The Sacramento Country Dance Society, building community through lively dances, live music, and friendly people, proudly presents:
Caller: Mark Goodwin
Music: Raven and Goose (Corwin Zekley and Grace Fellows)
Sound: Esper Schmidt
Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026 (Second Saturday)
Time: 7:00–10:00 pm, with newcomer’s orientation at 6:30 pm
Location: Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St, Sacramento, CA
Cost: Admission is FREE this time, thanks to a generous and modest dancer! [Normally $15 for adults; $10 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $30 maximum for families (cash or check); If cost is the only thing preventing you from being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.]
This dance is in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of SCDS! There will be a cake at the break, when we will also hold the annual election of Board members! This year’s slate:
- Barbara Gebhart
- Sue Jones
- Claudia Kirkpatrick
- Martin Lodahl
- Ruth Scodel
- Bobbie Watson
- David Wright
Mark Goodwin began calling contra dance in Chico in 2001 and has called for local regional dances, including Nevada City and Newcastle. His aim is to call programs that bring everyone along for the ride, with dances that are memorable, have intuitive transitions, and weave familiar and interesting elements into a variety of dancer interactions.
Nationally touring duo Raven and Goose (Corwin Zekley on fiddle and Grace Fellows on keyboard).
With fiery fiddlin’ and foot stompin’ piano, they play original compositions and breathe new life into traditional tunes, all delivered with a passion that will get you up and dancing!
https://www.corwin.us/ravenandgoose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oox1iw3GKa4
Virtuoso violinist, Corwin Zekley was born with a fiddle in his hands and plays with an intensity yet delicacy that pulls on the heartstrings of all who hear him. Corwin has eclectic musical roots, and enchants audiences playing anything from Celtic to Jazz to Country to Metal. Corwin studied at the Berklee College of Music, has played thousands of concerts, appeared on dozens of records, and has published books and albums of his own compositions.
Grace Fellows grew up playing traditional musics on fiddle, and she synthesized her broad musical influences while studying at Calarts, and doing her masters at BIMM London. She became an accomplished pianist while performing as a singer/songwriter, and in the last years has become a powerhouse contra-pianist whose potent sense of rhythm will propel you around the dance floor.
Newcomer’s orientation is offered at 6:40 pm, perfect for people who have not contra danced before, or who could use a refresher. Experienced dancers are invited to partner with newcomers during the orientation and early dances to help integrate them into the community. No partners are needed, so come by yourself or with friends or with family. Events are accessible to people with disabilities. Potluck snacks are available at the break, and we encourage you to bring something to share.
Food and Drink
Hydration is important while dancing. Dancers are encouraged to bring their own water bottles.
Please bring snacks to share with the community. Dancers may eat in the area near the food table or outside. Please don’t spill food or water on the dance floor.
Contact: For more information, and lost and found, contact Laura Leonelli, 916-549-7093, or email sactocds@gmail.com. Our schedule of future dances is always available at https://sactocds.org/calendar/. You may join our email list on groups.io at https://groups.io/g/SactoCDS/. Please enter your name when joining.
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