Dancing Planet Productions
Sunday, November 22
Will Mentor calling with Leeway – Rhys Jones (fiddle) & Max Newman (guitar and piano)
Will 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!”
Rhys Jones has been playing traditional Appalachian, French-Canadian and Irish fiddle music for 30 years. He has now played for concerts, dances, workshops and festivals across the United States and Europe. He has won both fiddle and band contests at The Appalachian String Band Festival (Clifftop), and is regarded as one of the bright lights of the current generation of traditional performers.
Max Newman is a well-regarded and well-traveled dance musician known for his engaging melodic playing and attentive accompaniment. Acclaimed for his work in the Stringrays, Nor’easter, and Red Case Band, his playing draws particularly on New England, Irish, and Quebecois styles. When Max is onstage, expect a rollicking, captivating experience where you forget to think about dancing and just move.
Glen Echo Park
Bumper Car Pavilion
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD
3-6 pm
New dancer introductory session at 2:30 pm
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The Dancing Planet Contra is co-sponsored by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (fsgw.org)
Friday Night Dancers sponsor a series of dances on Friday nights at the Spanish Ballroom. More information at https://www.fridaynightdance.com/upcoming-danc