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We won’t dance in August, so be sure to join us for the last dances of the season every Wednesday night July. After our August break we will meet again on September 2nd for our first dance of the season, immediately preceded by a picnic at Merion Friends. Watch this space for more details! July 15th - Jane Austen Madness!!! On July 15, Joanna Reiner will feature dances from Jane Austen’s lifetime. We expect visitors from the Philadelphia chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America. The evening will be very beginner-friendly and we invite everyone who loves the Jane Austen books or is just curious about English Country Dancing to join us. July 22nd – Movie Night Come see a movie before the dance. At 6:30 we will show one of David Millstone's films featuring contra dancing and contra personalities in New England. Popcorn will be served! You can see more information at www.greatmeadowmusic.com/film.html	We dance English country dances. Some of these dances (and tunes) are traditional classics, while some of them were written recently, as a continuation of that tradition.
Wednesdays Every Wednesday evening, 8 till 10:15 at Merion Friends Meeting Activity Building (except for the month of August.) "Headstart" for newer dancers, 7:30. GCD and CDSS members: $6 Non-members: $7 Full-time students: half price First time attendees: no charge. Beginners welcome and no partners needed--please wear flat shoes and arrive in time for the 7:40 session. How to get there	First Saturdays We hold an event each first Saturday from October -- May. Please check later for our fall 2009 schedule. Workshops at 3pm, Evening Dances at 7:30pm All dances except the December Ball are held at Summit Church in Mt. Airy. Please note: the prices of some of these events has gone up. ««« ««« ««« GCD and CDSS members: Workshop $7 Evening dance $8 Both events $11 Non-members: Workshop $8 Evening dance $9 Both events $13 Full-time students: half price
Garland and Rapper The Garland team is under the new leadership of Ruthanne Ankney, and we would love some more members. We're dancing at May Day, a Fairy Festival, Springfield Library and more. You can sign up for the listserv here, or contact Ruthanne at bluerosemoon@dandy.net. The Rapper Sword Dance Team practices weekly. If you are interested, please use the Rapper response form, or talk to Tanya, Chloe, or Andrew.	Longsword 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Andrew Snyder leads Longsword on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at Merion Friends Meeting, 6:15pm. Come check it out! There is no obligation to attend regularly or to perform. Here are 2 photos of the group in action! If you have questions, please e-mail Andrew Snyder.