Georgy-Alabam Square Dance Weekend
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The next Georgy-Alabam weekend is January 12-14, 2018.
If you have registered click here for important information for planning your stay at Georgy-Alabam A cozy winter weekend of hot old timey community dancing in the foothills of the Southern Appalachian mountains, near the Georgia-Alabama state line. Georgy-Alabam 2018 presents Kathy Anderson and Scott Russell calling southern squares and big sets and music by hard driving old time bands from Alabama and Georgia — Red Mountain Yellowhammers, Mick Kinney's Hick Hoppers and Pretty Little Goat. To whet your appetite, take a look at these videos from the past. Location
We’ll dance in the historic 1930s ballroom at the Bald Rock Lodge, in Cheaha State Park (the highest point in Alabama), 25 miles south of Anniston, Alabama.
Tuition and Registration
Register here.
Tuition costs $80 per person. We limit registration to the first lucky 80. We'll send you detailed information about the camp and the schedule soon after you register. Travel
Because Georgy-Alabam is held atop a mountain in January, there is the possibility that a winter storm will cause postponement or cancellation. If you are buying airline tickets, be sure to get refundable ones or purchase travel insurance that will cover this possibility.
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Lodging
You are responsible for choosing and paying for your own lodging. We have a block of rooms reserved until December 1st. After that we can no longer guarantee you a room as the park will make unreserved rooms available to the general public.
The State Park offers motel rooms, cabins, chalets, and campsites. Reserve your lodging under group number 1798 (the Georgy-Alabam square dance group). It is very important that you tell them that number or at least the name of the event; otherwise they will tell you that all rooms/cabins are reserved. You can make reservations at www.alapark.com/cheaharesort.
For folks on a tight budget: for $20 you can reserve floor space and showers in the lodge for the weekend when you send in your registration form.
The State Park offers motel rooms, cabins, chalets, and campsites. Reserve your lodging under group number 1798 (the Georgy-Alabam square dance group). It is very important that you tell them that number or at least the name of the event; otherwise they will tell you that all rooms/cabins are reserved. You can make reservations at www.alapark.com/cheaharesort.
For folks on a tight budget: for $20 you can reserve floor space and showers in the lodge for the weekend when you send in your registration form.
This Year's Callers and Bands
Kathy Anderson (Dayton, Ohio)
Known for her exciting squares, quirky contras, and swift, clear teaching, Kathy has long been a favorite caller across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We loved her last year and invited her back.
Scott Russell (Atlanta)
Scott possesses a trove of great old-time dances and teaches them with great humor and clarity. As a founder of Georgy-Alabam he’s been a crucial part of all our good times.
The Red Mountain Yellowhammers (Birmingham)
Long known as the Red Mountain White Trash, they’ve lately come up with a more politically correct name, but their music is still distinctively raucous and makes you move.
The Hick Hoppers (Atlanta)
When you hear the Hoppers you’ll swear you’ve time-travelled to the 1920’s and are dancing to Gid Tanner, Riley Puckett and the Skillet Lickers. Mick Kinney and his boys are old-time musical treasures.
Pretty Little Goat (Brevard, NC)
This young southern string band offers an irresistible blend of good musicianship and high spirits. The Goats get folks dancing with their unique twist on old-time tunes and originals inspired by the deep well of tradition from the mountains they call home.
Kathy Anderson (Dayton, Ohio)
Known for her exciting squares, quirky contras, and swift, clear teaching, Kathy has long been a favorite caller across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We loved her last year and invited her back.
Scott Russell (Atlanta)
Scott possesses a trove of great old-time dances and teaches them with great humor and clarity. As a founder of Georgy-Alabam he’s been a crucial part of all our good times.
The Red Mountain Yellowhammers (Birmingham)
Long known as the Red Mountain White Trash, they’ve lately come up with a more politically correct name, but their music is still distinctively raucous and makes you move.
The Hick Hoppers (Atlanta)
When you hear the Hoppers you’ll swear you’ve time-travelled to the 1920’s and are dancing to Gid Tanner, Riley Puckett and the Skillet Lickers. Mick Kinney and his boys are old-time musical treasures.
Pretty Little Goat (Brevard, NC)
This young southern string band offers an irresistible blend of good musicianship and high spirits. The Goats get folks dancing with their unique twist on old-time tunes and originals inspired by the deep well of tradition from the mountains they call home.
Scholarships
Georgy-Alabam has a limited number of scholarships available this year. The scholarships cover registration cost ($80 per person) and communal floor space in the lodge where we dance ($20). The communal space includes a few beds (though mostly floor space) along with bathrooms and showers. The scholarships also include Sat. and Sun. breakfasts plus a Sat. night potluck. Other meals are on your own--there is a communal kitchen.
If interested, send an email to georgyalabam@gmail.com. and tell us a little bit about your dance and music background and why you would like to come to Georgy-Alabam. This information will be shared with the Georgy-Alabam committee.
We welcome your interest!
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Georgy-Alabam has a limited number of scholarships available this year. The scholarships cover registration cost ($80 per person) and communal floor space in the lodge where we dance ($20). The communal space includes a few beds (though mostly floor space) along with bathrooms and showers. The scholarships also include Sat. and Sun. breakfasts plus a Sat. night potluck. Other meals are on your own--there is a communal kitchen.
If interested, send an email to georgyalabam@gmail.com. and tell us a little bit about your dance and music background and why you would like to come to Georgy-Alabam. This information will be shared with the Georgy-Alabam committee.
We welcome your interest!
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Schedule
(For printable version click here)
Friday
After 4:00 p.m. Check in (Park Headquarters)
4:00 Bald Rock Lodge opens
7:00 Registration and volunteer sign-up at Bald Rock Lodge
8:00 Evening dance with Kathy Anderson, Scott Russell and music by Pretty Little Goat
11:00 Jamming in dance hall and parlor (not in lodge rooms)
Saturday
8:00 Mighty Fine Breakfast
9:00-10:15 The Zen of the Big Set: what makes Appalachian Circles so groovy. Calling by Scott and music by Pretty Little Goat.
10:45-12:00 Retro Squares—Neat squares from the 1950s. Calling by Kathy with music by the Hickhoppers
12:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:30-1:45 Parlor Talk: Sandy Bradley and her impact on Old Time Dancing—Led by Scott and Kathy
1:45-3:00 The Dances of Sandy Bradley--Calling by Scott with music by The HickHoppers
3:00-3:30 Break for Tea and goodies
3:30-4:45 A Cut Above: Squares that will take you further.—Calling by Kathy to the music of the Hickhoppers
4:45-5:45 Flat-footing Workshop led by Joni Hornsby (Dance Hall). Also - Caller’s Confab: A chance for new or would-be callers to query Scott and Kathy (Upstairs Conference Room)
5:00 All dishes that need to be heated for potluck dinner need to be in kitchen at this time
6:30 Pot Luck Supper
8:00 Evening dance with Kathy and Scott and Red Mountain Yellowhammers
11:00 Jamming in dance hall and parlor (not in lodge rooms)
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Yet Another Mighty Fine Breakfast
9:30-12:00 Dance to Kathy, Scott and Red Mountain Yellowhammers and Friends
Noon Georgy-Alabam events end.
After 4:00 p.m. Check in (Park Headquarters)
4:00 Bald Rock Lodge opens
7:00 Registration and volunteer sign-up at Bald Rock Lodge
8:00 Evening dance with Kathy Anderson, Scott Russell and music by Pretty Little Goat
11:00 Jamming in dance hall and parlor (not in lodge rooms)
Saturday
8:00 Mighty Fine Breakfast
9:00-10:15 The Zen of the Big Set: what makes Appalachian Circles so groovy. Calling by Scott and music by Pretty Little Goat.
10:45-12:00 Retro Squares—Neat squares from the 1950s. Calling by Kathy with music by the Hickhoppers
12:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:30-1:45 Parlor Talk: Sandy Bradley and her impact on Old Time Dancing—Led by Scott and Kathy
1:45-3:00 The Dances of Sandy Bradley--Calling by Scott with music by The HickHoppers
3:00-3:30 Break for Tea and goodies
3:30-4:45 A Cut Above: Squares that will take you further.—Calling by Kathy to the music of the Hickhoppers
4:45-5:45 Flat-footing Workshop led by Joni Hornsby (Dance Hall). Also - Caller’s Confab: A chance for new or would-be callers to query Scott and Kathy (Upstairs Conference Room)
5:00 All dishes that need to be heated for potluck dinner need to be in kitchen at this time
6:30 Pot Luck Supper
8:00 Evening dance with Kathy and Scott and Red Mountain Yellowhammers
11:00 Jamming in dance hall and parlor (not in lodge rooms)
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Yet Another Mighty Fine Breakfast
9:30-12:00 Dance to Kathy, Scott and Red Mountain Yellowhammers and Friends
Noon Georgy-Alabam events end.
Georgy-Alabam is sponsored by Birmingham FOOTMAD