At bottom of ramp, turn right and go ½ block to the stoplight. Turn right on Seaward; Crook Farm is approx. 1 mi. Dance is in the 2nd building in from the street (blue bank). The Dance:
This region of Western New York & Western Pa. has a rich tradition of Square & Round dances with homegrown music & calling. We’ll have a new format that combines Squares, & Round dances in just the right combinat
ion! The Music:
The Crook Farm All Stars will host the dance & invite other local musicians. The Caller(s):
Keith Blackmon, our favorite local caller, was the centerpiece of this Dance for many years. Keith passed in 2011, but we’ll never forget him. We will be honoring Keith by featuring a variety of local callers who learned dances from Keith and have developed their own style of calling the traditional (Eastern) singing and patter calls. Our Mission:
This dance is a “labor of love” by local musicians, callers & dancers. A small admission is charged at the door, any profits help support the Bradford Landmark Society. We encourage folks to bring a dish to pass or an item to raffle off during the dance. We always have a wonderful “Cake Walk”, a couple of raffles, 50-50 drawings & we toss in some spare change for the goodies & snacks we share. This event has been an important source of income that has allowed the Landmark Society to continue the important work of keeping the local musical traditions alive and growing. Coffee, tea & snacks will be available. We contribute the income from snacks & coffee to help the Bradford Landmark Society defray expenses. You are encouraged to bring a treat to share, but it is not required.
