Video Gallery
2/13/19 WEDNESDAY DANCE CLASS
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It was SRO (Sitting Room Only) at the 2/13 Wednesday Dance Class as 15 Students and accompanying Angels formed 4 squares at the 3rd PLUS class of the 2018-2019 Program. The class welcomed another new student to the mix. It was College Jersey Night as the class wore their college regalia. One new PLUS call (Load The Boat) was taught by Class Instructor Dan Grimes. The right video shows 2 of the 4 squares practicing the complicated Load The Boat maneuver.
1/30/19 WEDNESDAY DANCE CLASS
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Semester 2 (PLUS) of the 2018-2019 Frederick County Promenaders Square Dance Lessons Program got underway on 1/30 starting with a complete review of all Mainstream calls prior to teaching 30 PLUS calls over the next 14 weeks culminating with a student graduation at the regular club dance on May 17th. The 12 students from the Mainstream session welcome 2 new students to the PLUS session. The theme for 1/30 was Black and White. In an unusual twist, Club Instructor Dan Grimes had the students and angels perform a square dance routine in a square of 16 as shown in the video on the right.
1/23/19 WEDNESDAY DANCE CLASS
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Wear something plaid was the theme at the 16th square dance lessons class of the 2018-2019 Square Dance Lessons program on January 23rd. The process of reviewing all previously learned Mainstream calls began tonight and will continue on January 30th in preparation to start the PLUS part of the program on February 6th.
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1/18/19 crazy socks danceIt was as crazy as you can get, that is from the knees down, at the Crazy Socks dance on January 18th. Pictured above is the cast of characters and their crazy socks.
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1/16/19 WEDNesday dance classHooray, Hooray, Hooray, Glory, Glory Hallelujah, It's About Time. These were the terms bandied about after the 15th class of the 2018-2019 Wednesday Nights Square Dance Lessons program. This night marked the completion of the last 4 Mainstream calls by Class Instructor Dan Grimes. To date 60 calls have been taught. It was also "Wear Your Favorite Shirt" night.
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1/7/19 two promenaders attend pennsylvania farm show!
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On Monday January 7th one square of the Gad-Abouts attended and performed in exhibition and competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The left video shows the square in parade marching to their spot 47. The right video shows all 60 squares dancing to the opening dance call. The Promenaders attendees were Marjorie Barber and Dan Grimes. Two photos are in the Photo Gallery.
1/2/19 WEDNESDAY DANCE CLASS!
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After a two week holiday break, the twelve students and their angels were back to work on Wednesday January 2nd at the 13th dance class. After an extensive review of previously learned calls, four new calls were taught. They were: Skip The Clutch, Make An Allemande Thar, Spin The Top, and Pass To The Center. With only 3 weeks left in Semester 1 of the 2018-2019 Dance Class, the "Light at the end of the Tunnel" is fast approaching. The next dance class is on January 9th.
12/19/18 WEDNESDAY DANCE CLASS!
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The holiday spirit was alive and well at the 12th dance class on Wednesday 12/19, Four squares (including the 12 students) listened to and danced to holiday singing calls by Club Deputy Caller and Instructor Dan Grimes. Three new calls were added to the ever growing Mainstream regimen. They were: Box The Gnat, Sweep 1/4, and Wrong Way Right and Left Grand. There are only four classes left in Semester 1 of the 2018-2019 FCP Dance Lessons Class. A contest was also held to determine and reward prizes in three holiday regalia categories.
12/12/18 WEDNESDAY DANCE CLASS!
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The 2018-2019 Mainstream square dance lessons class just finished week eleven. The students learned 5 new calls. They were Split Two, Separate Go Around 1 To A Line, Separate Go Around Two To A Line, Separate Go Around 1 To The Middle, and Shoot The Star To A Full Turnaround. The next class is on Wednesday December 19th. There are 5 dance classes remaining in Semester 1 of the class.
12/7/18 CHRISTMAS POT LUCK DINNER DANCE!
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The holiday season was kicked off in a rousing and tasty way at the Christmas Pot Luck Dinner Dance on Friday December 7th at the FCP club dance. Food and holiday cheers were abundant as five of the dance class students joined regular club members and guest visitors to the seasonal singing calls of Club Caller Doren McBroom.
11/16/18 thanksgiving parade dance!
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The Frederick County Promenaders had their own Thanksgiving Parade at the Thanksgiving Parade Dance on Friday 11/16. The bottom video shows the formal parade. Maybe on Thursday November 22nd they can parade down Fifth Avenue in NYC at the official Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
8/26/18 baker park DEMO
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Three squares of dancers performed a demonstration prior to the 8/26/18 Sunday night concert at Baker Park. The demonstration was to showcase square dancing and promote the upcoming 2018-2019 Frederick County Promenaders Square Dance Lessons Class starting on September 19th. Art LaVigne performed the calling duties. The top video shows the regular dancers performing. The bottom video shows the regular dancers with guest dancers from the audience performing.