[2009/05/19 8:31 am]Puddletown Squares Breaks New Ground at NW Folklife this Weekend!
The last Seattle-based Modern Western Square Dance Club, and a member of the local LGBTQ community for the last 27yrs, Puddletown Squares, will break new programming ground at this weekend's NWFolklife Festival. For the first time in it's 38yr history, Folklife will be offering a Modern Western Square Dance event, sponsored by Puddletown Squares.
This public-participation event will take place on Saturday, May 23rd, 5-5:50pm, at the RoadHouse venue (Fisher Pavillion), as part of the amazing offerings at NWFolklife this year. Being lead by local favorite caller, Mike DeSisto, this energetic, non-traditional and fun event will give beginners a chance to "get a taste" of what Modern Western Square Dancing is all about with help from experienced "angels" from Puddletown and other clubs from the surrounding area.
I know, you're thinking "SQUARE dancing", but as we say at Puddletown, "This ain't your Grandma's square dancing!", (that you might remember from grade school). Modern Western Square Dancing gives anyone the chance to dance either "boy" or "girl", in casual dress, with a community of supportive gay and straight friends in their 20's through 70's. You're just as likely to be square dancing to the beat of Pop music, Sinatra or Madonna, as interspersed CW or Bluegrass music. Singles or couples are welcome, but bringing a whole group of friends makes it even more fun!
An active member of the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs, Puddletown Squares will also being participating in "Mixed Fruit: an LGBTQ Showcase", at the Vera Project Stage on Memorial Day Monday, from 4-7pm, as part of the final afternoon of this year's
NW Folklife! Information about Puddletown events and lessons can always be found here at
our web site. Entry to NWFolklife is FREE, but we support their encouragement of a $10 donation each day to help stage this amazing event each Memorial Day weekend. We strongly support the use of bussing and carpooling to Seattle Center, so come early and enjoy all the day's performances, and join us for Modern Western Square Dancing at Fisher Pavillion for some extra fun during your Folklife adventure!
[2009/05/08 2:39 pm]Friday night we will be dancing to special guest caller Rob French who is up from California to call for us. 7 to 9pm at Tibbetts, alternating Advanced and Challenge.
Saturday from 3 to 5:30 (note the slight time change from the magnet calendars) the fabulous Stephen Cole will be calling Advanced with Challenge Star tips.
Then, from 5:30 to 7:00 we will be having a potluck dinner. This is one our dances were we have not rented the kitchen (I don't remember why now...it was all planned a long time ago), so keep that in mind as you are planning what to bring. (Rumor has it that a certain someone will be bringing key lime pie....)
Then, from 7 to 9:30, Stephen will be calling Mainstream and plus for us.
$10 for one session (either Friday, Saturday afternoon, or Saturday night)
$15 for any two sessions
$20 for all three!
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Next Friday night, May 15 we have guest caller Andy Garboden calling Mainstream for us at Tibbetts. Some of you may remember Andy from one of the Tastes last year when he shared some tips with Mike DeSisto. It should be a really fun evening.
Thursday will be Plus and Advanced at St. Andrews.
[2009/03/03 8:23 pm]SHIFT Kickin': Square Dance
March 17, join Puddletown Squares for a St. Patrick's
Taste of Square Dancing with our friends from
SHIFT at Sodo Pop, 2424 First Ave S.
(about 1 mile south of Seahawk's stadium across from Starbuck's HQ btwn Stacy and Landers)
7–9, doors open at 6:45.
SHIFT events are substance free.
Visit www.gaycity.org for more details.
[2009/01/31 9:37 pm] Holy Aphrodite's Ambrosia...
Eros & Psyche never had it so good! IT'S PUDDLETOWN'S SWEETHEARTS' SWING!
with caller Jack Hardin
When: Saturday, Feb. 14th
Where: Tibbett's United Methodist Church
3940 41st St SW (at Andover),West Seattle 3:30-5:30pm, A & C
5:45-6:45pm, Valentine's Potluck (nothing says LOVE like comfort food)
7:00-9:30pm, MS & PLUS Dancing For All with special tips for Sweethearts and Secret Valentines! (suggested donation $10 for each dance or $15 for both)
Square-up with a Sweetheart,
or meet a Secret Valentine on the floor!Current Mood: 
flirty
[2008/12/28 2:33 pm]HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PUDDLETOWN HAS THE CURE FOR YOUR CABIN FEVER!
*Friday, Jan 2nd and 9th, Tibbetts UMC, 7-9pm
Dancing starts up again with the Advanced Class
*Monday, Jan 5th, Pilgrims Church, CapHill, 7-9pm
C1/C2 Level Night: RSVP on Calendar page
*Thurs, Jan 8th, St.Andrew's Episcopal, 7-9:30pm
MS/Plus Class, Week #13
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FIRST 2009 MONTHLY DANCE & MS WKSHOP
Saturday, 10th, Tibbetts UMC, 3940-41st SW, W.Seattle
3:30-5:30 FREE MS Class Level Wkshop w/ Rem Remington
Whether you're in the current class, or a former dancer
(come brush up for the new year!)
5:30-7:00 Dinner break/Social time
7:00-9:30 MS, Plus, Class Level Dance w/ Kenny Freeman
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AND PLAN TO SPEND VALENTINE'S DAY WITH FRIENDS
AT OUR FEB 14TH "SWEETHEART'S SWING" & POTLUCK!
[2008/12/19 12:23 pm]SUNDAY'S CENTER HOUSE DANCE ALSO CANCELLED!
We just got "the final word".
[2008/12/19 10:30 am]After checking with several folks commuting to/from W.Seattle, it seems the main roads and W.Seattle bridge are open and clear, but the side streets are still very icy, making travel iffy, especially on the hilly streets.
SO...we are Cancelling Advance Class tonight!
Keep an eye on the website and your email for a decision about Sunday's Dance at the Seattle Center House.
Be safe and warm and Happy Holidays from Puddletown!
[2008/12/18 12:49 pm]Dancing is Canceled for Thursday, December 18th at St. Andrews.
Given how unpredictable the weather is, I am not going to call Friday yet, but if the roads remain icy, Friday night at Tibbetts will be canceled as well.
[2008/12/08 9:13 pm]SEASON'S GREETING!
No matter how you define "family" or "community", the holidays should be a time for celebration with friends. Whether you're currently a member of Puddletown, a former member or just a friend, we have some way for you to join us and CELEBRATE the season.
Saturday, Dec 13th, starts out with an FREE afternoon Student Level PLUS workshop. A perfect way to brush the rust off your belt buckle and boots and join the current Plus class to work through many of the Plus level calls in a relaxing atmosphere. And what could be better on a chilly winter day than a hot bowl of chili with friends new and old afterward.
The holidays are also a time to think of others in our community, so bring canned or non-perishable food items along to the evening dance and, not only help Puddletown make a contribution to the Lifelong Aids Alliance, but receive a discount for the evening with our thanks. Many holiday charities are in need this year, so please bring what you can for friends who need our support. Then join the evening festivities and practice what you polished at the afternoon workshop.
On Sunday evening, Dec 21st, from 5:30-8:30pm, we will join the larger square dance community from all around the Sound for a Holiday Square Dance at the Seattle Center. So wear something festive, (but not so festive as to scare the straight folks), and come strengthen our growing ties with those who are straight, but not narrow. The only way to be Out and Proud, is to get our faces out there on the dance floor! Let's celebrate what we have in common this season.
And after the New Year, watch for a great Mainstream level brush-up workshop on the afternoon of our monthly dance on Saturday, Jan 10th, and our "Sweetheart Swing" on Valentine's Day.
Take a look at the details below and JOIN US FOR ONE OR MORE!
[2008/12/02 8:55 pm]December Club Dance
When: Saturday, December 13Th
Where: Tibbetts United Methodist Church
3940 41st SW, West Seattle
Caller: Wayne Easton
Cost: Suggested donation of $10 for the evening session. Workshop is free!
3:30-5:30pm--Student level Plus Workshop.
5:30-7:00pm--Break for chili feed!
7:00-9:30pm--Basic, Full Mainstream, Plus Dancing
Canned Goods Collection
We will be collecting canned goods and non-perishables for Life Long Aids Alliance, so bring something to share with those less fortunate! As an added bonus, members bringing canned goods will get $2 dollars off the usual cost of the dance!
Center House Christmas Dance
Also, December 21, the Central Puget Sound Council will be hosting a Christmas Dance at the Seattle Center. The Seattle Center dances are always a lot of fun, so hopefully we will get a big group to go out and dance. There should be lots of Student Level Mainstream, so everyone can come!
