The Shoeleather Express
upcoming Square Dances with Elaine & Dennis:
All events in Gloversville with Elaine calling unless noted
Thursday, July 7, New Callers Dance
6:30 - 9:00
Saturday, July 9, Summertime Songs Square Dance
12:00 Workshop 1:00 Pot Luck 2:00 Dancing *MS / Plus w/ Rounds Phase 2-4
Sunday, July 24 Pioneer Day Square Dance
12:00 Workshop 1:00 Pot Luck 2:00 Dancing *
Sunday, August 7 National Beach Party Dance Square Dance
12:00 Workshop, 1:00 Potluck, 2:00 Dancing *
Saturday, August 27 *Advanced and hothash 12-1pm
1pm potluck, 2-4:30pm MS/Plus w/ Rounds Phase 2-4
National Guest Caller: Mike Sikorsky!
Elaine Mikenas wants to pass on our time-honored American tradition of square and round dancing through teaching workshops and calling square dances which has been her enjoyment for many years. She has been a member of CALLERLAB , the International Association of Square Dance Callers, since 2000. Her philosophy-"It's a party every time!" She has called at the Springfield, MA, Cincinnati, OH, Des Moines, Iowa, Kansas City, MO, Atlanta, Georgia, Jackson Mississippi National Square Dance Conventions. She also does fun dances, demos, and calls for area square dance clubs and other fun groups.
Dennis Viscanti, a native of Brooklyn, grew up in the Capital District. He learned to ballroom dance in his twenties, and has been calling square dancing for 10 years and round dancing for over 35. He is a member of Roundalab, an Association of Round Dance Leaders. A patient teacher with a simple philosophy... If you want to learn how to dance, you will learn how to dance.
Modern Western Square Dancing, an American folk dance, and Round Dancing are our hobbies. Both are fun! Learn as you dance!
Dancing is an important factor in how we live. We have both danced for many years and it is our love of dancing that brought us together. Dancing through life together, we're enjoying every step along the way. Good friends, good people, good times.
Teaching to the young and old, we look to preserve our national dance in our own dance hall. The hardwood floor was built by dancers for dancers. Come and wear it out. Have fun!
Enrich your life.
Bring a positive attitude and you will find
fun and friendships along the way.
Come dance with us. It's a party every time!:-)
You may email us at
TheShoeleatherExpress@aol.com
or write us
P.O Box 321, Gloversville, NY 12078
or call us
518-225-1405
Just remember that I don't answer the phone when I'm driving, (and I drive an awful lot) so leave a voice or text message.
Our names are Elaine and Dennis and we welcome you.
Our goal is to cultivate the activity of Modern Square Dancing and Round Dancing, a great form of physical and mental exercise for all ages. And to socialize, dance and form friendships while keeping it fun and simple.
We support the following web sites:
Professional Organizations we are members of:
Resources
Ceder.net Square Dance Resources
Dosado.com we use the following software
Digital Music Magician
Callarama
The maple hardwood floor we installed ourselves.
Remember the PBS series "The Big Comfy Couch" from the 1990's
The original couch, added in 2012, gives our hall a nice comfortable feel.
One thing I can say is that it is big and it is comfy.
