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2012 BACDS Playford Ball

March 31, 2012

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Events / Locations (and Directions)

The Playford Ball is more than a single glorious evening's dancing.  It's an entire array of events.  To begin with, there are many opportunities to learn and enjoy dances for the Ball.  Starting in January, local dances in our regular English Country dance series will include Ball dances in their programs.  In addition, there are two workshops to teach Ball dances in March.  Finally, there is a Rehearsal dance the night before the Ball, at which we work through the better part of the dance program.

During the weekend of The Playford Ball are many associated activities.  Besides the Friday Rehearsal, there is the hall preparation on Saturday during the day, an After-party which will go into the wee hours after the Ball, and a celebratory Brunch on Sunday.   Many folk, including our treasured out-of-towners, use the Ball as an excuse to visit, vacation, and catch up with old and new friends.  Some of the events include refreshments, a potluck, or opportunities to meet before/after.

For details, click on or see the individual event below:

East Bay Workshop Saturday, March 3, 2011, 2-5p Christ Church Berkeley Berkeley
Peninsula Workshop Sunday, March 11, 2011, 2-5p St. Mark's Church Palo Alto
Rehearsal Dance Friday, March 30, 2011, 8-11p Hill & Valley Club Hayward
The Playford Ball Saturday, March 31, 2011, 6:45p-11p San Jose Women's Club San Jose
East Bay Workshop - Saturday, March 3, 2012, 2:00 - 5:00pm, $12
Caller Kalia Kliban
Music by Humuhumunukunukuapua'a and Strathspey Society Band (Patti Cobb, Bruce Herbold, Heather MacKay, David Newitt, with guest artist Betsy St. Aubin)
Christ Church Berkeley (formerly, Grace North Church) 2138 Cedar Street, Berkeley

From I-80: Exit east (away from the Bay) at University Avenue.  Head towards the U.C. Berkeley campus and take University to Oxford Street.  Turn left onto Oxford.  Turn left at Cedar.  The church is on the left (southeast corner of Cedar and Walnut).  Park where you can.  The workshop is in the Labyrinth Room, which is up the stairs.

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Peninsula Workshop - Sunday, March 11, 2:00 - 5:00pm, $12
Caller David Newitt, music by Glory of the West (Bill Jensen, Stan and Susan Kramer)
Palo Alto Masonic Temple, 461 Florence Street (at University), Palo Alto, CA

From US 101: Take University Avenue exit and go West (toward the hills) for 1.5 miles into downtown Palo Alto.  Turn right on Florence Street (only way it goes) and left into the parking structure.

From I-280: Take exit 24 for Sand Hill Road toward Menlo Park (heading east).  Turn left at Arboretum Road (about 3.5-4 miles).  Turn left on Palm Drive and continue onto University Avenue.  Turn left at Bryant Street (a signal), then turn right into the parking structure.  The hall is across from the other end of the structure (on Florence).

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Rehearsal Dance / Ball Review- Friday, March 30, 2012, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, $15
Callers: Bruce Hamilton, Bruce Herbold, Sharon Green, Mary Luckhardt, David Newitt
Music by The Guppies (Kathrine Gardner, Jim Oakden, and Craig Johnson)
Hill and Valley Club, 1808 B St., Hayward, CA

From I-580 heading north: Take Redwood Road exit towards Castro Valley.  Turn right at Redwood Road.  Continue onto East A Street.  Turn left onto 4th Street.  Take the first left onto B Street.  The Hall is on the left.

From I-880 heading south: Take exit 27 to merge onto CA-92 east which is W Jackson Street.  Continue onto Foothill Blvd.  Turn right at C Street.  Take the first left onto 2nd Street, and then the first right onto B Street.  The Hall is on the left.

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The Playford Ball - Saturday, March 31, 2012, $45, gallery $10
Reception 6:45 pm, First Dance 7:15 pm, Closing 11:00 pm
Dancing Master David Newitt
Music by Shira Kammen, Danny Carnahan, and Charlie Hancock
Special guests Patti Cobb, Doug Olsen and Celia Ramsay
Landmark Ballroom, San Jose Woman's Club, 75 South 11th St, San Jose, CA

Of course, there will be many delights for the palate at the ball itself.  If you'd like to contribute to the spread, please contact us to get recipes and volunteer.

From US 101 heading south: Take exit 386A, Alum Rock Ave (Santa Clara Street/CA-130).  Follow signs for San Jose State University and merge onto E Santa Clara Street.  Turn left at S 13th Street.  Continue onto E San Fernando Street.  Turn right on S 11th Street.  The Hall is on the left.  Parking is on the street.

From I-280 heading east: Take 10th Street exit and continue one block to 11th Street.  Turn left onto 11th Street.  The Hall is on the left.  Parking is on the street.

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