This list is an edited version of the excellent lengthier list that Busy Graham pulls together every so often.
To get her list directly from her, please e-mail busygraham@gmail.com
Thursday, January 8, 7:30-8:30pm
GRAPEVINE: AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
NOA BAUM AND REGI CARPENTER
Host: Tim Livengood
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Celebrate the timeless art of the bards with stories of all kinds.
Truths and myths and everything in between!
$10 suggested donation at the door
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Sunday, January 18, 4:00pm
WASHINGTON REVELS JUBILEE VOICES HOUSE CONCERT
Revels Studio Space
531 Dale Dr
Silver Spring, MD
A concert of traditional African-American songs and spoken word
from the Civil War era, including shouts, hollers, code songs, signals,
spiritual, field songs, and more. Hear the songs and stories that helped lead a
people from enslavement to freedom. Jubilee Voices will sing a program of
traditional African American spirituals, punctuated with spoken word from
historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Paul Lawrence
Dunbar, and more. This series showcases the Washington Revels vocal ensembles
in a family friendly, informal setting, followed by a reception and an
opportunity to meet the artists. For more information about Washington Revels
Jubilee Voices and the Voices of the Civil War program, visit civilwar.revelsdc.org
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Wednesday, January 21, 6:30-8:30pm
REVELS-CARPE DIEM COMMUNITY SING
531 Dale Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
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Wednesday, January 21, 7:30pm Open Mic / 10:30pm Open Jam
(1st and 3rd Wednesdays)
OPEN MIC @ McGINTY’S with WENDY LANXNER AND AMY FREEDMAN
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
Sign up in advance at: http://amyandwendy.com/openmic.html
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January 23-25 and January 30-February 1, 2015
OUR MUTUAL FRIEND by Charles Dickens
Presented by Lumina Theatre Group
Directed by John and Kelly O’Connor
Silver Spring Black Box Theatre
8641 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD
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Sunday, January 25, 7:00-9:00pm (doors open 6:00pm)
REVELS PUB SING
911 Ellsworth Dr,
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Free parking available after 6pm in the nearby Wayne
Avenue and Fenton Street Garages (see McGinty’s web site for driving directions
and garage locations).
TICKETS: [In advance] Adults: $20; Youth (ages 13 to 18): $15; Kids (12 and under): $10 – No fees!
[At the door] Adults: $23; Youth (ages 13 to 18): $18; Kids (12 and under): $13 – space permitting!
TICKETS: [In advance] Adults: $20; Youth (ages 13 to 18): $15; Kids (12 and under): $10 – No fees!
[At the door] Adults: $23; Youth (ages 13 to 18): $18; Kids (12 and under): $13 – space permitting!
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Wednesday, February 4, 7:30pm Open Mic / 10:30pm Open Jam
(1st and 3rd Wednesdays)
OPEN MIC @ McGINTY’S with WENDY LANXNER AND AMY FREEDMAN
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
Sign up in advance at: http://amyandwendy.com/openmic.html
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Thursday, February 5, 5:45pm and 6:30pm (two 20-25 minute
performances)
JUMP START -- FAMILY FUN NIGHT OUT AT EL GOLFO
featuring MR. DAVE AND THE PRE-K KINGS!
Presented by Silver Spring Day School and Class Acts Arts
With support from El Golfo Restaurant and from Carpe Diem Arts
Sponsored by Kathy Morgan Realtor -- www.KathyMorganHomes.com
El Golfo Restaurant
8739 Flower Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
$5 cover charge for adults: includes a ticket for a free dessert
or drink (including Margaritas!)
Children FREE
20% of food & drink sales will benefit the Jump Start with the
Arts programs for pre-schoolers.
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Thursday, February 5, 7:30-8:30pm
GRAPEVINE: AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
JUDITH BLACK AND ELLOUISE SCHOETTLER with host NOA BAUM
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Celebrate the timeless art of the bards with stories of all kinds.
Truths and myths and everything in between!
$10 suggested donation at the door
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Saturday, February 7, 12 noon to 10:30pm
FSGW MID-WINTER FESTIVAL
Takoma Park Middle School
7611 Piney Branch Dr.
Takoma Park, MD
Dancers and dumbeks, washboards and waltzing, tales and the tango,
blues and ballads, Morris and more.
TICKETS: FSGW Members $15 adults, $8 (ages 6-12), Family max: $45
Non-members $20, $10 (ages 6-12); Family max: $55
Half-day (12-6pm or 6-10:30pm = Members $9, children $4, $25
family // non-members $13/$5/$35
Children under 6 get in free.
You can join FSGW at the door, and get the discount for members.
You can join FSGW at the door, and get the discount for members.
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Wednesday, February 18, 6:30pm
MARY AMATO -- SSTCi Arts Salon
Silver Spring Civic Building
Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
The host is award-winning author and songwriter Mary Amato (www.maryamato.com). The
program manager is Cynthia Farrell Johnson (www.cfjfinearts.com), a local visual artist.
FREE and open to the public.
Light Refreshments will be provided.
Sponsors: The salon is sponsored and presented by The Silver Spring Town Center, Inc (SSTCi) with the support of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC). AHCMC is an independent nonprofit serving as Montgomery County’s designated local arts agency.
Sponsors: The salon is sponsored and presented by The Silver Spring Town Center, Inc (SSTCi) with the support of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC). AHCMC is an independent nonprofit serving as Montgomery County’s designated local arts agency.
Mark your calendars for future Salon date: April 15, 2015
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Wednesday, February 18, 7:30pm Open Mic / 10:30pm Open Jam
(1st and 3rd Wednesdays)
OPEN MIC @ McGINTY’S with WENDY LANXNER AND AMY FREEDMAN
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
Sign up in advance at: http://amyandwendy.com/openmic.html
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Saturday, February 21, 8:00pm
BACH SINFONIA – 20th Anniversary Season
Annual Chamber Performance: REBEL Baroque
Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center
7995 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
A New-York based ensemble, REBEL Baroque will survey the chamber
music written by Bach during his periods at Cöthen and Leipzig.
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Thursday, March 5, 5:45pm and 6:30pm (two 20-25 minute
performances)
JUMP START -- FAMILY FUN NIGHT OUT AT EL GOLFO
featuring KOFI DENNIS: AGO! AFRICAN DRUM & SONG, CALL AND
RESPONSE
Presented by Silver Spring Day School and Class Acts Arts
With support from El Golfo Restaurant and from Carpe Diem Arts
Sponsored by Kathy Morgan Realtor -- www.KathyMorganHomes.com
El Golfo Restaurant
8739 Flower Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
$5 cover charge for adults: includes a ticket for a free dessert
or drink (including Margaritas!)
Children FREE
20% of food & drink sales will benefit the Jump Start with the
Arts programs for pre-schoolers.
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Thursday, March 5, 7:30-8:30pm
GRAPEVINE: AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Featured storytellers: Laura Simms and Bunjo Butler
Host: Jane Dorfman
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Celebrate the timeless art of the bards with stories of all kinds.
Truths and myths and everything in between!
$10 suggested donation at the door
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Thursday, April 2, 5:45pm and 6:30pm (two 20-25 minute
performances)
JUMP START WITH THE ARTS -- FAMILY FUN NIGHT OUT AT EL GOLFO
featuring NICOLO WHIMSEY: MUSIC, MERRIMENT AND MIRTH – Juggling,
Circus Fun & Songs
Presented by Silver Spring Day School and Class Acts Arts
With support from El Golfo Restaurant and from Carpe Diem Arts
Sponsored by Kathy Morgan Realtor -- www.KathyMorganHomes.com
El Golfo Restaurant
8739 Flower Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
$5 cover charge for adults: includes a ticket for a free dessert
or drink (including Margaritas!)
Children FREE
20% of food & drink sales will benefit the Jump Start with the
Arts programs for pre-schoolers.
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Thursday, April 2, 7:30-8:30pm
GRAPEVINE: AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Featured storytellers: Jackson Gillman and Jane Dorfman
Host: Tim Livengood
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Celebrate the timeless art of the bards with stories of all kinds.
Truths and myths and everything in between!
$10 suggested donation at the door
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Thursday, April 9, 7:00-10:00pm (tentative)
SECOND THURSDAY CONTRA DANCE with GENTICORUM from Quebec!
Great Hall of the Silver Spring Civic Building
Free parking at 801 Ellsworth Dr. (across the street)
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Wednesday, April 15, 6:30pm
MARY AMATO -- SSTCi Arts Salon
Silver Spring Civic Building
Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
The host is award-winning author and songwriter Mary Amato (www.maryamato.com). The
program manager is Cynthia Farrell Johnson (www.cfjfinearts.com), a local visual artist.
FREE and open to the public.
Light Refreshments will be provided.
Sponsors: The salon is sponsored and presented by The Silver Spring Town Center, Inc (SSTCi) with the support of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC). AHCMC is an independent nonprofit serving as Montgomery County’s designated local arts agency.
Sponsors: The salon is sponsored and presented by The Silver Spring Town Center, Inc (SSTCi) with the support of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC). AHCMC is an independent nonprofit serving as Montgomery County’s designated local arts agency.
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Saturday, April 18, 8:00 PM
BACH SINFONIA
Bach’s Early Voice: The Weimar Cantatas
Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center
7995 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
An exploration of Bach’s earliest cantatas composed before and
during his period at Weimar.
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Thursday, May 7, 5:45pm and 6:30pm (two 20-25 minute performances)
JUMP START -- FAMILY FUN NIGHT OUT AT EL GOLFO
featuring LEA! PLAY, DANCE AND SING!
Presented by Silver Spring Day School and Class Acts Arts
With support from El Golfo Restaurant and from Carpe Diem Arts
Sponsored by Kathy Morgan Realtor -- www.KathyMorganHomes.com
El Golfo Restaurant
8739 Flower Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
$5 cover charge for adults: includes a ticket for a free dessert
or drink (including Margaritas!)
Children FREE
20% of food & drink sales will benefit the Jump Start with the
Arts programs for pre-schoolers.
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Thursday, May 7, 7:30-8:30pm
GRAPEVINE: AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Featured storytellers: Diane Macklin and Tim Livengood
Host: Noa Baum
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Celebrate the timeless art of the bards with stories of all kinds.
Truths and myths and everything in between!
$10 suggested donation at the door
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Saturday, May 9, 8:00pm
BACH SINFONIA – 20th Anniversary Season
Bach in the Middle: The Cöthen Concertos
7995 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
A program of some of the greatest instrumental solo and ensemble
work of the late Baroque period, highlighting Bach’s time in the Court of
Anhalt-Cöthen.
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Thursday, June 4, 7:30-8:30pm
GRAPEVINE: AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Featured storytellers: Kit Turin and Sheila Arnold Jones
Host: Jane Dorfman
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Celebrate the timeless art of the bards with stories of all kinds.
Truths and myths and everything in between!
$10 suggested donation at the door
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LOCAL ARTIST NOTES / NEW RELEASES
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Mary Amato's novel, Guitar Notes, is about two teens who discover
a profound connection
through songwriting. The novel includes eight original songs and
graphics
of the drafts and revisions to show the songwriting process.
References the House of Musical Traditions!
For more, see http://thrumsociety.com/
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STRATHMORE – View the Entire 2014-2015 Season
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IMT CONCERTS
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KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE CONCERTS
365 days a year – FREE TO THE PUBLIC
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED MUSIC & DANCE CAMPS / RETREATS
www.DancingPlanetProductions.com (international
music & dance c/ Jamie & Betsy Platt)
http://www.nfo-usa.org/pourparler2014.htm (Pour
Parler international dance gathering at Folklore Village in Wisconsin, Nov
13-16)
www.berea.edu/ccds (Christmas
Country Dance School, Dec 26, 2014 to Jan 1, 2015)
http://www.danceholiday.net (Terpsichore
Dance Holiday, Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, WV)
and for other arts retreat offerings, visit:
Numerous offerings for one day or multi-day retreats/arts
workshops.
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REPEAT OFFERINGS – OPEN MIC’S, FARM MARKETS &
SONG CIRCLES/COMMUNITY SINGS, WEEKLY DANCES, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Mark your calendars!
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21st of every month
WASHINGTON REVELS / CARPE DIEM SING IN SILVER SPRING & TAKOMA
PARK
Washington Revels Community Room
531 Dale Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE admission
NOTE: Includes potluck supper @ 6:00pm on Equinoxes & Solstice
dates (March, June, Sept, Dec)
6:30-7:45pm – Community Sing (different theme and song leaders
each month)
7:45-8:00pm – Social Time, Birthday Cake, Candles and Songs
8-8:45pm – Ukulele jam session (BYOU)
www.CarpeDiemArts.org (under
reconstruction)
Contact BusyGraham@gmail.com / 301-466-0183
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Tuesdays (every week) -- 7:00-10:00pm
OPEN MIC hosted by DAVID ROTHMAN & COOKING WITH GAS
Primarily blues, but all types of music is welcome, electric or
acoustic
VFW 350
6420 Orchard Ave.
Takoma Park, MD
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2nd Thursdays of every month, 7-10pm
CARPE DIEM COMMUNITY DANCE – CONTRAS AND SQUARES
Silver Spring Civic Building
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
Sponsored by Carpe Diem Arts c/o Class Acts Arts, Folklore Society
of Greater Washington, and the Montgomery County Department of Recreation -- BE
ACTIVE MONTGOMERY
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Monday, September 29 – 4 week sessions begin
BELLY DANCE CLASSES IN TAKOMA PARK
Saffron Dance at Takoma Park
Roda Movements
7014 Westmoreland Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
What do a N.A.S.A. engineer, corporate lawyer, stay-at-home-mom
and your local barista all have in common? They spend their evenings at
Saffron Dance learning something you might not expect: Belly Dance. If you
haven’t belly danced before, now is the perfect time to begin. To mark
Saffron Dance’s 8th year as a hub for Middle Eastern dance, Saffron is offering
FREE introductory “teaser” classes through September 28th. These teaser
classes give students a taste of Saffron’s signature 4-week Belly Dance
Crash Course program. Created for individuals who are coming to belly dance for
the very first time, Saffron’s Crash Courses are structured and easy to
follow — absolutely no dance experience necessary! They are perfect for
students to learn the basics of Belly Dance. Each week, a new movement
is introduced and drilled, building on and incorporating elements from the
prior weeks. Particular focus is given to developing correct posture
alignment, flexibility, arm positions and paths, fundamental shimmies,
basic hip accents, introductory undulations, easy to follow traveling
steps and combinations. The program culminates in a performance
opportunity so students can share their new hobby with family and friends.
Learn more about Saffron Dance and sign up for 4-Week Crash
Courses starting September 29 at www.SAFFRONDANCE.com
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EVERY FRIDAY: DANZA LATINA!
8:30-9:30 Salsa Lesson / 9:30pm DANCE!
El Golfo
8739 Flower Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
Cover charge: $10
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FRIDAYS (2nd Friday usually) -- 8:00pm
INWOOD COFFEEHOUSE
10921 Inwood Ave. (off University Blvd)
Wheaton, MD
Each month Leslie & Steven Choy bring in a professional band
for the 1st set and then the 2nd set is an open mic with the residents of
Inwood. A very lively group of people and a good time is had by all! A
neighborhood gem.
Only $5 admission.
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THIRD SATURDAYS -- 7:30-9:30pm
ANNETTE WASILIK & KEVIN DUDLEY
Zed’s Café
8225 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
Annette and Kevin join forces in singing their award-winning
originals peppered with cool covers. Zed’s is among the best little listening
rooms in all of DC. Good eats too!
No cover but donations gratefully accepted.
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CHECK THE WEB SITE FOR OPEN MIC POETRY AND OTHER EVENTS
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WEDNESDAYS (first and third) -- 7:30pm Open Mic / 10:30pm Open Jam
OPEN MIC @ McGINTY’S with WENDY LANXNER AND AMY FREEDMAN
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
Sign up in advance at: http://amyandwendy.com/openmic.html
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THURSDAYS, 7-9pm
OPEN MIC -- SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON
New Deal Café
113 Centerway
Greenbelt, MD
David Weaver & Lynn Hollyfield, co-hosts
Great sound by Frank Kayser!
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SATURDAYS
FRESH FARM MARKET
9 am to 1 pm (April to Dec.)
10 am to 1 pm (Jan. to March)
Ellsworth Drive between Fenton St & Georgia Ave.
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SATURDAYS, 10am-4pm
FENTON STREET MARKET
Corner of Fenton & Ellsworth
Silver Spring, MD
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SUNDAYS, 10am to 2pm
Takoma Park Farmers Market
On Laurel Ave.
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Sunday Evenings, 5pm
DC/TAKOMA PARK SONGWRITING CIRCLE
The Electric Maid located at 268 Carroll St NW Washington,
DC.
All are welcome if you have a song you are working on and/or would
like to share.
Please bring printed copies of the lyric sheet if you can.
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FIRST MONDAYS, 7-10pm
SALSA DANCING IN THE GREAT HALL
Silver Spring Civic Building
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
Presented by After-School-Dance-Fund/Baile for Life in partnership
with Carpe Diem Arts, with support from the Department of Recreation: BE ACTIVE
MONTGOMERY
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MONDAY EVENINGS, 7:00-10:00pm
LUISA ROSE Y SUS AMIGOS KROON KARAOKE EN ENGLISH & ESPANOL
Over 30 thousand songs to choose from.....Ingles y Español!
El Golfo Restaurant
8739 Flower Ave
Silver Spring, MD
Free Parking / no cover charge
Presented by Ida Villatoro, Gourmet Restauranteur and Empresario
of Music!
Enjoy Multi-Talented Luisa Rose & D.J./Keyboardist Ken Sleeman
of Luisa & the Reverbs
http://www.blinkies-karaoke.com/32373.html ken@luisaandthereverbs.com, https://www.facebook.com/elgolforestaurant
Delicious Latin American Cuisine, Family Dining, Vegan &
Veggie Cuisine Too!
White Table Cloths & Fresh Flowers, The Ada Touch!
301-608-2121, villatoro_ada@yahoo.com,
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BELLY DANCE CLASSES IN TAKOMA PARK
Saffron Dance at Takoma Park
In Residence at Roda Movements
7014 Westmoreland Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
What do a N.A.S.A. engineer, corporate lawyer, stay-at-home-mom
and your local barista all have in common? They spend their evenings at
Saffron Dance learning something you might not expect: Belly Dance. If you
haven’t belly danced before, now is the perfect time to begin. To mark
Saffron Dance’s 8th year as a hub for Middle Eastern dance, Saffron is offering
FREE introductory “teaser” classes from September 15th to September 28th.
These teaser classes give students a taste of Saffron’s signature 4-week
Belly Dance Crash Course program. Created for individuals who are coming to
belly dance for the very first time, Saffron’s Crash Courses are
structured and easy to follow — absolutely no dance experience necessary!
They are perfect for students to learn the basics of Belly Dance. Each
week, a new movement is introduced and drilled, building on and
incorporating elements from the prior weeks. Particular focus is given to
developing correct posture alignment, flexibility, arm positions and
paths, fundamental shimmies, basic hip accents, introductory undulations,
easy to follow traveling steps and combinations. The program culminates in
a performance opportunity so students can share their new hobby with
family and friends.
Learn more about Saffron Dance and sign up for 4-Week Crash
Courses starting September 29 at www.SAFFRONDANCE.com
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NOTE: Check out the schedule of upcoming theater productions
at area high schools:
Remarkable productions (at bargain prices!) -- highlighting the
talents of area students and directors.
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SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES!!
Compilation of dates & offerings
(check back in January for 2015 dates)
CARPE DIEM SUMMER ARTS AND FRENCH IMMERSION CAMPS
June 23-27, 2014 (one-week camp, Monday-Friday)
CARPE DIEM SUMMER ARTS CAMP
9:30am-3:30pm -- with before and after-camp care options
Seekers Church
Takoma, DC
For 9-12 year-old girls
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Sunday, July 20 to Saturday, July 26
CARPE DIEM SUMMER ARTS RETREAT ON THE SHORE – Sleep-away camp
For 11-14 year-old girls
Royal Oak, MD (near Easton and St. Michaels, 90 mins. from Silver
Spring/TP)
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August 4-8
and
August 18-22
(Two 1-week camp sessions, Monday-Friday)
CARPE DIEM ARTS AND FRENCH IMMERSION CAMP
9:30am-3:30pm -- with before and after-camp care options
Seekers Church
Takoma, DC
For rising 3rd-5th graders (co-ed)
CHECK OUT OTHER EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Please let me know of any arts organizations or groups I have
missed: busygraham@gmail.com
