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Fiddlehead Frolic

  • Beverly J. Martin Elementary School 302 West Buffalo Street Ithaca, NY, 14850 United States (map)

Join Hands Four for our Annual Fiddlehead Frolic! This year, we’re delighted to feature Eloise and Company.-- Rachel Bell (accordion), Becky Tracy (fiddle) and Bethany Waickman (guitar) with Mary Wesley calling. Sample this trio here

Doors open at 12:30 PM.   All dancing in the BJM gym

1:00 – 3:00 Open Jam   (cafeteria)
1:00 – 2:00 Contras with Eloise & Co., Mary Wesley calling

2:00 – 2:45 Bal folk, couples dances & waltzes with Eloise & Co., Mary Wesley calling.. (Bal Folk dances are Fun, easy French and European dances, no experience necessary.)

3:00 – 4:15 Mostly Contras with Eloise & Co., Mary Wesley calling

4:30 – 5:00  Local band  Metku - couples dances and Katrina Mackey teaching a fun Finnish dance

5:00 – 6:30  Dinner Break
5:15 – 6:30  Potluck Supper  - back by popular demand

6:15 – 7:00 Workshop on Finnish tunes and dances in the auditorium
6:30 – 7:00 Newcomers’ to Contra workshop in gym

7:00-10:00. Evening contra dance with Eloise & Co., Mary Wesley calling

Admission: (Members/Non-Members/student rate)
Afternoon OR Evening — $17/$20/$10
Entire Frolic      —$30/$35/$18

Jamming only — free

ALL Day until evening dance break:            
Silent Auction in the Auditorium – fund raising for HFDI!
Help us out; bring an item or contact us to arrange an early donation.

Masks recommended but not required.

Becky Tracy and Rachel Bell are a powerhouse Celtic, contra dance, and bal folk duo, here joined by a star backup player, Bethany Waickman. As Eloise &Co they criss-cross the continent playing for concerts, dance events, festivals, and workshops.

Raised in the cradle of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Mary Wesley started calling in 2008 and keeps a full schedule, which includes gigs up and down both coasts. Mary loves to share her infectious joy for traditional dancing with dancers of all ages and she has something to offer every crowd.

Mektu Quartet. Phil Robinson, Katrina Mackey, Richard Koski, Michael Ludgate.

Earlier Event: January 27
Dessert Dance with the Contradictions
Later Event: June 16
Membership Meeting and Dance