Eugene Folklore Society

If you like to sing all kinds of songs with friends after supper, you might try adding your voice to one of Eugene's many song circles. The next EFS Song Circle will be on Wednesday May 2nd from 7:00-9:00 pm, at the apartment of Phyllis Kesner, at 4001 Potter Street, Apt. #37 (Hill House Apartments). Bring a copy of Rise Up Singing. We do have a few extra books for sharing until you get your own. If you have a guitar and know a few chords, it's a great place to practice playing with others. We welcome musicians! You can bring a snack to share at the break if you want, but it's not required.

Directions: South on East Amazon, left on Potter Street to 4001 Potter, Hill House Apartments. Park on Potter St., short walk to apartment #37. Look for balloons. Phyllis's phone number is 541-684-4495. For info about song circle in general, call Carol at 541-556-8241.

We sing out of the Rise Up Singing songbook, so bring your copy if you have it. (We do have a few extra books for sharing until you get your own.) If you do bring a song to share (one that's not in the book), it helps if you bring enough copies of the lyrics (and chords) to share as well. For info about song circle in general, you can call Carol at 541-556-8241.

EFS Contra Dances

EFS hosts contradances usually on 2nd and 4th Saturdays through the school year. (Sept thru June). Starting January, 2012, we will dance in the Gym of the Dunn School (where Ridgeline Montessori School meets), 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97405 (Google Map). (Directions). Please bring your own water bottle to the dances at Dunn School. We do not have access to a convenient water fountain or sink.
All dances are open to the public.
No Partner or experience needed!
Families are Welcome!
Please bring soft soled shoes that won't mark the floor.
Cost: $6 for members, $8 general. Arrive by 7:30 PM and get $1 off admission. Students with ID get another $1 off. First time dancers can get a coupon for free admission to their next dance. When they turn in that coupon, they can receive a 50% off coupon for their next dance.
Potluck dinners usually held at 6PM prior to most dances. Get in touch with the Potluck Coordinator or check the dance schedule for more info.
For more information and references, check out the Eugene Folklore Society Contra dance page. Or, go directly to the the Dance Schedule on the dance page.

Morris Dancing

Interested in traditional English ritual / performance dance? Check out Two Rivers Morris. The members of this EFS group meet once or twice monthly (on most second and fourth Wednesdays).

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