The music and dance traditions we so dearly love are rooted in Appalachia. Our hearts are heavy seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene to areas so many friends call home. We are responding the only way we know how – by highlighting the arts and culture of the area to raise awareness and money to help in their time of need.
Come out this Friday evening, October 18 from 5-7:30 pm in the Market Square of Alexandria for an all-ages, family friendly square and circle dance. This dance is organized by a group of young Alexandrians who have connections with western North Carolina, where they learned traditional Appalachian Big Circle dances. There is no admission fee, but we hope attendees donate to the American Red Cross. More information is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-square-dance-for-hurricane-disaster-relief-tickets-1042183176937
What: All-ages, family friendly square and circle dance
When: Friday, October 18, 5-7:30 pm
Where: Market Square, 300 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Admission: Free, but donations to the American Red Cross are gladly accepted (even if you can’t attend)
Calling by Kim Forry
Music by Thunder Possum (Anna Purinton, Don Fahey, Dave Hauver, Greg Mulley)
Sound equipment has been generously provided by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington