English with Val Medve in honor of Tom Amessé (masks optional)

Name: English with Val Medve in honor of Tom Amessé (masks optional)
Start: 2024-10-01T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-01T22:00:00-04:00
Location: 201 W 13th St , 10011

Schedule

Tue Oct 01 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

201 W 13th St , 10011 | New York, NY

Tom Amessé was a beloved caller at CDNY for more than 20 years. Tom’s personal warmth, jovial sense of humor, and delight in dance and the dancing community helped invigorate CDNY’s English events and drew dozens of newcomers to English country dancing, many of whom have now been avid participants for years. A consummate showman, Tom embodied both charm and a self-deprecating sense of humor, which belied how seriously he honed his skills as a caller. Friends and communities across the country responded, with accolades and invitations to call their special events. We will miss Tom and the unique vision he brought to the dance form we all love.
Calling by: Val Medve
Val is Tom and Susan’s dear friend from Vermont and an acclaimed traveling dance leader. Val is known for her selection of both vintage and new English country dances. Her calling style is clear, easy to follow, and laced with good humor. Val's interest in dance began with Polish folk dancing when she was a young girl in southwestern Connecticut.
Musicians: Robin Russell (piano), Matthew Christian (violin), Sue Polansky (clarinet)

@ Church of the Village (201 W 13th Street in Manhattan)
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