing & Fundraising Manager; Kristoph DeMaria\, Flurry Festival Technical Manager; Jim Mead\, Flurry Festival Database Manager; Sue Mead\, Flurry Festival Admin. Assistant;Josh Snitkoff\, Flurry Festival Administrative Manager; Lorraine Weiss\, DFO Administrator \n\n\n\n\n\nProposed Slate of Nominations \n\n\n\nThe Nominating Committee presents the following slate of four returning directors.  Additional nominations may also be made by written petition of five members\, provided that the consent of the nominee has been obtained.   \n\n\n\nShira Love\, President  Shira joined the board in 2016\, and became president in the early days of the pandemic. Through these topsy-turvy years\, she has worked to keep the organization structurally and financially sustainable\, support mission-related initiatives which keep our members and participants active and engaged\, and develop policy and protocols for the resumption of our more usual music and dance activities – which always seems to be right around the corner\, if not actually in sight!  \n\n\n\nWill Anderson\, Vice President  Will is a swing dancer and swing dance instructor who joined the board in 2019.  He served as Chair of the Outreach Committee\, helping to plan the online presentation by Kenneth Shipp on the “Revolutionary History of Blues\, Funk and Soul” and is now serving on the Finance Committee. \n\n\n\nCindee Herrick was elected to the board in 2019\, and is a contra dancer.  She has assisted with grant applications and is a member of the Outreach Committee. \n\n\n\nJuliana Post-Good enjoys a variety of dances\, including contra and International\, and was elected in 2019. She has served on the Community Culture Committee and is the board liaison to the Tri-City Folk Dancers\, Family\, and Community dances. \n\n\n\n\n\nDANCEFLURRY ORGANIZATION 2022 ANNUAL MEETING BALLOT \n\n\n\nDanceFlurry Organization members who have paid dues for the 2022 year are eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. Please contact dfoadmin@danceflurry.org if you are unsure about your member status. \n\n\n\nYou may cast your ballot by: \n\n\n\n\nattending the meeting on May 22\, 2022 (unless you are attending online);\ncompleting and mailing this form via US Post to DanceFlurry Organization\, PO Box 448\, Latham\, NY 12110 or emailing the form to nominations@danceflurry.org; or\ncompleting the online form.\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU FOR VOTING! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.danceflurry.org/event/danceflurry-organization-2022-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Shaker Heritage Society\, 25 Meeting House Road\, Albany\, New York\, 12110\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR