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Corvallis Hoolyeh dances are back in person

2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Hoolyeh Folk Dance
COVID-19 Policy

Updated 2023-06-13

These policies are created by an informal Hoolyeh Live Dance Committee and are approved by the Corvallis Folklore Society. They are intended to keep our community and dancers as safe, healthy, and happy as possible.

Folk dancing involves physical exertion and close contact with many people and is therefore associated with greater risk of viral transmission than other common activities. To protect our community as much as possible, Hoolyeh folk dances will have the following precautions in place until further notice, which meet and may exceed mandated COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Please note: People at higher risk of severe illness from the COVID-19 virus, or who are in regular contact with someone at higher risk, including young children and other unvaccinated people, should not attend folk dancing at this time.

All attendees are required to:

1. Provide an email address for contact tracing if needed (gathered at dancing).
2. Be mindful of others’ variable comfort levels, especially with respect to personal space and level of touch.
3. Feel comfortable wearing a mask if that is their personal choice.
4. Stay home if you experience any illness symptoms.

Additional precautions will include:

• An attendance capacity of 20-25 dancers
• Unscented hand sanitizer available at the dance
• Ventilation (open doors and windows)
• Attendees should wash hands regularly
• Letting Dana know if you have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms after the dance or in the following week

Current fees are $5 per person if not CFS member, $4 for CFS member, 18 and under $2.

John McCutcheon

Multiple Grammy-nominee John McCutcheon charms audiences with “story telling that has the richness of fine literature” (Washington Post) and his mastery of a stage full of folk instruments is simply amazing. He plays guitar, fiddle, autoharp, banjo, jaw harp, (hambone if we are lucky) and is best known for his hammered dulcimer playing. A John McCutcheon concert is always energizing, fun, uplifting, community building, and his audiences leave with a renewed sense of hope for humanity. “This notion of telling stories of ordinary people who have done great things, and carrying those stories from one place to another, of telling people ‘this is where I’ve been, these are the stories I can bring you,’ is the heart of what I do,” McCutcheon sums up. “That’s my goal. If you can recognize yourself in my songs, then I’ve done my job.” He lives in Georgia but keeps moving, toward wherever he senses there’s still a story yet to be told.

His 30 recordings have gathered many honors including 7 Grammy nominations, but it is in live performance that John feels most at home. It is what has brought his music into the lives and homes of one of the broadest audiences any folk musician has ever enjoyed. People of every generation and background seem to feel at home

in a concert hall when John McCutcheon takes the stage, with what critics describe as breathtaking in their ease and grace…, like a conversation with an illuminating old friend.
So if you want to laugh, cry, be inspired, and feel like you are a part of a big community, then don’t miss this concert.

Whether in print, on record, or on stage, few people communicate with the versatility, charm, wit or pure talent of John McCutcheon.

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É.T.É

With lovely vocal harmonies, a deep groove, and rich instrumentation, É.T.É is an explosive trio on stage, transforming the nostalgia of a kitchen party into an unforgettable show experience that celebrates the joie de vivre of Québecois culture. Awarded the OPUS prize for “Discovery of the Year 2017-2018” and the Creation Aldor 2025 award at the Festival Trad Montréal, this trio is quickly winning over the hearts of listeners worldwide. Élisabeth Moquin (fiddle, step-dancing, vocals), Thierry Clouette (bouzouki, foot percussion, vocals), and Élisabeth Giroux (cello, vocals) create their own trad universe with original compositions and unique arrangements of Québécois and Acadian repertoire. The word été in French means summer – a fitting tribute to how their original, lively take on Québec traditional music is infused with a new vitality. The group has toured extensively throughout Canada, the USA, Scotland, Belgium and Australia. Their most recent album, Sur ces eaux, was released in November 2022 and they will release their fourth album in fall, 2026.

This concert is a fundraiser for the Corvallis Celtic Festival.

Newcomers lesson starts at 7:00pm (experienced dancers encouraged)
Dance starts at 7:30pm.
Each dance is taught.  No partner necessary
(it’s traditional to dance each dance with a different partner).

Starshine

From Portland, Starshine brings the lively spirit of traditional country music to the forefront, inviting everyone to join in the fun! With an infectious energy, they guide audiences through vibrant dances, blending classic tunes with modern flair. Their concerts are not just performances; they’re community celebrations where music and movement intertwine.

Gordy Euler

Half of Shanghaied on the Willamette and co-director of the Portland Megaband, he has been calling dances all over the west coast for 15 years and he’s good.

Online Song Circle

Share a song, lead a song, request a song, or listen as we go around the circle. Song Circle is free and open to all who wish to participate.  Play your instrument or just sing.

The song circle is conducted on Zoom (you can download the app to your laptop, tablet or smart phone at https://zoom.us/ ).   You can play or sing along as others perform with your microphone muted.  If you plan to sing, please set your audio settings to

• Original sound for musicians: on   (if this is available on your Zoom version)
• Automatically adjust microphone volume: off
• Echo cancellation: checked
• Suppress background noise: low  (if this is available on your Zoom version)

You can access the audio settings in a Zoom meeting by pressing the ^ next to the microphone icon and clicking audio settings.

You can join the song circle by clicking here.

Corvallis Hoolyeh dances are back in person

2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Hoolyeh Folk Dance
COVID-19 Policy

Updated 2023-06-13

These policies are created by an informal Hoolyeh Live Dance Committee and are approved by the Corvallis Folklore Society. They are intended to keep our community and dancers as safe, healthy, and happy as possible.

Folk dancing involves physical exertion and close contact with many people and is therefore associated with greater risk of viral transmission than other common activities. To protect our community as much as possible, Hoolyeh folk dances will have the following precautions in place until further notice, which meet and may exceed mandated COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Please note: People at higher risk of severe illness from the COVID-19 virus, or who are in regular contact with someone at higher risk, including young children and other unvaccinated people, should not attend folk dancing at this time.

All attendees are required to:

1. Provide an email address for contact tracing if needed (gathered at dancing).
2. Be mindful of others’ variable comfort levels, especially with respect to personal space and level of touch.
3. Feel comfortable wearing a mask if that is their personal choice.
4. Stay home if you experience any illness symptoms.

Additional precautions will include:

• An attendance capacity of 20-25 dancers
• Unscented hand sanitizer available at the dance
• Ventilation (open doors and windows)
• Attendees should wash hands regularly
• Letting Dana know if you have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms after the dance or in the following week

Current fees are $5 per person if not CFS member, $4 for CFS member, 18 and under $2.

Newcomers lesson starts at 7:00pm (experienced dancers encouraged)
Dance starts at 7:30pm.
Each dance is taught.  No partner necessary
(it’s traditional to dance each dance with a different partner).

This dance is at the Willamette Grange
about 7 miles south of Corvallis
on Hwy 99W at Greenberry Road

Errant Twizzlers

The Errant Twizzlers are a Northwest duo featuring Corvallis fiddler Shari Ame and Vancouver guitarist and cellist Jesse Schafer, who join forces to create a textured and playful soundscape, ranging from soaring and euphoric to dark and grumbly. Shari’s sweet, swinging drive, featuring influences spanning from Klezmer to French Canadian, Irish to Old-Time, join with Jesse’s lifelong interest in grooves, counterpoint, harmony and a mutual love of The Beatles, and you get one foot-stomping adventure.

William Watson

William Watson, a resident of Eugene, OR, danced his first contra in 1989 and began calling in Texas in 1992. Having called numerous contra events in cities coast-to-coast, William’s extensive experience and soothing voice project a calm confidence. His vigilant and thoughtful dance programming ensures a variety of figures, transitions, and sequences to entertain and support new dancers while offering the occasional challenge for the more advanced. His calling proficiency and sensitivities ensure everyone has a good time.

Corvallis Hoolyeh dances are back in person

2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Hoolyeh Folk Dance
COVID-19 Policy

Updated 2023-06-13

These policies are created by an informal Hoolyeh Live Dance Committee and are approved by the Corvallis Folklore Society. They are intended to keep our community and dancers as safe, healthy, and happy as possible.

Folk dancing involves physical exertion and close contact with many people and is therefore associated with greater risk of viral transmission than other common activities. To protect our community as much as possible, Hoolyeh folk dances will have the following precautions in place until further notice, which meet and may exceed mandated COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Please note: People at higher risk of severe illness from the COVID-19 virus, or who are in regular contact with someone at higher risk, including young children and other unvaccinated people, should not attend folk dancing at this time.

All attendees are required to:

1. Provide an email address for contact tracing if needed (gathered at dancing).
2. Be mindful of others’ variable comfort levels, especially with respect to personal space and level of touch.
3. Feel comfortable wearing a mask if that is their personal choice.
4. Stay home if you experience any illness symptoms.

Additional precautions will include:

• An attendance capacity of 20-25 dancers
• Unscented hand sanitizer available at the dance
• Ventilation (open doors and windows)
• Attendees should wash hands regularly
• Letting Dana know if you have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms after the dance or in the following week

Current fees are $5 per person if not CFS member, $4 for CFS member, 18 and under $2.

Online Song Circle

Share a song, lead a song, request a song, or listen as we go around the circle. Song Circle is free and open to all who wish to participate.  Play your instrument or just sing.

The song circle is conducted on Zoom (you can download the app to your laptop, tablet or smart phone at https://zoom.us/ ).   You can play or sing along as others perform with your microphone muted.  If you plan to sing, please set your audio settings to

• Original sound for musicians: on   (if this is available on your Zoom version)
• Automatically adjust microphone volume: off
• Echo cancellation: checked
• Suppress background noise: low  (if this is available on your Zoom version)

You can access the audio settings in a Zoom meeting by pressing the ^ next to the microphone icon and clicking audio settings.

You can join the song circle by clicking here.

Alex and Tatiana Hargreaves

Newcomers lesson starts at 7:00pm (experienced dancers encouraged)
Dance starts at 7:30pm.
Each dance is taught.  No partner necessary
(it’s traditional to dance each dance with a different partner).

Bandwidth

Bandwidth brings together three of Portland’s contra dance music veterans, Gordy Euler (fiddle, piano), Keith Moe (fiddle), and Carl Thor (piano, mandolin) in a new configuration.

Their list of band affiliations reads like a “Who’s Who” of the Portland folk music scene, including: Hands4, Full Moon, The Steeltones, Shanghaied on the Willamette, Stepwise, Cascade Crossing, Celtinalia, Tunestruck, and, of course, the bodacious Portland Megaband. Be ready for a satisfying spectrum of contra dance music when these gents take to the stage.

Meadow Poujade

Formerly Lorie Bunyard from Coos Bay, teaches, calls and leads dances in SW Oregon.

Corvallis Hoolyeh dances are back in person

2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Hoolyeh Folk Dance
COVID-19 Policy

Updated 2023-06-13

These policies are created by an informal Hoolyeh Live Dance Committee and are approved by the Corvallis Folklore Society. They are intended to keep our community and dancers as safe, healthy, and happy as possible.

Folk dancing involves physical exertion and close contact with many people and is therefore associated with greater risk of viral transmission than other common activities. To protect our community as much as possible, Hoolyeh folk dances will have the following precautions in place until further notice, which meet and may exceed mandated COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Please note: People at higher risk of severe illness from the COVID-19 virus, or who are in regular contact with someone at higher risk, including young children and other unvaccinated people, should not attend folk dancing at this time.

All attendees are required to:

1. Provide an email address for contact tracing if needed (gathered at dancing).
2. Be mindful of others’ variable comfort levels, especially with respect to personal space and level of touch.
3. Feel comfortable wearing a mask if that is their personal choice.
4. Stay home if you experience any illness symptoms.

Additional precautions will include:

• An attendance capacity of 20-25 dancers
• Unscented hand sanitizer available at the dance
• Ventilation (open doors and windows)
• Attendees should wash hands regularly
• Letting Dana know if you have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms after the dance or in the following week

Current fees are $5 per person if not CFS member, $4 for CFS member, 18 and under $2.

Online Song Circle

Share a song, lead a song, request a song, or listen as we go around the circle. Song Circle is free and open to all who wish to participate.  Play your instrument or just sing.

The song circle is conducted on Zoom (you can download the app to your laptop, tablet or smart phone at https://zoom.us/ ).   You can play or sing along as others perform with your microphone muted.  If you plan to sing, please set your audio settings to

• Original sound for musicians: on   (if this is available on your Zoom version)
• Automatically adjust microphone volume: off
• Echo cancellation: checked
• Suppress background noise: low  (if this is available on your Zoom version)

You can access the audio settings in a Zoom meeting by pressing the ^ next to the microphone icon and clicking audio settings.

You can join the song circle by clicking here.

Newcomers lesson starts at 7:00pm (experienced dancers encouraged)
Dance starts at 7:30pm.
Each dance is taught.  No partner necessary
(it’s traditional to dance each dance with a different partner).

Cucanandy

Based in Corvallis, Oregon, Cucanandy brings heart and passion to Celtic music, playing and singing tunes and songs from Scotland, Ireland and beyond. Katie Maxey sings in Gaelic as well as English, and is joined in harmony by Laureen Urey. Fiddle, cello, Irish flute, penny whistle and guitar fill our this eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic music. Other band members are Beth Brown and Van Fister.

Online Song Circle

Share a song, lead a song, request a song, or listen as we go around the circle. Song Circle is free and open to all who wish to participate.  Play your instrument or just sing.

The song circle is conducted on Zoom (you can download the app to your laptop, tablet or smart phone at https://zoom.us/ ).   You can play or sing along as others perform with your microphone muted.  If you plan to sing, please set your audio settings to

• Original sound for musicians: on   (if this is available on your Zoom version)
• Automatically adjust microphone volume: off
• Echo cancellation: checked
• Suppress background noise: low  (if this is available on your Zoom version)

You can access the audio settings in a Zoom meeting by pressing the ^ next to the microphone icon and clicking audio settings.

You can join the song circle by clicking here.