Celebrate the spirit of Robbie Burns, on Jan. 25, with the Funtime Fiddlers playing for your dancing pleasure at the Big Yellow Merville Hall. Everyone knows that the bagpipes play second fiddle to the fiddle as the musical instrument of choice for strapping, bare legged, kilted Scots.
Celtic Caller June Cannon will guide the dancers with her clear and clever instructions, always with an eye on those who might need a bit more guidance. Nobody gets left behind and everyone will have a good time. Almost guaranteed.
Doors open at 6:45pm and there is a Contra Dance workshop right before the dance to loosen you up and to prepare you for the spins and lively steps of the Virginnia Reel and the Gay Gordon.
The dancing begins at 7:30 with families and single dancers being very welcome. Singles can pair up with anyone during the Contras and our Contra sets last about 15 to 20 minutes.
The fiddlers will also play old time waltzes and reels; jigs and swing; schottisches and foxtrots. We鈥檒l celebrate the poetry of Robbie Burns and have healthy samplings of 鈥渉aggis鈥� to titillate the taste buds. Kilts are great for dancing in, so wear your colours with flair and we鈥檒l create a dance to make the Highlanders proud.
The Big Yellow Merville Dance Hall is right on the Old Island Highway, between Campbell River and Courtenay. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., dance starts at 7:30 p.m.. Cost is $10.00/adults, $5.00/youth and you can come as a family for $22.00. For more information call 250-339-4249.
