Cape Breton Step Dance Classes at Boston Percussive Dance
This class will feature a Scottish step dance style thriving in Cape Breton, Canada. These percussive steps can be performed solo, or can be incorporated into social set dances. Dancers of all levels of experience and ages are encouraged to attend. Boston is one of the few places outside Nova Scotia to hold regular dances and even has its own distinctive set. This dance style is enjoyed and performed by men, women, and children of all ages. Come be part of a very unique dance tradition!
Winter 2012 classes: January 21 through March 31
Saturdays, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm at Boston Percussive Dance (Green Street Studios, Studio 3), 185 Green Street, Cambridge, MA; $110 to register for the complete session, or drop-in at $12/class; wear comfortable clothing and bring hard-soled dance shoes
Jen Schoonover has performed Scottish dance at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and in July, 2004, was honored to represent “the Boston States” in the Chestico Days stepdancing festival in Port Hood, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jen has performed locally at Gaelic Roots, the New England Folk Festival, and Boston Celtic Music Fest.
For more information or to register, please contact 617-901-7649 or outrageoussocks [at] gmail.com.
Scottish Country Dancing at Springstep in Medford
Jen will be teaching beginner Scottish Country Dance with “The Cambridge Class at Springstep” in March and April 2012. These Monday night dances are full of good music, good exercise, and good fun!
English/Scottish Session at Pinewoods Camp
Jen will be teaching Cape Breton Step Dance and Scottish Country Dance this summer at the Pinewoods 2012 English/Scottish Session. A great roster of teachers and musicians are on the slate for this family-friendly week.
