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Saturday Aug 24 2:00–4:00pm
We had so much positive feedback about our two family dances in the spring that we are planning on holding several more this coming year. Our first is coming up in Berkeley, August 24, 2–4pm. Let us know at familyweek@bacds.org if you’d like to help us make these happen.
Christ Church, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley
Come on out to our next Family Dance! All ages welcome.
Caller Kelsey Hartman will teach easy-to-learn dances from American and British Isles folk traditions, accompanied by live music from Craig Johnson (piano), Richard Page (winds), and Anne Bingham Goess (violin).
At the break, sing along with Revels members, explore the instrument petting zoo, and/or try your hand at juggling or stilts. Snacks provided.
Suggested donation: $10/adult or $20/family
Please, share the word to families with small children!
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A smattering of the many joyful moments
Family Week 2024 was more amazing than ever. If you have photos you’d like to share—or would like to help us figure out a way to create an online album for campers to view—please contact Sola at familyweek@bacds.org.
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Claim me!
Thank you to everyone for being so diligent about packing up and labelling your items Friday and checking the lost and found on your way out. Very little was left without a home. If you are missing any of these items, let us know before Sept 1, and we’ll endeavor to return them to you.
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New information is unmasked!
The time has come to start prepping for camp. As such we have unveiled lots more useful information including a packing list, maps, forms, and even a preliminary schedule on the For Campers page.
This is also your last chance to convince more friends to join in the fun this year. Registration will close on June 13, 2024.
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Saturday May 18 2:30-4:30pm
We had so much fun gathering and dancing in Berkeley last month that we want to do it again, this time featuring some of our Peninsula and South Bay talent.
505 East Charleston Rd Palo Alto CA 94306
Join us for the Palo Alto Family Dance!
Susan Petrick will lead us in family dance frolics, to the music of Valerie Rose (fiddle), Craig Johnson (piano and accordion) and Ben Saylor (Irish flute).
During the break, enjoy a craft project with Lorraine Kostka, watch our camp “cranky” presentation, check out cool live instruments, and try your hand at juggling or stilting. Snacks provided.
Dance is co-sponsored and located at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto. Admittance is free. Donations welcome to help cover costs.
Please, share the word to families with small children!
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Post me!
Do you have a local music or dance studio that has a community board? Are you attending a dance that has a flyer table? Is there a Waldorf or parent-participation preschool in your neighborhood?
We are always looking for ways to reach families that would enjoy joining us in music, dance, arts, and laughter under the redwoods. Please feel free to print out the poster here and help us let people know about our camp.
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Saturday, March 23 2:30-4:30pm
Curious about what “Family Dance” is? Want to meet some of the campers and staff who regularly attend the summer Family Week?
Christ Church, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley
Come on out to the spring Family Dance!
Kelsey Hartman will lead us in family dance frolics, to the music of Anne Bingham Goess (fiddle), Craig Johnson (piano and accordion) and Paul Kostka (accordion and tin whistle).
See rapper sword dance, check out cool live instruments, and try your hand at juggling at the break. Snacks provided.
Please, share the word to families with small children!
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Sign up now!
We are proud to announce that registration is open for BACDS Family Week 2024.
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Yay!
Our website is getting an overhaul this year for better info and more recent pictures. If you have suggestions or feedback on what you find here, now is the perfect time to let us know by writing to familyweek@bacds.org so we can continue show folks about the special summer event that is BACDS Family Week.
